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On August 30, 2024, Maryland's Supreme Court ruled that a previous hearing that freed Adnan Syed from prison violated the rights of the victim's family. The court ordered a new hearing to reconsider Syed's murder conviction, which had been overturned in 2022 after DNA evidence suggested his innocence.
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A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has resulted in nine deaths and numerous hospitalizations. The outbreak, traced to a Virginia plant, has prompted a massive recall of over 7 million pounds of products. Legal actions are underway as consumers seek accountability for the contamination.
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A 16-year-old student fatally shot a 15-year-old classmate at Joppatowne High School in Maryland on September 6, 2024. The incident occurred during a dispute in a restroom, prompting a swift police response. The shooter was apprehended shortly after fleeing the scene. This event follows a recent school shooting in Georgia that left four dead.
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Boar's Head has permanently discontinued liverwurst production following a listeria outbreak linked to the product, resulting in nine deaths and 57 hospitalizations across 18 states. The company has closed its Jarratt, Virginia plant, where the contamination originated, and is implementing new food safety measures.
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The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine Group, seeking over $100 million in damages following the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which killed six workers. The lawsuit alleges negligence in the maintenance of the cargo ship Dali, which caused the disaster.