Hangovers have been ruled as an “illness” by a court in Frankfurt, Germany, with the unusual judgment coming only days after the annual Oktoberfest beer festival. The pronouncement came about after a case was brought before judges in Frankfurt when plaintiffs claimed a firm offering anti-hangover “shots” and drink powders to mix with water was… Read More: German court rules that hangovers are officially an 'illness' »
The outcome of a fight over a Louisiana law regulating abortion providers could signal whether a fortified conservative majority on the Supreme Court is willing to cut back on abortion rights. The high court is expected to decide in the next few days whether the state can begin enforcing a law requiring doctors who work… Read More: Changed Supreme Court weighing Louisiana abortion clinic law »
The man accused of shooting 11 people dead in a Pittsburgh synagogue has appeared in court in a wheelchair to face charges. Robert Bowers, 46, who was shot and wounded in a gun battle with police, was released from hospital on Monday morning and turned over to authorities. He was wheeled into a courtroom a… Read More: Synagogue massacre suspect appears in court in wheelchair »