Russ Bynum, The Associated Press

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US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list

US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that in nearly half of U.S. states halted President Donald Trump's executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list.

Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement

Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement

A woman fired by an Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk after he was killed will receive $225,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused her former employer of violating her free-speech rights, the woman's attorneys said Tuesday.

Judge throws out campaign finance lawsuit between Republican rivals in Georgia governor's race

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- A federal judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit by one of Georgia's top Republican officials against his chief rival for the 2026 GOP nomination for governor that claimed the opponent had an unfair advantage in campaign fundraising.

Cargo surge amid tariff turmoil drives the Port of Savannah to its 2nd busiest year

Cargo surge amid tariff turmoil drives the Port of Savannah to its 2nd busiest year

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- Retailers scrambling to stock up ahead of anticipated stiff tariffs on imports boosted the Port of Savannah, one of the top U.S. container ports, to its second-busiest year ever, Georgia officials said Tuesday.

Hulk Hogan's sex tape lawsuit had a lasting effect on cases involving celebrity privacy

Hulk Hogan's sex tape lawsuit had a lasting effect on cases involving celebrity privacy

Famous for his fearless bravado as a pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan won one of his most notable victories in a Florida courtroom by emphasizing his humiliation and emotional distress after a news and gossip website published a video of Hogan having sex with a friend's wife.

Justice Department sues Georgia county, saying elections violate rights of Black voters

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- The U.S. Justice Department sued a Georgia county Thursday, alleging that its method of electing county commissioners discriminates against Black voters.

Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked cars

Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked cars

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- A judge has thrown out a lawsuit by a Georgia gun owner who sought to challenge a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines and potential jail time for people who leave firearms inside unlocked cars.

Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs in

Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs in

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- A Georgia gun owner's attorney asked a judge Wednesday to halt enforcement of a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines and possibly jail time for people who leave guns inside unlocked cars.