Lawyers: Georgia man’s death sentence is unconstitutional
By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for a Georgia man whose execution was put on hold by a judge this week are arguing that he is…
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Lawyer says Georgia man set for execution should be spared
By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — The life of a Georgia man set to be executed Tuesday for killing an 8-year-old girl should be spared,…
WVa woman selected as national small business person of year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia woman who owns a learning center for children with autism has been selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration small business…
New Mexico resolves 1987 lawsuit by developmentally disabled
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A legal battle aimed at providing adequate services to people with developmental disabilities in New Mexico has come to a close…
Iowa to close long-troubled center for disabled people
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that has been the subject of persistent criticism and federal…
Lawmakers agree on Georgia budget with big funding boosts
By JEFF AMY - Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers agreed Monday on a budget with boosts in spending for K-12 education, universities,…
Brain condition sidelining Bruce Willis has many causes
A brain disorder that leads to problems with speaking,…
Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting
NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting…
Judge won’t halt execution over intellectual disability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday dismissed a…
DA: Intellectual disability should prevent inmate execution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville's lead prosecutor says…