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American known as ‘Godfather of Grass’ arrested in Montreal

December 23, 2016 WJN Administrator 1

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Authorities say an American man known as the “Godfather of Grass” has been arrested in Montreal after eight years on the run. The U.S. Marshals Service says authorities sought John Robert “Johnny” […]

NCBA Applauds USTR For Defending U.S. Beef From EU Mistreatment

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Thursday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced it will start the process of reinstating retaliatory tariffs on goods and products from the European Union due to the E.U.’s unfair treatment of U.S. […]

Man stabbed family friend with bicycle stabiliser on school run, court hears

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A man who stabbed a family friend with a metal object during the school run has received a suspended sentence having spent almost two weeks in jail. Anvar Ghambari (39) attacked the victim in the […]

Christina Grimmie’s family sues AEG Live, Orlando venue over singer’s death

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 22 (UPI) — The family of slain singer Christina Grimmie has filed a lawsuit against the concert promoter and owners of The Plaza Live following her death at the venue. According to […]

Another Bumble Bee VP, Ken Worsham, to plead guilty to tuna price fixing

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

Ken Worsham, a senior vice-president at Bumble Bee Foods, will plead guilty to price-fixing charges, as part of the US government’s ongoing antitrust investigation of the US tuna industry, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. […]

Judge convicted of murdering disabled wife to remain behind bars during review of verdict

December 22, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

MONTREAL — A retired Quebec judge who says he was wrongfully convicted of murdering his disabled wife has failed in an attempt to be freed from prison while the verdict is reviewed. Lawyers for Jacques […]

South Carolina law could prevent people from watching porn

December 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

A new law proposed in South Carolina could prevent people in the state from accessing online pornography. According to the Charlotte Observer, the bill would require anyone selling computers or other devices that connect to […]

European court says the government cant spy on your internet history

December 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

The controversial bill that gave the government extra powers to trawl through your internet history has just been termed illegal by the European Court of Justice. The EU’s highest court has ruled in a judgment […]

Alberta judge criticized for acquitting suspect in sexual assault case takes early retirement

December 21, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

RED DEER, ALTA.—A judge who came under fire from Alberta’s appeal court for ruling a rape complainant in a sexual assault case consented after tiring from fighting off her attacker has decided to take early […]

Touching Video Tribute Gives Thanks to Firefighters Who Saved Their Town

December 20, 2016 WJN Administrator 0

These North Carolina communities would have been toast if it weren’t for firefighting teams from 24 different states surging in to extinguish a rampant wildfire blaze. The Party Rock Wildfire consumed almost 8,000 forest acres […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

Human Rights

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

Human Rights

Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]

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American known as ‘Godfather of Grass’ arrested in Montreal

NCBA Applauds USTR For Defending U.S. Beef From EU Mistreatment

Man stabbed family friend with bicycle stabiliser on school run, court hears

Christina Grimmie’s family sues AEG Live, Orlando venue over singer’s death

Another Bumble Bee VP, Ken Worsham, to plead guilty to tuna price fixing

Judge convicted of murdering disabled wife to remain behind bars during review of verdict

South Carolina law could prevent people from watching porn

European court says the government cant spy on your internet history

Alberta judge criticized for acquitting suspect in sexual assault case takes early retirement

Touching Video Tribute Gives Thanks to Firefighters Who Saved Their Town