Landlords can no longer refuse pit bulls, rottweilers, dobermans or other breeds considered ‘scary’

Landlords in Washington DC will no longer be able to refuse a tenant’s dog based on its breed, size or weight, nor can they impose special charges related to these factors.

At least, that’s what a new law that took effect on Thursday aims to achieve. Animal welfare organizations and animal shelters applauded the legislation, emphasizing the benefits of reducing barriers to pet ownership in the US capital.

Wife and brother of Minneapolis woman killed in immigration crackdown allege wrongful death

The family of Renee Good, the woman killed by immigration agents in January in Minneapolis, filed two federal lawsuits against the agent who shot her and several top officials in the Trump administration on Thursday.

In the lawsuits, Good’s partner, Becca Good, and her brother, Brent Ganger, alleged wrongful death and other violations of federal law, according to a press release issued by their lawyers.

Witnesses in the chamber said Christa Pike was still breathing despite receiving injections intended to kill her

When the prison warden asked Christa Pike if she had any last words, she said she was going to leave this world “with love” for those on her side and also the ones angry with her.

What followed was the second botched execution in Tennessee this year, after two doses of the lethal injection failed to produce the desired effect.