Supreme Court rejects citizen journalist’s case against Texas officials who arrested her for reporting

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an attempt by a citizen journalist to revive her civil rights claim after she was arrested for soliciting information from a police officer. At issue in the case brought by reporter Priscilla Villarreal was whether the officials in Laredo could claim the legal defense of “qualified immunity,”…

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Tour Dates and Preorder Info

Sheinelle Jones is gearing up for the release of her debut book and her first-ever book tour this spring. “Through Mom’s Eyes,” out officially on April 14, is a collection of life lessons shared by women who raised extraordinary people and encouraged by her late husband, Uche Ojeh. “‘Through Mom’s Eyes’ celebrates the quiet, everyday…

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Dodgers should be favorites, but Padres could surprise in NL West

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It’s the Dodgers, and everyone else, in the National League West this season. The two-time defending World Series champions ponied up a combined $309 million to sign two free agents, world-class closer Edwin Díaz and four-time All-Star corner outfielder Kyle Tucker. The second-place San Diego Padres continued to cut payroll, bidding farewell to…

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