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![R. Kelly is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to toss out his conviction for possession of child pornography and enticing minors to engage in sexual activity. His lawyers argue the Chicago conviction should be thrown out on the basis of statute of limitations.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CLEAN-GettyImagesRKellySupremeCourt_Getty-Images_featuredImage_Wed-Jul-31-2024.jpg?w=300)
Pop artist R. Kelly wants US Supreme Court to toss Chicago conviction
R&B singer R. Kelly’s defense team announced it is petitioning the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 30, to overturn Kelly’s Chicago conviction for possession of child pornography and enticing minors to engage in sexual activity. His attorneys argue that the Chicago convictions and 20-year prison sentence should be thrown out because of the…
![A new study finds the number of women "self-managing" abortion is up 40% since the Roe v. Wade was overturned.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CLEAN-Abortion-Pill_Getty-Images_featuredImage_Wed-Jul-31-2024.jpg?w=300)
More women ‘self-managing’ abortions post-Dobbs decision: Study
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, access to abortion facilities has become more restricted in several states. That’s leading more women to self-manage abortions. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a “self-managed abortion involves any action that is taken to end a pregnancy outside of the formal healthcare system.”…
![Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell criticized President Biden’s proposal for Supreme Court term limits as "unconstitutional," declaring it "dead on arrival" in Congress.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-05-17T214635Z_4733180_RC279U9KSX1D_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-USA-MCONNELL.jpg?w=1024)
McConnell: Biden’s Supreme Court reforms ‘dead on arrival’ in Congress
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell criticized President Biden’s proposal for Supreme Court term limits as “unconstitutional,” declaring it “dead on arrival” in Congress. McConnell, surprised by Biden’s suggestion to limit justices to 18 years, remarked on Biden’s previous role as Judiciary Committee chairman, stressing the constitutional provision for justices’ lifetime appointments. McConnell accused Democrats of…
![The Secret Service's acting director is set to testify before Congress today about the assassination attempt on former President Trump.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CLEAN-Ronald-Rowe_Getty-Images_featuredImage_Tue-Jul-30-2024.jpg?w=300)
Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
The new acting director of the Secret Service is set to answer questions from lawmakers about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. And McDonald’s reports its first sales decline in more than three years. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Secret Service acting director to testify on Trump…
![President Joe Biden is set to unveil plans for Supreme Court changes and an end to presidential immunity.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CLEAN-Supreme-Court-Equal-Justice-Under-Law_Getty-Images_featuredImage_Mon-Jul-29-2024.jpg?w=300)
Biden to call for Supreme Court changes, end to presidential immunity
The White House has unveiled President Joe Biden’s proposal for changes within the Supreme Court. He’s asking Congress to establish a term limit and ethics code for the nine justices. He’s also asking lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment that would limit his own power. In a speech set for Monday afternoon, July 29, the…
![Israel vows Hezbollah will "pay the price" after a strike on a soccer field left 12 children dead. Hezbollah denies responsibility.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CLEAN-Golan-Heights-attack_Reuters_featuredImage_Mon-Jul-29-2024.jpg?w=300)
Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field
Israel vowed Hezbollah will “pay the price” after the deadliest strike on Israeli territory since Oct. 7 killed 12 children. And former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continue on the campaign trail with less than 100 days to go until Election Day. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 29, 2024.…
![The Ohio Supreme Court ruled "boneless" wings label refers to cooking style, not absence of bones, after man sues over injury.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Boneless-wings-can-have-bones-CLEAN-GETTY.jpg?w=300)
Ohio court rules ‘boneless’ chicken wings can have bones
According to the Ohio Supreme Court, “boneless wings” may not always be completely bone-free. This clarification followed a lawsuit by Michael Berkheimer, who sued a restaurant after a bone fragment from “boneless wings” he ate in 2016 lodged in his throat, causing serious health issues. He sued the restaurant for negligence and breach of warranty.…
![Paris' high-speed train system has been crippled by a "malicious attack" ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony tonight.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CLEAN-Paris-Train-Attacks_Reuters_featuredImage_Fri-Jul-26-2024.jpg?w=300)
Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
With just hours to go before the Olympics opening ceremony, arson attacks disrupted traffic on France’s high-speed train lines. And following a Supreme Court ruling banning sleeping in public spaces, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 26, 2024. Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead…
![Oklahoma released guidelines on a mandate that requires all public schools to teach about the Bible on Wednesday, July 24.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CLEAN-GettyImagesBibleMandateOklahoma_Getty-Images_featuredImage_Thu-Jul-25-2024.jpg?w=300)
Why some school districts won’t comply with Oklahoma’s Bible mandate
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters released guidelines on the state’s mandate that all schools teach the Bible on Wednesday, July 24. Walter’s memo included instructions on how to incorporate the Bible into classroom discussions and said that teachers will emphasize the Bible’s historical, literary and secular benefits. However, more than a handful of…
![During his address to the nation, President Joe Biden said he wants to reform the Supreme Court, facing backlash from Republicans.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CLEAN_Omaha-12-Biden-focused-on-Supreme-Court-reform_REUTERS.jpg?w=300)
Biden wants to change the Supreme Court, faces mixed responses
President Joe Biden announced plans to try and change the Supreme Court during his address on Wednesday, July 24. The topic has become a partisan issue, with many in the Democratic Party supporting the changes to the High Court and Republicans opposing them. According to Biden these adjustments are necessary to preserve the nation’s democracy.…
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