First, to inquire about the ability of the juror to apply the law, and second, to prohibit that juror from continuing deliberations until the judge can confirm that the juror is able to follow the law.
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Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
4 Sep. 2026
And obesity rates are continuing to rise in adults and children.
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Michelle Marchante
September 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2026
If such an attack succeeds, Gulf Arab states’ need to save their huge oil infrastructure investments could knock them out of their informal American coalition or force Washington to accept Iranian terms on reopening the strait.
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JAMES F. JEFFREY,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Sep. 2026
Officials said improvements to the bowling alley were completed last year and that the venue has welcomed guests for more than a year since reopening.
Iceland voted against resuming talks to join the European Union, officials announced Sunday, as concerns over sovereignty trumped arguments for European integration.
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Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
30 Aug. 2026
The hearing included an indefinite recess due to technical problems before resuming.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Aug. 2026
The production ultimately ran Off-Broadway for three years, picking up seven major awards along the way, including the Lucille Lortel and Off-Broadway Alliance awards for Best New Musical.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
28 Aug. 2026
The couple were seen picking up coffees at Present & Correct and visiting IDEA Books in Soho.
Last week, City & State reported payments were late again this year in 3-K and Pre-K, and The New York Times later reported the same setbacks were also straining the new 2-K pilot program, renewing scrutiny of the delays.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
31 Aug. 2026
Many years later, Parton and Dean celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows.
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