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Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump’s name to building

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Joyce Beatty made an emergency request on Thursday that a federal court block the Kennedy Center from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building.

  • Rep. Joyce Beatty seeks federal court injunction against Kennedy Center's Trump naming.
  • Trump-aligned board voted to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center exterior.
  • Kennedy Center claims legal proceedings will prevent Trump name before September 8.

Jury says The New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player with incorrect story about shooting

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at…

  • Alabama jury awards $9.25M to Kai Spears for NYT defamation
  • NYT incorrectly reported Spears presence at fatal shooting
  • NYT later corrected story, jury found error honest mistake

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