RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 jury verdict that led to awarding monetary damages to neighbors of a North Carolina industrial hog operation for smells and noise they said made living nearby unbearable.

But judges ruled the jurors' massive multimillion-dollar awards — intended to penalize a subsidiary of the world's largest pork producer for wrongdoing — were unfairly weighed against the its corporate assets and must be reconsidered.

The decision by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, could affect similar nuisance cases filed by North Carolina rural residents already on appeal that went against Smithfield Foods or haven't gone to trial.A majority on the three-judge panel rejected.

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U.S. election: Trump says he doubts whether Supreme Court will hear election cases

Donald Trump said on Sunday that it might be difficult to get his election fraud allegations heard before the U.S. Supreme Court, expressing doubt about his legal strategy as his hopes of overturning the Nov.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejects lawsuit challenging election

WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES - 2020/11/03: County employee opens mail-in ballots at the Luzerne County Bureau of Elections. As the polling stations in Pennsylvania state close, the ballots for the 2020 presidential election are being tra HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania’s highest court on Saturday night threw out a lower court’s order preventing the state from certifying dozens of contests on its Nov.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejects Republican lawsuit challenging U.S. Election

Joe Biden‘s victory in the battleground state.The state Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, threw out the three-day-old order, saying the underlying lawsuit was filed months after the law allowed for challenges to Pennsylvania’s expansive year-old mail-in voting law. Pennsylvania appeals court rejects Trump’s challenge of election results The state’s attorney general, Democrat Josh Shapiro, called the court’s decision “another win for Democracy.”The week-old lawsuit, led by Republican U.S.

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Pennsylvania high court rejects lawsuit challenging election

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania's highest court on Saturday night threw out a lower court's order preventing the state from certifying dozens of contests on its Nov. 3 election ballot in the latest lawsuit filed by Republicans attempting to thwart President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the battleground state.The state Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, threw out the three-day-old order, saying the underlying lawsuit was filed months after the law allowed for challenges to Pennsylvania's expansive year-old mail-in voting law.The state's attorney general, Democrat Josh Shapiro, called the court's decision “another win for Democracy.”The week-old lawsuit, led by Republican U.S.

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To court Latinos, Democrats have to expand strategy in 2022

PHOENIX – President-elect Joe Biden’s campaign credits its success in Arizona to the immigrant-rights and grassroots organizations that have been mobilizing Latinos for nearly two decades. The fruits of their labor — in triple-digit heat, no less — paid off in this traditionally conservative state, where changing demographics and suburban voters turning out to oppose President Donald Trump also worked in Biden's favor.

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High court takes up census case, as other count issues loom

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump's attempt to exclude people living in the country illegally from the population count used to divvy up congressional seats is headed for a post-Thanksgiving Supreme Court showdown.The administration's top lawyers are hoping the justices on a court that includes three Trump appointees will embrace the idea, rejected repeatedly by lower courts. It's the latest, and likely the last, Trump administration hard-line approach to immigration issues to reach the high court.

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Supreme Court won't get involved in Louisiana pastor's case

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court is for now staying out of a dispute involving the state of Louisiana and a Baton Rouge-area pastor charged with violating state coronavirus restrictions by repeatedly holding large church services.Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday evening turned away a request from Life Tabernacle Church pastor Tony Spell to get involved in the dispute. Alito denied the request himself, without asking Louisiana officials to respond and without referring the matter to the full court as often happens when a case is particularly significant or contentious.

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John Yoo: Supreme Court rejection of Cuomo’s COVID restrictions on worship upholds religious liberty

The powerful desire for religious freedom goes back to ancient times. We celebrated it on Thanksgiving when we marked 400 years since the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock to escape religious persecution.

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Federal appeals court rejects Trump appeal over Pennsylvania race

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 26: President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House on Thanksgiving on November 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump had earlier made the traditional call to members of the military stationed abroad thro HARRISBURG - A federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Friday rejected President Donald Trump’s latest effort to challenge the election results in a case that could reach the U.S.

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US appeals court rejects Trump appeal over Pennsylvania race

PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Friday rejected President Donald Trump’s latest effort to challenge the election results in a case that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court if Trump appeals.The 3rd U.S.

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Calgary Zoo reveals giant pandas Er Shun and Da Mao heading home to China Friday

Calgary Zoo despite a dwindling supply of bamboo are now beginning their journey home to China.The Calgary Zoo said in May that pandas Er Shun and Da Mao would be heading home to China due to challenges associated with accessing fresh bamboo — their main food source — amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Will Canada lag behind on coronavirus vaccines? It’s complicated, experts say

coronavirus vaccine developments have made headlines in recent weeks, prompting many Canadians to question when they’ll be able to get the jab that can help to bring life back to normal.And as other countries begin to claim they might provide some of their citizens with a vaccine next month, some politicians and pundits have started questioning whether Canada is slipping to the back of the line.

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Calgary dance studio hosts seniors Christmas card drive

COVID-19 pandemic.Kinder Studios closed for in-person classes on Nov. 12 and, to make the best of a bad situation, the studio decided to encourage its students to create hand-made Christmas cards for seniors in the community.

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Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt

A credit card and a handful of cash. (iStock) OAKLAND, Calif. - Many people, including those who cannot access unemployment, are relying more heavily on credit cards to make ends meet, absent another stimulus, sufficient unemployment or a living-wage job.But credit card data also shows that's not the whole story.

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Don't hug your granny this Covid Christmas, public health chief warns

covid warning yet, Professor Chris Whitty said: "Would I encourage someone to hug and kiss their elderly relatives? No I would not, if you want them to survive to be hugged again."He added: "Would I want someone to see their family? Of course, that’s what Christmas is about, whether people celebrate Christmas as a festival themselves or from any other belief system. It is an opportunity for families."But would I encourage someone to hug and kiss their elderly relatives? No, I would not."The warning came as the Prime Minister said further lockdowns in the new year might be necessary if people do not adhere to new tier system of lockdown rules unveiled for England on Thursday.

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Supreme Court blocks New York's pandemic limits on houses of worship

The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. (Government file photo) WASHINGTON (AP) - As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide the U.S.

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Potentially around '2,000 cases of missed cancer' - HSE

The HSE has said that there could potentially be around 2,000 cases of missed cancer as a result of the impact of Covid-19 on other clinical services.

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Stick to the hygiene 'basics' as measures eased - HSE

The Chief Executive of the HSE, Paul Reid has called on the public to continue to follow of the public health guidance on preventing the spread of Covid-19.

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Naples' mayor begins process to rename stadium for Maradona

died Wednesday of a heart attack at age 60, two weeks after being released from a hospital in Buenos Aires following brain surgery.“We are already putting it together this morning, taking the first steps to dedicate Naples’ stadium to Maradona,” Luigi De Magistris said.

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Supreme Court rules against Cuomo's coronavirus limits -- with Barrett playing key role

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday night blocked New York Gov.

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Supreme Court rules against Cuomo, blocks coronavirus restrictions on some New York houses of worship

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday night blocked New York Gov.

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Coronavirus: U.S. Supreme Court rules against New York limits on religious services

coronavirus hot spots.The court on a 5-4 vote granted requests made by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and two Orthodox Jewish congregations to bar the state from enforcing attendance limits inside churches and synagogues. American Thanksgiving feared to become coronavirus superspreader event The order marked one of the first consequential actions on the court of President Donald Trump’s new appointee, conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who cast a deciding vote in favor of the religious groups.

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'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Production Shut Down Over COVID-19 Concerns

is halting production. Production on the 11th season of the hit Bravo reality series has been temporarily suspended after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19, ET has learned.In the meantime, the cast and crew are following all proper safety protocols. Production on the current season is set to resume after the holiday. The cast of the upcoming season of includes Dorit Kemsley, Erika Jayne, Lisa Rinna, Garcelle Beauvais and Kyle Richards — as well as newcomer Kathy Hilton and the newly announced Crystal Kung Minkoff.The series is set to return to Bravo in early 2021.

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New Jersey church and synagogue ask Supreme Court to lift COVID restrictions on gatherings

A New Jersey church and synagogue asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to intervene in their lawsuit alleging the state unequally applies COVID-19 restrictions to religious activities. The petition to Justice Samuel Alito comes after a lower court rejected their attempts to file an injunction.

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Supreme Court refuses to reinstate death penalty for man convicted of murder in Orange County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected requests by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office to reinstate death sentences for two convicted murderers, ruling that earlier orders required the men to receive new sentencing hearings.Justices issued opinions in cases from Orange and Duval counties that are expected to have broader ramifications: Defense attorneys said the decisions could apply to about 100 inmates.[TRENDING: Puppy pried from gator’s mouth doing OK | Florida Rep says Trump should pardon himself | 15-year-old girl dies after overdosing]The opinions dealt with attempts to reinstate death sentences of Bessman Okafor, who was convicted for killing 19-year-old Alex Zaldivar in Orange County, and Michael

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Man fatally shot during card game in Daytona Beach, police say

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Another shooting has been reported in Daytona Beach, marking the fifth reported in just days, according to police.Daytona Beach police confirmed the latest shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday inside a building at 822 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.According to police, at least three people were playing a card game inside the building when the shooter busted down the door and fired several shots, fatally striking the victim, identified as 43-year-old Warrick Williams.[TRENDING: Puppy pried from gator’s mouth doing OK | Large shark swims next to clueless swimmer | COVID-19 vaccines: What’s the difference?]It’s unclear whether anyone else was injured in the shooting.Police said they have identified the shooter but

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Crock-Pot recall: Nearly 1 million Sunbeam products recalled for burn hazard

The recalled Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cooker is shown in provided images. (Photo credit: Provided / United States Consumer Product Safety Commission) WASHINGTON - Sunbeam Products is voluntarily recalling more than 900,000 of its Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers for a potential burn hazard after dozens of injuries were reported.The recall was posted Nov.

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Covid risk to consumers from frozen food products 'very low': Chinese official

BEIJING : The risk to consumers of catching the coronavirus from cold chain food products was "very low," a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday, after China increased inspections of imported frozen foods to the irritation of its trade partners.The World Health Organization has also said the risk of catching COVID-19 from frozen food is low.China's screening of cold chain products, which include frozen and other perishable items that must be kept cold, has slowed the trade."The risk of consumers catching coronavirus through general contact of cold chain food products and their outer packaging is very low," said Li Ning, deputy director at China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, citing steps by the authorities to prevent

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Scotland makes period products freely available to all women

LONDON – Scotland has unanimously passed legislation that will make period products freely available to all women, which according to campaigners makes it the first country to do so.Lawmakers in the Scottish Parliament unanimously approved a bill late Tuesday that will require local authorities to provide free access to items such as tampons and sanitary pads.Monica Lennon, a lawmaker from the opposition Labour Party, had campaigned against so-called period poverty since 2016, and described the legislation as “practical and progressive" especially during the coronavirus pandemic.“Periods don’t stop for pandemics and the work to improve access to essential tampons, pads and reusables has never been more important," she said.“On the issue of

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Scotland becomes 1st country to make period products free for ‘anyone who needs them’

Period Products (Free Provision) Bill (SP Bill 45) creates a legal duty for local authorities to ensure that anyone who needs menstrual products can obtain them for free.The bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on April 23, 2019 by Labor Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) Monica Lennon, according to the policy memorandum.“Monica Lennon's aim for the Bill is to tackle 'period poverty,' which is when some people who need period products struggle to afford them. She sees these products as a basic necessity, and believes that providing access to them is important for people's dignity,” according to the Scottish Parliament's website.

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California church asks Supreme Court to block coronavirus restrictions on gatherings

The Harvest Rock Church in California is turning to the Supreme Court for an emergency injunction blocking an order from Gov. Gavin Newsom restricting the number of people who are legally permitted to gather at houses of worship during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak at world’s largest maker of latex gloves slows production

coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.Top Glove said it has temporarily stopped production at 16 factories in Klang, a town outside Kuala Lumpur, since Nov. 17 to screen workers, with its remaining 12 facilities in the area operating at much-reduced capacities.

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Coronavirus outbreak delays production at world’s top rubber glove maker

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, said Tuesday it expects a two to four week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic. Top Glove said it has temporarily stopped production at 16 factories in Klang, a town outside Kuala Lumpur, since Nov.

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Tributes pour in for 'gentle giant' dad-of-three who tragically lost Covid battle

Covid-19.Oskar Hartwig tragically died after contracting the virus just six months before his 60th birthday.The council worker was known for his huge heart and is being remembered across the borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth, where he worked.Mr Hartwig, 59, was loved by many, and friends and family are heartbroken.His niece Jackie said he wasn't just 'Uncle Osk' to her - but to so many."He wasn't just my uncle, he was everyone's uncle, he was everyone's friend, an amazing husband to Jan and just as an amazing dad to Kelly, Andy and Sarah and an absolute fabulous granddad," Jackie told Coventry Live."Everyone who got to be in his presence was just instantly drawn in with that beaming smile and that scotch voice of his and just instantly fell

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Deportation of ex-Nazi prison guard living in Tennessee upheld, court rules

Friedrich Karl Berger, a German citizen who served as an armed guard of concentration camp prisoners during World War II, was dismissed last week.The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) upheld a Memphis-based judge’s Feb. 28 decision that Berger could be removed from the U.S.

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India's top refiner buys most crude since COVID-19 outbreak: Report

SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI : Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest state refiner, has bought nearly 20 million barrels of spot crude from West Africa and the Middle East for delivery in early 2021, three trade sources said on Monday.The purchase is the largest by the refiner since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in the world's third largest crude oil importer in second quarter.IOC's chairman said this month that the refinery has been operating at 100% capacity since early November as local fuel demand has recovered.IOC purchased the cargoes over three rounds of tenders this month for deliveries in January and February, the sources said.Low-sulphur crude from Nigeria and Angola made up the bulk of the supplies, the sources said, while IOC also

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Supreme Court says covid-19 situation has worsened in Delhi, Gujarat, asks Centre, states to file status reports

NEW DELHI : The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and all states to file within two days status reports detailing steps taken to deal with the current COVID-19 situation, noting that the pandemic has “worsened" in places like Delhi and Gujarat.The court said the situation is “going out of control" in Gujarat.“Things have worsened in Delhi especially in November.

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South African great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi succumbs to covid-19

JOHANNESBURG : Satish Dhupelia, the South African great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, succumbed to COVID-19 complications here on Sunday, three days after his 66th birthday, a family member said.Dhupelia’s sister Uma Dhupelia-Mesthrie confirmed that her brother had died of COVID-19 related complications after he contracted the disease in hospital where he had been under treatment for a month due to pneumonia."My beloved brother has passed on after a month of illness with pneumonia, a superbug contracted in hospital and then COVID-19 also contracted while he was being treated.He suffered a major cardiac arrest this evening," Uma said in a social media post.Besides Uma, Dhupelia leaves back another sister, Kirti Menon, who lives in

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Unopened, first-edition Pokémon card set shatters bid records, selling for $360K at auction

Pokémon First Edition Base Set Sealed Booster Box (Wizards of the Coast, 1999) DALLAS - A sealed, first-edition deck of Pokémon cards sold for a record-breaking $360,000 at auction, according to a news release.Thomas Fish, president of Blowoutcards.com, was the winning bidder of the Pokémon First Edition Base Set Sealed Booster Box (Wizards of the Coast, 1999) during Heritage Auctions' Comics & Comic Art Auction held on Nov.

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Full house costs Kamloops card game host $3,000 in COVID-19 fines

COVID-19 restrictions against social gatherings.Kamloops RCMP say they were called to the home in the 1800-block of Hugh Allan Drive around 1 a.m. to reports of an illegal gambling event.

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Coronavirus-fearing mum 'threatened with court' after taking daughter, 12, out of school

A mum is so "terrified" of coronavirus she has taken her 12-year-old daughter out of school – but she claims she had been threatened with court action.

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Covid-fearing mum 'threatened with court' after taking daughter, 12, out of school

coronavirus. Jennie O'Neill, 32, does not believe her daughter's school, Kingswood Academy, is safe from Covid-19 and pulled the 12-year-old out of class after she was sent to detention with other pupils who are not in her Year Seven bubble.Miss O'Neill claims a teacher accused her of depriving her daughter Olivia of "an education" in a phone row where she was also threatened with court action.

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HSE advised to stop using ViraPro hand sanitiser two weeks before major recall

The HSE was strongly advised by the Department of Agriculture to stop using ViraPro hand sanitiser more than two weeks before it was recalled from health facilities and schools.

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EXPLAINER: Trump's election challenges falling flat in court

while instilling in his supporters the idea that Biden will be an illegitimate president. Where Republican election challenges stand in six states:ARIZONATHE CASE: The Arizona Republican Party had tried to block the certification of the election results in the state’s most populous county, Maricopa, until a court ruled on the party’s lawsuit asking for a new hand count of a sampling of ballots.

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Court upholds nuisance verdicts against hog-production giant

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