Adam Lidgett

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Adam Lidgett is a Breaking News Reporter covering criminal justice. He is a 2014 graduate of Penn State University, where he was a reporter and editor for the school's newspaper, The Daily Collegian. A Pennsylvania native, Adam now calls Brooklyn home.

Affordable Care Act 2015: Medicaid Cost, Enrollment Have Expanded Under Obamacare, Study Finds

Costs and enrollment in Medicaid are expected to slow during the 2016 fiscal year.

Juveniles Serving Life Sentences: Henry Montgomery Case Asks Can The US Supreme Court Retroactively Apply Decisions?

Henry Montgomery was convicted of killing a police officer in 1963 at the age of 17.

Gun Control Debate: California Leader Pushes Ballot Initiative For Limiting Large-Capacity Magazines

If the proposed ballot measure were to pass, it would require ammunition dealers to be licensed like gun dealers.

McDonald's Weight Loss Documentary In Schools? Fast-Food Diet Short Film Is Nutritional Education, Chain Says

John Cisna made a documentary that shows how he lost weight while eating McDonald's.

Protection Of Lawful Commerce In Arms Act: The Controversial Gun Law Bernie Sanders Voted For Has Kept Families From Winning Lawsuits

Some gun control advocates say the law Bernie Sanders supported has kept families of shooting victims from winning lawsuits.

What Does The NYPD Use Their X-Ray Vans For? Civil Liberties Group Want Records Of The Technology's Use Released

New York Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton said the devices are not used to scan people for weapons.

Taliban In Kunduz Retreat From Afghan City To Avoid More Civilian Deaths, Group Says

Fighting continues on the main highway south of Kabul between Afghan government troops and the Taliban.

DAPA Immigration Reform 2015: Austin City Leaders Want Deportation Of Undocumented Immigrants Lawsuit Dropped In Texas

Texas and 25 other states filed a lawsuit in December to block the program.

CIA Torture: Former Prisoners Sue Designers Of The Agency's Detention Program

The prisoners were never charged with a crime, but were still tortured using methods developed by two psychologists contracted by the CIA, the lawsuit alleges.

Uber In Paris: Minimum Fares Reduction Protested By French Drivers For The Ride Booking Service

Drivers for the service have also formed their own union in response to Uber's rate decision.

The Next Batman Film, 'Killing Joke,' Could Be The First With An R Rating

While Batman has been featured in many films, a movie based on the character has never been rated R.

Oregon Shooting Update: 'Lucky One' Spared By Campus Killer To Give Note To Police

Mathew Downing thought he was going to die when the gunman pointed a weapon at him. Then the shooter handed him an envelope with a flash drive in it.

Bernie Sanders Slams Obama's FDA Pick: Robert Califf Has Ties To Pharmaceutical Industry

Robert Califf has been paid for consulting work by big pharmaceutical firms, according to reports.

Diesel Car Scandal Update: Honda, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz And Mitsubishi Emit More Emissions On Road Than In Tests

Four other carmakers were not accused of installing any software to cheat on the emissions tests, but their diesels spew more pollution than shown in tests.

Islamic State Group Fighters Rape Women To 'Make' Them Muslim

Many victims of gang rape by Islamic State group fighters are from the Yazidi, a majority of whom live in northern Iraq.

Walmart In China: Chinese Firm To Sell Stakes In Stores Amid Slowing Sales Growth

The company announced earlier in 2015 it wanted to open 115 new stores in China.

Columbus Day Weekend 2015 Car Sales: The Best Deals And What Types Of Cars To Look Out For

Rebates are being offered throughout October on cars ranging from sedans to trucks.

Officials Used Wrong Drug In Execution Of Convicted Killer In Oklahoma: Report

Potassium chloride is the drug that was supposed to be used in an Oklahoma execution, not potassium acetate.

Islamic State Group Training Russian-Born Fighters In Afghanistan?

A Russian diplomat has said that Russian is the working language of an Islamic State group training camp in Afghanistan.

More Jobs For New Grads? Employers Want To Hire 15 Percent More College Graduates in 2015-16 Academic Year: Report

Companies looking to hire more graduates are driven by higher employee turnover and more baby boomers retiring.

How Body Camera Manufacturers Are Cashing In On Michael Brown's Ferguson Death

Since Michael Brown's fatal encounter with Ferguson police, body camera makers have been coming up with technology to track police interactions — and book big profits.