| 单词 | legal age |
| 例句 | Tobacco and e-cigarette lobbyists are pushing to increase the legal age to buy tobacco products to 21 in states across America, public health officials say. E-cigarette makers' push to raise legal age to 21 may not be all it seems 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Although Lewis Carroll purists might pooh-pooh some of the script's more radical alterations, like bringing Alice up to legal age, the shift helps hit home the film's welcome message of female empowerment. Burton's "Alice" update a wonder to behold 2010-02-26T04:37:00Z The band’s early road manager made a chart with the legal age of consent in every state, and made sure each member had a copy. Books of The Times: ‘My Cross to Bear,’ Gregg Allman’s Memoir 2012-05-27T22:45:28Z District Judge Michael Watson told Chavis the victims, who were 16 and 17, were all "mature" but not of legal age. Rapper gets 15-year sentence in child porn, music video case 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z In 1957, the legal age for marriage in Mississippi was 14 for men and 12 for women, though it was revised upwards by a law passed that year. Great Balls of Fire! Jerry Lee Lewis biopic strikes wrong note on scandal 2012-08-23T11:49:00Z He was my protege at 19, which is approaching the legal age but not quite the legal age of 21. How we made: Kenneth Anger on Lucifer Rising 2013-07-22T17:55:00Z We will say she was asking for it, "egging him on", even if she is below the legal age of consent. How Vanessa Feltz's bravery exposed our shameful culture of victim-blaming 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z Several legal experts said that prosecuting such cases could involve disputes over jurisdiction and whether the adult reasonably believed the minor was of legal age, taking into account context from their conversations. Ryan Adams Dangled Success. Women Say They Paid a Price. 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z The mountain the protesters were trying to move, for the sixth time in two months, was President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to raise the legal age of retirement by two years, to 64. For France’s Protesters, the Streets Are the Ultimate Stage 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z However, as I pointed out in my answer, there is a reason the law supports a legal age of consent. Perspective | Ask Amy: Unreliable parent leaves a legacy of guilt 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z The legal age to drink alcoholic beverages in Massachusetts is 21 years old. Actor Kevin Spacey charged with indecent assault in Massachusetts 2018-12-24T05:00:00Z The measure, first codified as part of the 2008 Farm Bill, bans the import of puppies under six months old, and requires those of legal age to be in good health. US announces crackdown on shady puppy imports 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z Under the new delivery bill, alcohol would not be permitted to be dropped off without checking the ID of the buyer to ensure legal age, which would be required. Georgia lawmakers push to legalize home delivery of liquor 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z And this would hold true even if we were in Spain, where the legal age of consent is 13. Older men, young girls: a common theme of 70s pop – but still wrong 2012-10-06T23:06:39Z While Engelhardt, now 59, said she has no regrets and described being a willing participant, the legal age of consent in New York — then and now — is 17. Woody Allen’s reported relationship with 16-year-old: What we know 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z Best case scenario: Tom did some research on the legal age of consent when he got home that night, and discovered it varies between 16 and 18 depending on the state. This is quite possibly the most cringe-worthy Jeopardy fail of all time 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z Fans also claimed that Cyrus would flirt and message younger female fans who were of legal age but were significantly younger than him. Doja Cat's new polarizing, dark side cashes in on how controversy always sells 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z And as soon as Anderson, who works as a health care assistant, reached the legal age, she got a "tree of life" tattoo on her forearm. Woman honors father by getting 90 percent of body tattooed: 'Booked my first tattoo with my dad' 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z The young couple pledged to keep their baby and marry when they reached legal age. Adoption Used to Be Hush-Hush. This Book Amplifies the Human Toll. 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Forty years ago, AAA was the main source of travel information, cars with electric windows were a luxury, and the legal age for drinking beer was 18. Can you plan a 2017 vacation with a 40-year-old travel guide? 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z His lawyers argued it would be unconstitutional to execute someone under the legal age of adulthood in their state. Alabama to execute man for 1993 slaying of friend’s father during robbery 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Under the plan, the legal age to buy cigarettes in England, currently 18, would automatically rise by one year every year. What could be in the 2023 King's Speech? 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Health officials believe a number of factors could be helping, including efforts to raise prices and limit sales to kids by raising the legal age to 21. Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z In his speech to the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, the prime minister pledged to raise the legal age for buying cigarettes in England by one year, every year. Will Scotland sign up to Sunak's smoking ban? 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z His plan seeks to raise the legal age of smoking every year by a year so that eventually no-one can buy tobacco. Rishi Sunak defends plan to ban smoking for younger generation 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Britain’s government raised the legal age of sale for tobacco from 16 to 18 in 2007. U.K. prime minister wants to raise legal age to buy cigarettes in England so eventually no one can 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday proposed raising the legal age that people in England can buy cigarettes by one year, every year until it applies to the whole population. Sunak plans to raise the legal smoking age in England each year until it applies to whole population 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The legal age of consent in the UK is 16. Rina Sawayama: Therapy made me realise I was groomed at 17 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z That was what happened when the legal age for buying tobacco was last increased from 16 to 18 in 2007. Will Scotland sign up to Sunak's smoking ban? 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The legal age to obtain a learner's permit in Florida is 15, while drivers must be 18 years old to apply for a full licence. Florida police stop 10-year-old driver on highway 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Once you become of legal age, you can buy as many fireworks as you desire. Privileges Of Turning 18 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z As she was 16 - the legal age for sexual consent - she questions what would have happened if the authorities had been approached with concerns about the relationship. Why do rape and sexual assault victims find it hard to go straight to police? 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z More than 10 million Pennsylvanians out of 13 million total are at least 18 years old, the minimum legal age to vote, according to U.S. Pennsylvania wants to make it easier to register to vote when drivers get or renew a license 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The legal age to purchase and use a vape is 18. Tories defend £350K vaping firm donation 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The legal age to purchase and use a vape, is 18 years old. Ban marketing vapes to children - senior Labour MP 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Without legal age mandates like those on alcohol and cigarettes, retailers are unlikely to restrict access, said Dr. Holly Benjamin, a professor of pediatrics and orthopedic surgery at the University of Chicago. Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z China's legal age limit for marriage is 22 for males and 20 for females, but the number of couples getting married has been falling. Chinese county offers 'cash reward' for couples if bride is aged 25 or younger 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Both are suspected of making wagers while under the legal age of 21 and placing them on mobile sports wagering accounts registered under the names of other people. Iowa will appeal suspension of Noah Shannon, who admits involvement but not charged in gambling case 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The legal age for wagering in Iowa is 21, and each of the athletes is suspected to have been underage while making some or all of the bets. No evidence found that game results were manipulated by Iowa and Iowa St. athletes tied to gambling 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z In some cases, it’s helpful to make a will as soon as you’re of legal age — 18 in most states. Millennial Money: You’re not too young to make a will 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Another age system exists for conscription, school entrance and calculating the legal age to drink alcohol and smoke: a person's age is calculated from zero at birth and a year is added on Jan. 1. South Koreans become a year or two younger as traditional way of counting age scrapped 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The legal ages for buying cigarettes and liquor will remain unchanged, as well the legal age for mandatory military service and school admissions. South Koreans become a year younger under new age-counting law 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The legal age of consent, previously at only 13, has been raised to 16 years. Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z To balance the system, his government decided to make people work longer by raising the legal age when they can start collecting a pension. French March in New Pension Protests, but Are They a Final Stand? 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Mr. Macron’s decision to raise the legal age of retirement is based on his conviction that the country’s current pension system, which is based on payroll taxes, is financially unsustainable. The Sound of France’s Pension Fury? The Saucepan. 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The legal age of marriage for females is 20 in Nepal, 18 in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and 16 in Afghanistan. South Asia home to world's highest number of child brides - UN 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z What’s next: Starting in September, the legal age when workers can start collecting a pension will increase by three months every year until it reaches 64 in 2030. Your Tuesday Briefing 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Republican lawmakers in some states have proposed lowering the legal age to work, but others have warned that children are being exposed to dangerous equipment and suffering burns and other injuries on the job. Mayorkas defends border record as GOP legislators threaten impeachment 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Beginning in September, the legal age when workers can start collecting a pension is increased gradually, by three months every year until it reaches 64 in 2030. Seeking to Calm Unrest, Macron Calls for a ‘New Pact of Life and Work’ 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z However, because many countries allow exceptions for early retirement and some people retire before a full pension is earned, the average effective age is in many countries lower than the standard legal age. Explainer: Macron pension reform ends cherished French exception 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Many also questioned the cover at a time when the country was convulsed by waves of protests over the government’s new pension law, which increases the legal age of retirement to 64. A French Minister’s (Clothed) Playboy Cover Raises Brows and Ire 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Set the legal age to own any gun at 21. Opinion | Another shooting. More hand-wringing. And nothing changes. 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z For labor unions, the increase in the legal age of retirement has always been a nonstarter. Bracing for More Protests, France Is Caught in a Tense Impasse 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z A bill that would extend the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62 had already passed the Senate. Singing and Banging, French Lawmakers Vow to Stop Pension Change 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z More than a million people in France are expected to protest ahead of a vote in both houses of Parliament on Thursday to raise the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62. Your Wednesday Briefing 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z He has said the arrests would in part target spouses who were now above the legal age of marriage but had not been when they were wed. Police crackdown on underage marriage in India leaves families in despair 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The Conservative said her "longest-standing" achievement was the new law increasing the legal age of marriage to 18 in England and Wales. Pauline Latham: Tory MP for Mid-Derbyshire to retire 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z A new law increasing the legal age of marriage to 18 has come into force in England and Wales. Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in England and Wales 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Huge crowds took to the streets to oppose the reforms whose main plank is to raise the minimum legal age to draw a full pension to 64 from 62. French pension reform resentment seen boosting Le Pen 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z This was part of life at the group's compound in Guatemala, where the legal age for marriage is 18 for both men and women. 'I escaped abusive jungle cult - then rescued my son' 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Nationally, a little under a quarter of Hindu women marry before the legal age and a little over a quarter of Muslim women do, according to John’s research. Police crackdown on underage marriage in India leaves families in despair 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Over 1.2 million protesters marched in France yesterday against widely unpopular government plans to raise the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62. Your Wednesday Briefing 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z He had closed early Tuesday amid the latest demonstrations in France against President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62, and his business was taking a hit. As Parisians March to Fight Pension Changes, Shopkeepers Nod and Agree 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z There is a key a difference between what Mr. Macron did back then and what he is doing now: Mr. Macron’s initial project did not involve increasing the legal age of retirement. Why the French Are Protesting Macron’s Pension Overhaul, Again 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Many E.U. countries have legal retirement ages of 65 or 67, and some politicians in neighboring Germany think the legal age should soon become 70 as many European societies rapidly age. France’s ‘Black Thursday’ strikes disrupt schools, halt trains 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z In the 1980s, more than half of Indian women in their teens were married before the legal age, according to the National Family Health Survey. Police crackdown on underage marriage in India leaves families in despair 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z More than a million protesters, chanting slogans like “retirement before arthritis,” took to the streets in France to protest the government’s plan to raise the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62. Your Friday Briefing 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The French government unveiled deeply unpopular plans to raise the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62. Your Wednesday Briefing 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z To keep the system financially viable without additional taxpayer money, the government wants to gradually raise the legal age of retirement by three months every year until it reaches 64 in 2030. Why the French Are Protesting Macron’s Pension Overhaul, Again 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Even moderate unions that are open to tweaking the existing system say that raising the legal age of retirement is a non-starter. French Government Unveils Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 64 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z She was 17 when they started dating, one year short of legal age in Brazil. Pelé, who died at 82, was a sports star and cultural icon 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z This method exists primarily to calculate the legal age to drink alcohol and smoke, South Korea: Age system to be standardised from 2023 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z “This potentially addictive activity, aimed at young people, some of whom are not of legal age to participate, is unconscionable,” Mr. Blumenthal wrote in his letter to Caesars. State Officials Seek to Revisit Sports-Betting Arrangements 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z But the government has shown no sign of backing down on raising the legal age of retirement, which Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne said last week was not negotiable. Why the French Are Protesting Macron’s Pension Overhaul, Again 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z An athletic department spokeswoman said students could drink beer in the student section if they are of legal age. Penn State to begin selling beer at football games 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z The company also lacked tools to verify that creators and consumers of adult content were of legal age, the team found. How Twitter’s child porn problem ruined its plans for an OnlyFans competitor 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z In several scenes, characters smoke pot alone or share a joint; characters also drink at parties, and it’s not always clear whether all the drinkers are of legal age. What to watch with your kids: ‘Nope’ and more 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z He also repeated his vow to gradually raise the legal age of retirement to 65, up from 62, starting in 2023. A Combative Macron Seeks to Dispel Worries of Second-Term Drift 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z The legal age to enter a bar and drink in South Africa is 18. South African Teens Recall Choking Gas, a Stampede and One Exit 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Raising the legal age to drink from 18 to 21 helped to reduce the number of young drunk drivers. What Researchers Know about Gun Policies’ Effectiveness 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z And although gun homicides disproportionately affect people under 21, the law does not raise the legal age for buying semiautomatic weapons to 21, from 18. For Gun Violence Researchers, Bipartisan Bill Is a ‘Glass Half Full’ 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z It’s unclear whether Lankford, who has no formal legal training, was aware of the legal age of consent at the time of his deposition. Senator in 2010 deposition: 13-year-olds can consent to sex 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z This package would include requiring secure gun storage, permits to buy a firearm, an increase in the legal age to buy a semiautomatic rifle and more robust red-flag laws. Analysis | Mass killings since 2015: Could proposed laws have made a difference? This includes his contentious vow to raise the legal age of retirement progressively to 65 from 62. Pro-Macron Forces Expected to Prevail but Face Left-Wing Challenge 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z Cunningham sees a similar potential precedent for raising the legal age to buy a rifle. What Researchers Know about Gun Policies’ Effectiveness 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Some of Mr. Macron’s prominent campaign promises, like his vow to raise the legal age of retirement, require legislation. What to Know About France’s Parliamentary Elections 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z Wales and Northern Ireland have already promised to work closely with counterparts in England over raising the legal age for smoking. Smoking age should rise, government report to say 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Democrats called for universal background checks, red flag laws, increasing the legal age to buy rifle and a total ban on assault-style weapons. Gun violence hearing: Chilling moments of testimony about mass shootings 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z But by then, Democrats and some Republicans were circulating broader proposals and Donald Trump, who was president, suggested raising the legal age for purchasing firearms to 21. GOP’s Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Biden listed action points in his speech directly calling for the banning of assault weapons, or least increasing the legal age of purchase to 21-years-old. "Why are we willing to live with this carnage?" Biden asks in speech on gun control 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Conservatives are also resisting efforts by congressional Democrats to raise the legal age to buy a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21. A disturbing new pattern in America’s mass shootings: young assailants 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z And after every school shooting, federal firearm legislation, such as universal background checks or raising the legal age to buy a long-gun from 18 to 21, is proposed once again. Pediatric Gun Deaths Are A Massive Problem in the U.S. 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Conservatives are also resisting efforts by congressional Democrats to raise the legal age to buy a semiautomatic rifle from 18 to 21. A Disturbing New Pattern in Mass Shootings: Young Assailants 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Nearly a quarter of recovered ghost guns have been in the possession of individuals younger than 21, the legal age to possess a firearm in Maryland. Baltimore mayor: ‘Ghost gun’ company fueled public health crisis 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Abbott also reiterated his opposition to proposals to raise the legal age for purchasing a semiautomatic rifle from 18 to 21, harking to a time before the advent of rapid-firing weapons. The Uvalde shooting ‘stirred something’ in him. So he gave up his gun. 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Nearly three-quarters of people, 72%, support the idea of raising the legal age to buy a gun from 18 to 21 years old. Factbox: Americans favor changing gun laws, even if Congress may not act 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Many said Wiener and state leaders want to strip away the rights of parents because the bill allows kids to make decisions over their bodies when they’re not of legal age. Coronavirus daily news updates, May 7: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z The legal age of marriage and civil partnerships has been raised to 18 in England and Wales. New law raises minimum marriage age to 18 in England and Wales 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z The legal age to marry in Maryland will rise to 17 under a bill that was signed into law on Thursday after a long battle to get the measure passed in the General Assembly. Maryland puts limits on child marriage with bill signed into law 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Advocates who have lobbied for seven years to raise the legal age for marriage in Maryland were also successful; the change sets it at 17. In Democratic-controlled Maryland, liberal victories abound 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z "Do you realise what retirement at 65 is? It's simply completely unfair," she told BFM TV, lambasting Macron's plan to increase the legal age at which one gets a full pension from 62 to 65. Macron and Le Pen battle over pensions as French election race tightens 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Macron has proposed pushing the legal age at which one can receive a full pension to 65 from 62. French oppose Macron's proposed later retirement, poll shows as election looms 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z Surgery is not recommended until a patient has reached the legal age of maturity to give consent for medical procedures. Texas investigates ‘off-label’ use of puberty blockers amid ongoing fight over transgender care 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z She waited a beat before adding: “Once I’m of legal age.” Building on anti-mask activism, far-right groups pivot from mandates to midterms 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z "The reform I want to carry out is to increase the legal retirement age gradually ... to bring the legal age up to 65 years." HIGHLIGHTS - Key Macron quotes on his campaign for a second term 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The marriage tourists came as the rest of the nation began tightening laws and raising the legal age when someone can say “I do.” Perspective | Maryland: Come for the crab cakes, the boardwalk, a child bride 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Those named as defendants in the lawsuits include Murdaugh and his oldest son Richard "Buster" Murdaugh Jr., who allegedly provided Paul with his driver's license to purchase alcohol under the legal age. Alex Murdaugh, surviving son face 2 new lawsuits from boat crash victims 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z The legal age for truckers who drive across state lines is currently 21, but those 18 and over can drive commercial trucks within state lines everywhere in the country except Hawaii. Amid truck driver shortage, U.S. pilot program turns to teenagers 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The state’s legal age of consent is 16. Ex-Michigan House speaker denies sex assault allegation 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z The researchers gathered records for 38,653 participants who were of legal age and reported drinking at least once a week. How Exercise May Affect Our Alcohol Consumption 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Jurors cannot convict Maxwell for the sexual encounter with Farmer who was of legal age in New Mexico at the time. Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Prosecution rests 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Because she was not under the legal age of consent when she was involved with Epstein, jurors in U.S. Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Another woman describes being groomed for Epstein 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z MPs have backed raising the legal age of marriage to 18 to stop vulnerable children being forced to wed. MPs back raising minimum marriage age to 18 to protect children 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C., of legal age of majority and have access to the internet, and a valid email address. Want to win a bag of mystery tech stuff from The Verge? 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z All of the women cited in the article were of legal age; one later denied claims that she was being held against her will. R. Kelly: The history of allegations against him 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z Canada’s legal age of consent was 14 when Morissette was a teenager. In a new documentary, Alanis Morissette makes multiple allegations of statutory rape. But she won’t attend the movie’s premiere. 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: "The government supports raising the legal age for marriage to protect vulnerable children and will outline its next steps in due course." Sajid Javid 'confident' in bid to end under-18 marriages 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z In fact, in many states, coroners need only be of legal age with no felony convictions to qualify for the job. Those Who Investigate Premature Deaths Should Have Medical Training 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z In Scotland the legal age to marry is 16. Child marriage 'thriving' in UK and should be banned, say charities 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z All said it occurred after they turned 16, the legal age of consent in Washington state. Employees report years of workplace abuse at Willows Inn on Lummi Island 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z The legal age of consent in the US is 18. James Charles: YouTube star admits to messaging underage boys 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Survey data conducted before classrooms closed showed teen vaping was already falling compared to 2019, following new flavor bans and raising the legal age to buy them. Did COVID-19 stress, uncertainty stall anti-smoking push? 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z The legal age to gamble in Indiana and Illinois is 21. NW Indiana casino fined $100K for underage patron incidents 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z She reportedly says she was given alcohol despite being under the legal age of 21, and became drunk to the point of unconsciousness. YouTuber David Dobrik quits app after rape video claim 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z A draft law aims to better protect minors from sexual violence and would set 15 as the legal age of consent for sex with an adult. World Digest: March 17, 2021 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z In Nepal, where the legal age for marriage is 20, the situation seems especially acute. In Nepal and Across the World, Child Marriage Is Rising 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z The bill establishes the legal age of sports betting at 18 years. Sports betting debate heats up in Maryland legislature 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z That applies to children as well, as France has no legal age of consent. France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z In Denmark, the legal age of marriage is 18. Danish ex-minister on trial for splitting migrant couples 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z Campaigners have long been asking for a legal age of consent, but repeated attempts to get the law changed have so far failed. Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z In many countries the legal age to marry is 19, often there are loopholes for parental consent that are used in cases of economic need and early pregnancy to blunt social stigma. Families marry off daughters to ease finances amid COVID-19 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z Washington state law defines 16 as the legal age of consent. ‘I needed to be rescued’: Former Seattle teen soccer star says youth coaching safeguards failed to protect her from sexual abuse 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy, and a way for every American of legal age to make his or her voice heard concerning the future of our nation. Editorial Roundup: Ohio 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z He faces six criminal counts including first-degree intentional homicide, attempted homicide, reckless endangerment and possession of a dangerous weapon below the legal age of 18. Jacob Blake handcuffed to hospital bed, family say 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z Like many of legal age, he seemed puzzled. Wyoming churches seek to lift spirits with free ice cream 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z They say that this is problematic because Zamfir is 68 years old — three years over the legal age limit for such a public-servant position. Corruption allegations plague Romanian site of huge European laser project 2020-08-16T04:00:00Z Late last year, the U.S. raised the legal age to purchase e-cigarettes and all other tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. FDA calls for removal of fruity, disposable Puff Bar vapes 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z The 20-year-old was arrested on charges of smoking tobacco underage smoking; the legal age is 21. 9 Police Departments and Multiple Infractions for One New Jersey Cop 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z The suit also argues that the new law “surreptitiously” raises the legal age to buy a gun in Virginia. Local Digest: Lawsuit seeks to block enactment of background checks in Virginia 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The relationship sparked controversy on social media when people began to question whether he actually started dating Dickey when she was of legal age, E! ‘Sister, Sister’ star Marques Houston, 38, defends his engagement to Miya Dickey, 19: ‘Just true love’ 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z Corey Fitzgerald, a social worker with the Army Public Health Center, said research shows that raising the legal age of sale to 21 is likely to reduce tobacco initiation and use. Combat vets laments military changing tobacco policy: ‘Government run amok’ 2020-05-17T04:00:00Z And a fourth prohibits child marriages by setting the legal age for marriage at 18. Governor signs bills on COVID-19, election security, drugs 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z Xingxing said the abuse began shortly after she turned 14, the legal age of consent in China. Abuse allegations in China spark calls to raise age of consent from 14 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z Officials said police determined that Serra bought the alcohol for the juveniles and was aware that they were not of legal age. D.C. mayor issues order telling Washingtonians to stay home, following directives in Maryland and Virginia 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z It arises on issues from the minimum wage to the legal age for buying tobacco. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z Back in Marcoux’s health class, the teacher explained that to give consent, both parties must be of legal age, 16 or older in Maryland, and must not be intoxicated. Middle schools enter a new era in sex ed — teaching 13-year-olds about consent 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z Another measure backed by the group would raise the minimum legal age in Kentucky to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. Health advocates call for action to stem youth e-cig use 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z Members of the governing Liberal Democratic Party say lowering the legal age of adulthood will help revitalise an ageing society with a falling birth-rate. In Pictures: Japan's Coming of Age Day 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z The legal age to buy tobacco products is now 21, but some Indiana retailers say they are unaware of the change. Some Indiana retailers are unaware of tobacco age change 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Cruz took issue with a host of provisions included in the package, such as funding for gun violence research and raising the legal age for tobacco purchases to 21. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Although specific actions have yet to be taken, discussions are underway to raise the national legal age for purchasing e-cigarettes from 18 to 21. We Should Ban All Menthol-Flavored Nicotine Products 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z The stage was set: On New Year’s Day, Washington was to become the last state on the West Coast to raise its minimum legal age to purchase tobacco and vapor products from 18 to 21. The legal age to buy tobacco is now 21. Here’s what that means in Washington state. 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z In November, New York raised the legal age for purchasing tobacco and e-cigarette products to 21. Cuomo wants NY to crack down on illegal cigarettes sellers 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z It provides health care and pension benefits for retired coal miners and increases the nationwide legal age to buy tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21. Senate OKs spending bills to avoid government shutdown, sending them to Trump's desk 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z The spending legislation includes a measure that would raise the legal age nationwide for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21. Federal spending deal funds gun safety research, increases wildfire spending 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z The solution, if there even is one, is not to ban relationships between partners who are of legal age and can consent. Figure skating, John Coughlin and the disturbing reality of athlete-on-athlete abuse 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z He noted that underage youth vaping increased sharply in the past two years, even with a minimum legal age of 18. Congress set to prohibit sales of tobacco products to anyone under 21 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z The cascading effect of raising the legal age may help stamp out tobacco use by future generations, experts say. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z The minimum legal age to buy them in four states -- Alabama, Alaska, Nebraska and Utah -- is 19, though Utah has signaled plans to raise the age to 21 by July 2021. Generation Vape: As Juul faces new suit, doctors worries over epidemic of e-cigarette-related student illnesses 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z Some states are taking action to raise the legal age of buying vaping products, but in our opinion, that does little good. Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Currently, across the SSR, the minimum legal age of marriage for girls is 15 or 16. Avert catastrophe now in Africa’s Sahel 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z Trump administration officials are said to be considering increasing the legal age of purchase and banning flavored e-cigarette products. Raise vaping age to 21 nationwide 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z Raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21 is sure to keep more Pennsylvanians from becoming addicted. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z The men told the court that they believed the girl was 16 at the time, which is the legal age of consent in Spain, but the judges rejected this argument. Outrage Greets Verdict in Sex Attack on Unconscious Teenager 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z The legal age to vote, buy cigarettes and drink in Quebec is 18. Quebec raises legal consumption age for cannabis to 21 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z I-1639 raised the legal age for buying semi-automatic rifles to 21, from 18, and requires enhanced background checks to buy those weapons. Discontent over Washington gun laws leads group to talk of ‘citizen’s arrest’ of Bob Ferguson 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z The 20-year-old man faces several charges including public intoxication, being under the legal age in a bar, possession of a fictitious license and possession of alcohol while underage. Iowa man with 'McLovin' fake ID arrested for underage drinking 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z More than two-thirds of Pennsylvanians surveyed favor raising the legal age for tobacco sales to 21, according to Scavello. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z This includes setting a high legal age to purchase any non-pharmaceutical nicotine product, regulating advertising, limiting sales venues, and prosecuting individuals and companies that provide nicotine to minors. Vaping response should be science-based, not prohibition 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z In Kenya, the legal age of consent was and is 18. Church accused of covering up priest’s abuse, and paternity 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z In Kenya, the legal age of consent was and is 18. She was 16, he was a priest — and a man says he’s their son 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z In Kenya, the legal age of consent was and is 18. Church accused of covering up priest’s abuse, and paternity 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z News outlets report the Baltimore County Council voted Monday to increase the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. County raises legal smoking age, aligns with Maryland law 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Hucker also introduced legislation that would raise the legal age to distribute or possess tobacco or e-cigarette products from 18 to 21 years old, to match the state law on the issue. CROWN Act would ban workplace hairstyle discrimination in Montgomery County 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z The star outfielder with 40 home runs wasn’t yet of legal age when the Braves won the division a year ago. LEADING OFF: Braves set to clinch, Red Sox near elimination 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Some other firms say their lobbying also supports legislation that would raise the legal age for smoking and vaping to 21. The vaping industry has close ties to Trump. His ban still caught them off guard. 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z The legal age to gamble and drink alcohol is 21. Iowa casino fined for underage gambling violation 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z The legal age for a child to stay without parental or guardian supervision at home in Illinois is 14. Video appears to show police entering home and choking teen 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z The legal age for driving in Germany is 18. Germany: 8-year-old goes on highway joyride with mom’s car 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Gould drove to Reno, Nev. and found someone to ink it on him before he turned the legal age of 18. Paradise High football program finds healing among the ashes of the Camp Fire 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z Florida also raised the legal age of buying a gun from 18 to 21. Texas relaxed gun laws after recent mass shootings 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z But she said gun control is a top concern, believing in the right to bear arms but favoring an assault-weapons ban and a higher legal age to buy firearms. Trump’s Latino supporters say they’re sticking with him after El Paso shootings 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Suppose Epstein claims, as exploiters of teens so often do, that he thought the “nude” “girls” in the “pics” were of legal age. Opinion | This aspect of Jeffrey Epstein’s plea bargain has been largely overlooked 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z The legal age for consent in California is 18. Actor and social media personality Ray Diaz arrested on suspicion of sexual assault 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z That bill also would raise the legal age for buying tobacco products to 21. Congress has ambitious agenda tackling health care costs 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z If passed, the act would increase the legal age for purchasing tobacco products to 21 from 18 and expand existing federal penalties on retailers who sell to underaged consumers. Opinion | Congress should raise the smoking age — and then enforce it 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z At the same time, Virginia will get stricter about tobacco and vaping products, raising the legal age to purchase from 18 to 21. Out with plastic straws, up with minimum wage and in with happy-hour ads as new laws take effect in Virginia, Maryland and the District 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z One of McConnell’s home-state priorities, to raise the legal age for tobacco purchases from 18 to 21, sailed through a committee. Senate GOP leader relishes role as ‘Grim Reaper’ 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z She proposed eliminating a legal age of majority altogether and said it’s time to embrace context-specific rules that consider both the individuals and the activities. Michael Samra death penalty case questions 18 as legal adult age 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z Three weeks after the shooting, Scott signed into law a bill imposing a 21-year-old legal age requirement and three-day waiting period on all gun purchases and allowing the arming of some school employees. Ex-deputy charged for not responding to Florida school shooting... 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z In this case, the student was of the legal age of consent and Littlefield did not teach at the high school where she was a student. Sex charge dismissed against former student teacher 2019-06-02T04:00:00Z It would include military personnel, a category that is exempted in some states that have raised the legal age. McConnell and Kaine want to raise the federal smoking age to 21 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Though Juul supports numerous state bills that would raise the legal age for buying vaping and tobacco products to 21, some of those bills contain minimal sanctions for retailers. In Washington, Juul Vows to Curb Youth Vaping. Its Lobbying in States Runs Counter to That Pledge. 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z “By decreasing the number of eligible buyers in high school, raising the minimum legal age to sell tobacco and vapor products will decrease the access of students to tobacco products.” Residents weigh in on new smoking, vaping age of 21 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z Along with restricting traditional cigarettes, the new law raises the legal age for buying e-cigarettes and other vaping products, whether they include nicotine or not, and sets a penalty for selling to underage buyers. Washington state raises smoking age to 21 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z Spurred by a sharp rise in teen use of e-cigarettes, the Maryland legislature voted Wednesday to raise the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. Maryland legislature agrees to raise minimum smoking age to 21 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z The bill would raise the legal age for both tobacco products and so-called “vape” products, including e-cigarettes and other vapor devices, whether they include tobacco or not. Raising smoking age to 21 passes Washington Legislature 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Yet, by a bipartisan, 82-31 vote, the Illinois House just passed a bill to raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes and vaping products. Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z In addition to raising the legal age, House bill 1169 - sponsored by Delegate Dereck E. Davis, D-Prince George’s - would change the definition of tobacco products to include vapor devices, parts and juices. Maryland may raise smoking age to 21, limit vape marketing 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z Another would lower the legal age of marriage. A Flurry of Ideas to Reverse China’s Declining Birthrate, but Will Beijing Listen? 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z Azriel Clary, 21 – who appeared alongside Joycelyn Savage, 23 – told King that R. Kelly believed she was of legal age when they first met. Gayle King interviews 2 women who are reportedly dating R. Kelly 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z Those 15- and 16-year-olds are probably not purchasing tobacco or vaping supplies at their corner grocery because the legal age is now 18. Raise legal age for tobacco, vaping products to 21 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z No charges resulted because the women were of legal age. A look at allegations over the years against singer R. Kelly 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z This bill is intended to prevent more minors from trying cigarettes before they are of legal age, Davis said. Maryland may raise smoking age to 21, limit vape marketing 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z Another executive, Ding Lieming of Betta Pharmaceuticals, proposed lowering the legal age for marriage to 20 for men and 18 for women, from 22 and 20 today. A Flurry of Ideas to Reverse China’s Declining Birthrate, but Will Beijing Listen? 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z Authorities have told the parents that their daughters, being of legal age, are free to go where they want. R. Kelly Is Now the Subject of Multiple Criminal Investigations 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z I fully support a bill in the Virginia General Assembly that would raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes and limit availability of cigarettes and vaping materials, including Juuls, to young people. Opinion | Let’s protect young farmworkers who work with tobacco 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z To reduce Oklahoma’s tobacco-related health woes, the American Lung Association is urging lawmakers to raise to 21 from 18 the legal age to purchase tobacco. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Oklahoma newspapers 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z In other US states the legal age is usually 18 or 19. Bid to raise Hawaii smoking age to 100 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Most states’ legal age for purchase of cigarettes is 18. Hawaii lawmaker proposes bill to ban cigarette sales in the state 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z The District raised the legal age to purchase tobacco to 21 last year and banned the use of chewing tobacco at Nationals Park and other sports facilities. America’s original tobacco state considers hiking the smoking and vaping age to 21 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z HB 1074 would raise the minimum legal age of sale of tobacco and vapor products, including electronic cigarettes such as Juul, from 18 to 21. Washington state lawmakers attempt again to raise the minimum legal age for tobacco sales 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Thus, raising the legal age to 21 to purchase tobacco would “reduce the likelihood that a high school student will be able to legally purchase tobacco products for other students and underage friends.” Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Oklahoma newspapers 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z It also claims many "may not be ready" at 16, the legal age of consent. Do young people feel pressured to have sex? 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z The legal age of consent in India is 18. The Indian village where child sexual exploitation is the norm 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z Under current Wyoming law, the legal age for marriage is 16, but the law allows for a child younger than that to get married if a parent or guardian and a judge agree. Proposed bill would ban child marriage in Wyoming 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z A bill to raise the minimum legal age of sale of tobacco in Washington made its first step in the state Legislature with a public hearing Tuesday. Washington state lawmakers attempt again to raise the minimum legal age for tobacco sales 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Put simply, 21-year-olds don’t usually hang around with 16-year-olds, so bumping the legal age of purchase to 21 reduces teenagers’ social access to tobacco. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Oklahoma newspapers 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z No matter where you live in Massachusetts, the legal age to buy cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products will be 21 beginning in 2019. Minimum wage hike, statewide age for tobacco among new laws 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z Bread and Water because of the skipper’s liberal use of the penalty to punish missteps like missing a curfew or drinking under the legal age. No More Bread and Water: U.S. Navy Scraps an Age-Old Penalty 2018-12-25T05:00:00Z The state legislature voted in 2016 to increase the minimum legal age for exotic dancers from 18 to 21. Stormy Daniels protests law raising age for exotic dancers 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z The legislation would permit the governor to seek government-to-government consultations with Indian tribes on their policies surrounding the minimum legal age of sale of tobacco and vaping products. Washington state lawmakers attempt again to raise the minimum legal age for tobacco sales 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z She may have been of legal age, as both Bill and Hillary Clinton have repeatedly pointed out, but a 22-year-old is still locked in the fantasies and flights of imagination that define the very young. Opinion | Monica Lewinsky won’t let herself become a victim of her own story 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z The Connecticut General Assembly will probably see a bill in the next session to raise the legal age of purchase from 18 to 21. Editorials from around New England 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z The District also raised the legal age for purchasing tobacco from 18 to 21. How D.C. smokers and stores are responding to $2-a-pack cigarette tax hike 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z The initiative that goes into effect Jan. 1 is one of the toughest in the country, raising the legal age to buy a semi-automatic rifle to 21, from 18, and requiring enhanced background checks. Police chief in tiny Republic says he won’t enforce new gun law 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z The second was just over the town line in neighboring Woburn, where the legal age until recently was 18. The Price of Cool: A Teenager, a Juul and Nicotine Addiction 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z “Even if he dated young girls, at the time that he did, the legal age to be married at that time was fifteen,” Lutz said. Trumpism Lives On in Corey Stewart’s Campaign for the Virginia Senate 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Her case and others like it helped spread a sense of shame in Yemen, and there were widespread calls to enforce a minimum legal age for marriage. How the War in Yemen Became a Bloody Stalemate — and the Worst Humanitarian Crisis in the World 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z Anti-tobacco advocates hailed the higher legal age and the tax increase as ways to discourage smoking. How D.C. smokers and stores are responding to $2-a-pack cigarette tax hike 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z In its statement, the FDA says that some e-cigarette companies suggested combatting that by upping the legal age for purchasing tobacco to 21. FDA asks e-cigarette giants to help regulate themselves 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z He denied any abuse and said they had a consensual relationship starting when she was of legal age. #MeToo Brought Down 201 Powerful Men. Nearly Half of Their Replacements Are Women. 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z One doctored photo shared online depicted Josh holding a protest sign calling for the legal age of sexual consent to be lowered to six years old. The paedophile hunter turned prey 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z In B.C., the legal purchase age will be 19, compared to Washington’s legal age of 21. Canada is about to legalize cannabis; here’s what you need to know 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z The legal age for purchase of tobacco is also increasing, from 18 to 21, D.C. New laws: Gun restrictions in Maryland, tax hikes in D.C. 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z Three weeks after the shooting in Parkland, Florida lawmakers raised the legal age for buying rifles and imposed a three-day waiting period on all gun sales. California governor signs gun control bills into law 2018-09-29T04:00:00Z The legal age of consent in the state is 17. 3D-printed gun pioneer in US jail 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z It would boost the legal age to buy a semi-automatic rifle to 21. I-1639 the most ambitious effort at gun regulation in Washington state’s history 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z The legal age of consent in Texas is 17. 3D-printed gun pioneer on sex charge 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z In an interview, the prosecutor at the time said he decided to pass on charges because the boy was the legal age of consent by months. Donald Wuerl’s handling of abuse claims imperils his legacy as a reformer 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z She said the government is seeking to raise the minimum legal age of marriage for Muslim girls to 18, same as under civil laws. Malaysia urged to ban child marriages as older man weds teen 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z According to the International Labor Organization, a U.N. agency focused on setting labor standards and policies, a child is not allowed to work below a country’s minimum legal age, which is 15 in most nations. In South Sudan, some children work in mines to survive 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z Partners must be of legal age, be legally capable of entering a marriage, have lived together, treat each other as though they are married and present themselves so that others believe they are married. US woman 'legally marries' deceased partner 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z Thai law sets the minimum legal age for marriage at 17, though courts may allow marriage of younger individuals if there is an appropriate reason. Thai official says child bride has returned from Malaysia 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Maine joins California, New Jersey, Hawaii and Oregon in raising the legal age for using and buying tobacco products from 18 to 21. Most adults under 21 can no longer buy tobacco in Maine 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z Among other things, I-1639 would raise the legal age to buy a semi-automatic weapon to 21 and require enhanced background checks as well as training and waiting periods to obtain those weapons. Group says it has 360,000 signatures to put gun-safety measure on Washington’s November ballot 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z The plan will raise the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. D.C. Council finalizes $14.5 billion budget, including new taxes and spending 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z When he joined, Fortson was not of legal age to be playing in clubs and other places where alcohol might be served. Swingin’ Medallions founder John McElrath dies 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z It will be up to Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories to regulate the distribution system and determine the legal age at which someone can buy the drug. Recreational Marijuana Use in Canada to Become Legal Soon 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Members of the governing Liberal Democratic Party say lowering the legal age of adulthood will help revitalise an ageing society with a falling birthrate. Why adults in Japan are getting younger 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z Bills under consideration would raise the legal age to buy shotguns or rifles; ban military-style weapons with high-capacity magazines; and ban guns on school grounds. Editorials from around New England 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z He enlisted when he was 16, even though the legal age was 17. 90-year-old WWII vet enjoys daily outing with friends 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Larson also thinks the legal age to marry should be eliminated so more men have a better shot at marrying young virgins. Perspective | Beelzebub on the ballot: Nathan Larson and the scary guys running for Congress 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Friday to raise the legal age for tobacco purchases from 18 to 21. Minneapolis raises age for buying tobacco to 21 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z The plan would also raise the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. Taxes on cigarettes, Uber rides and estates rising under approved D.C. budget 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z France’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, warned the government that setting an automatic legal age of consent could be seen as violating an adult’s presumption of innocence and would be therefore declared unconstitutional. French women criticize proposed sexual violence bill 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z French law doesn’t set a legal age of consent for sex. French parliament starts debating sexual violence bill 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z Seventeen is the legal age of consent in Missouri. Second teen accuses ex-Missouri trooper of sexual contact 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z The students have pressed to raise the legal age to purchase a rifle, curb access to AR-style firearms and adopt other gun restrictions. More than 70,000 NRA members expected in Dallas for meeting 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z The students have pressed to raise the legal age to purchase a rifle, curb access to AR-style firearms and adopt other gun restrictions. More than 70,000 NRA members expected in Dallas for meeting 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z Florida quickly passed a law raising the legal age for buying rifles and imposing a three-day waiting period on gun sales while also allowing the arming of some school employees. Protests for and against gun ownership expected at NRA meeting in... 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z Likewise, other restrictionist plans such as increasing the legal age to practice a civil right, or gun restraining orders, border on being unconstitutional as they violate US civil liberties. Do Gun Owners Want Gun Control? Yes, Some Say, Post-Parkland 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z The bill that Scott is expected to sign would raise the legal age for gun purchases and extend mandatory background checks to private gun sales, among other changes. Vermonters rally against gun restriction proposal 2018-04-08T04:00:00Z Even as economists warn of a demographic emergency caused by the “one child” policy, which was ended in 2015, unwed mothers — even those of legal age — are stigmatized and face legal bias. China Isn’t Happy About Its Newest Internet Stars: Teenage Moms 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z The new law would raise the legal age for gun purchases and extend mandatory background checks to private gun sales, among other changes. Pro-gun activists plan rally for weekend in Burlington 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Last week, the Legislature passed a bill that would raise the legal age for gun purchases, expand background checks for private gun sales and ban high-capacity magazines and rapid-fire devices known as bump stocks. Vermont Legislature expected to pass 2 more gun bills 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z The legislation would raise the legal age for gun purchases, expand background checks for private gun sales and ban high-capacity magazines and rapid-fire devices known as bump stocks. Vermont Senate to vote on gun restrictions 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z Raising the legal age to own a gun in Washington state, from 18 to 21. ‘We are taking action’: At Seattle’s March For Our Lives, thousands demand stricter gun laws 2018-03-24T04:00:00Z He told the guests and television audience that he wanted “comprehensive” gun-control legislation that would raise the legal age for buying assault-style weapons and close the loopholes in the background-check system. Opinion | Washington doesn’t care. So the youth are taking matters into their own hands. 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z The NRA is suing Florida after it passed a state gun control law which raises the legal age for buying rifles to 21 as well as allowing for the training and arming of school staff. Trump backs off on assault rifle curbs 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z He says Trump will recommend that states raise the legal age to purchase certain firearms to 21 and will call for a task force to study the issue in more depth. Trump’s plan will seek to ‘harden’ schools against shootings 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z The law raises the legal age for buying rifles in Florida, but also allows the training and arming of school staff. NRA sues as Florida signs gun-control law 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z The law paves the way for some teachers and staff to carry firearms, raises the legal age for buying guns from 18 to 21 and establishes a three-day waiting period on gun purchases. Rick Scott, Florida governor, signs school safety bill that tightens gun laws 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z The legal age for marriage for Indian women is 18 years old. Uphill Battle Against Child Marriage Is Being Won in India, for Now 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z The legislation, which passed the state Senate earlier this week and the House on Wednesday evening, would raise the legal age for rifle purchases to 21, which is the minimum for handgun purchases. Rick Scott treads carefully on gun control ahead of potential Senate run 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z State senators are also mulling a proposal that would enhance background checks on rifle purchases and raise the legal age to buy rifles to 21. WA has been ranking No. 1 for state-candidate contributions from NRA. Here’s why 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Another key provision of the bill would raise the minimum legal age for all gun purchases in the state to 21. Florida lawmakers near final action on gun-school safety bill 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z The president also asked Mr. Toomey whether his bill would raise the legal age limit for purchasing certain long guns from 18 to 21, another proposal opposed by the NRA. Donald Trump urges lawmakers to ‘do something’ soon about school shootings 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z Among other restrictions, they would raise the legal age to buy rifles from 18 to 21 and giving police more control to seize weapons from mentally ill people. Major US retailers restrict gun sales 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z The bill raises the purchase age for those other guns to 21, the current legal age to purchase a pistol. Washington Legislature passes bump-stock ban 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z Teresa Tanzi and Kenneth Marshall also filed separate bills Tuesday raising the legal age to purchase firearms from 18 to 21. Lawmakers renew push for gun control after school massacre 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z Another key provision of the bill would raise the minimum legal age for all gun purchases in the state to 21. Florida lawmakers near final action on gun-school safety bill 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Gross was also charged with open container, possession of alcohol under the legal age and interference with official acts, the Argus Leader reported . South Dakota college wrestler gets second chance on the mat 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z The legal age for purchasing tobacco is 21 in more than a dozen cities across the state, including Chicago. More Chicagoland teens caught with vaping devices 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z The legal age for purchasing tobacco is 21 in more than a dozen cities across the state, including Chicago. More Chicagoland teens caught with vaping devices 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z The Florida governor, Rick Scott, a gun rights advocate, said on Friday he would endorse raising the legal age to buy a rifle to 21. Republicans eye compromise on guns – but most resist assault weapons ban 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z The NRA, which spent about $30 million in support of Trump’s presidential campaign, is firmly opposed to raising the legal age for the purchase of long guns from 18 to 21. Trump floats new gun measures as gun owners talk ‘betrayal’ 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z The NRA, which spent about $30 million in support of Trump’s presidential campaign, is firmly opposed to raising the legal age for the purchase of long guns from 18 to 21. Trump floats new gun measures as gun owners talk ‘betrayal’ 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z “The NRA will back it and so will Congress,” Trump contended as he called for raising the legal age of purchase for “all” guns from 18 to 21. Trump bucks NRA, backs raising age for buying assault rifles 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z He said he supported legislation to raise the legal age to purchase a rifle to 21 from 18. At fierce town hall, Florida survivors take NRA and politicians to task 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Earlier in the week, a National Rifle Association spokeswoman told the Hill the group did not support raising the legal age to buy a rifle. Republicans eye compromise on guns – but most resist assault weapons ban 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z Mr. Weatherford, a conservative Republican, said legislators might be able to move quickly on a few tailored proposals, such as raising the legal age for possessing assault rifles. Florida Republicans Face Mounting Pressure to Act on Gun Control 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z Baio called those allegations false and said he and Eggert were involved in a consensual relationship when she was of legal age. Former ‘Charles in Charge’ actor claims abuse by Scott Baio 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z President Emmanuel Macron’s government has proposed a bill to introduce a minimum legal age for sexual consent. French girl, 11, 'not a child' say lawyers for man, 29, accused of sexual abuse 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z French President Emmanuel Macron’s government is proposing to introduce a minimum legal age for sexual consent and say that sex with children under a certain age is by definition coercive. Trial rekindles debate on age of sexual consent in France 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z Labour's Sharon Hodgson's daughter Lucy was delivered three days short of the required 24 week legal age to be considered viable. MP's tears over stillborn daughter 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z If the measure is approved, Indiana would become the sixth state to increase the legal age for purchase. Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is holding a public hearing Tuesday on a bill that would lower the legal age for alcohol possession from 21 to 20. New Hampshire considers lowering drinking age to 20 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z Pakistan ranks as the world’s fourth least hospitable country for women and has a legal age of consent of 12. Pakistan celebrities break taboo to reveal child sexual abuse 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z The legal age to purchase tobacco in Portugal is 18, but nothing prohibits parents from giving kids cigarettes and Portuguese authorities don’t intervene to stop the practice. Portuguese town encourages children to smoke at Epiphany 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z The legal age to purchase tobacco in Portugal is 18, but nothing prohibits parents from giving kids smokes, and Portuguese authorities don’t intervene to stop the practice. AP Photos: Kids encouraged to smoke in Portugal at Epiphany 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z State Sen. Berta Gardner is planning to introduce legislation to increase the legal age of marriage to 18 in Alaska, the Ketchikan Daily News reported . Lawmaker seeks to up Alaska’s legal age of marriage to 18 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z Turkey's legal age of marriage is 18 but the practice of underage weddings in religious ceremonies is widespread. Anger in Turkey over child marriage comments 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z As an example, when Needham, Massachusetts, raised the legal age to purchase tobacco, it experienced a 47 percent reduction in high-school smokers. Tobacco kills more than opioids: Raise legal age to 21 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z A recent story on a proposal to raise Indiana’s legal age for buying cigarettes from 18 to 21 is getting a cool reception by some legislative leaders. Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z The legal age for girls to wed in Bangladesh is 18, but the country has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. Rohingya girls as young as 12 compelled to marry just to get food 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z Nearly half of all living Indian women were married below the official legal age of 18. Helping girls to study rather than become child brides 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z The persistent problems of Greek life remind us about the rationale for the legal age! Florida editorial roundup 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z Most of the women were teens, although of legal age in Alabama, when the incidents occurred in the 1970s. Donald Trump breaks silence on Roy Moore accusations 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z The legal age for marriage in Iraq is 18, but under the current personal status law, a judge is allowed to permit girls as young as 15 to marry in “urgent” cases. ‘Catastrophic’ Iraq law could legalise marriage for children as young as nine 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z The legal age of consent is different for each state in the United States, ranging from 16, which is the minimum, to 18. Why are people posting #MeAt14? 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Child marriage and laws that require people to marry their rapists can circumvent legal age consent limitations in national laws. France to review child sex laws 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Human Rights Watch, a global campaigning group, have joined the call to raise the legal age for marriage in Lebanon. A Lebanese drama joins the fight to ban child marriage 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Supporters of a stricter standard say raising the legal age to 21 would save lives as well as cut medical costs for states. Oregon raises cigarette-buying age to 21 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z A key goal, according to the documents, is "winning the hearts and minds of LA-24" – people between legal age, 18, and 24. Exclusive: India threatens Philip Morris with 'punitive action' over alleged violations 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z All the women in his inner circle, DeRogatis writes, are of the legal age of consent. Georgia officials don’t want R. Kelly performing in Atlanta amid ‘cult’ allegations 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z At the time, Rose was a member of the Cincinnati Reds, and the legal age of consent in Ohio was 16. Philadelphia Phillies Won’t Honor Pete Rose on Wall of Fame 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z The legal age to buy cigarettes in most states is 18, but New Jersey had already banned tobacco sales to anyone under 19 starting in 2006. New Jersey raises age for tobacco sales to 21, joining California and Hawaii 2017-07-22T04:00:00Z In most states, the legal age to buy tobacco products is 18; in a few, it is 19. Oregon raises cigarette-buying age to 21 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z A key goal, according to the documents, is "winning the hearts and minds of LA-24" – people between legal age, 18, and 24. Exclusive: India threatens Philip Morris with 'punitive action' over alleged violations 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z They say the rules do not reflect the fact the legal age of consent is 16. Sexually abused children 'denied compensation' - BBC News 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z All of the women cited in his article are of legal age; and one has denied accusations that she is being held against her will. The history of allegations against R Kelly - BBC News 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z Cities including Princeton, Rutherford and Trenton, the state capital, have since passed local ordinances raising the legal age to 21, however, giving momentum to advocates endorsing the statewide increase signed by the governor Friday. New Jersey raises age for tobacco sales to 21, joining California and Hawaii 2017-07-22T04:00:00Z Customers of legal age can sample an ale from Southern Pines Brewery while they wait. North Carolina business blends barber shop with beer 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z "Under 18s should not be able to just walk in off the street and have a cosmetic procedure. "There are legal age limits for having tattoos or using sun beds. Social media pressure is linked to cosmetic procedure boom - BBC News 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z The state’s legal age to buy tobacco was boosted from 18 to 21 and existing regulations governing tobacco were extended to electronic cigarettes. San Francisco to ban sales of vaping flavored liquid 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Most are careful, however, to use a number above 14 — the legal age in India to work in non-family enterprises. Millions of children labor in India, some in sweltering heat 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z In his memoir, he said that the band’s early road manager charted the legal age of consent in every state and gave a copy to each band member. Gregg Allman dies at 69; Southern rock trailblazer led band marked by tragedy 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z There is universal agreement that changing the legal age for tobacco sales in Washington will save lives and reduce health-care costs. Save lives: Raise the legal age to buy tobacco products 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Groups are required to register a party and can serve someone of legal age one drink of alcohol - beer and wine only - per hour for no more than four hours. Concerns over ‘extreme drinking’ stir Lehigh’s party scene 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z For instance, how would managers prevent someone of legal age from purchasing alcohol and passing it off to a minor inside the dark theater? Editorials from around New York 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z The clerics urged the government to raise the minimum legal age for women to marry to 18 from the current 16. Female Islamic clerics in Indonesia issue rare child marriage fatwa - BBC News 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z The legal age to marry in Connecticut is currently 18, but state law allows any 16- and 17-year-old to marry with parental consent. Marriage age bill clears panel with some exceptions 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z Raising the legal age to buy tobacco products will help narrow this health disparity and improve the chance our poorest citizens live long, healthy lives. Save lives: Raise the legal age to buy tobacco products 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act in 1984, setting the legal age for consumption of alcohol at 21 years. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z For those 18- to 20-year-olds who already are confirmed smokers under the existing law, raising the legal age is unlikely to get many to quit. Editorials from around Oregon 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z At the top of the agenda is a bill that would increase the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Cancer activists push bill to hike legal age to buy tobacco 2017-03-26T04:00:00Z In a recent interview, Sparks said he assumed Fronti was of legal age because she sometimes worked behind the front desk. Upgrade your jail cell - for a price: Pay-to-stay option allows even those convicted of serious crimes a safer, more comfortable stay 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z The area is nearly a million acres, with perhaps just 10 rams of legal age and size. The Ultimate Pursuit in Hunting: Sheep 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z The minimum legal age for tobacco in most states is the same as in Oregon - 18. Editorials from around Oregon 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z Sixteen is the legal age of sexual consent in Pennsylvania except in such instances as teacher-student relationships. 3rd ex-teacher from same school gets prison for sex crimes 2017-02-01T05:00:00Z Identical legislation died last year amid a disagreement with the House over restoring the ability of child victims to sue for damages if they’re now older than the current legal age limit of 30. Senate revives bill on child sex abuse prosecution, lawsuits 2017-02-01T05:00:00Z There was no police investigation into Ameri’s allegation that her daughter was kidnapped, Ahmed says, nor was there any investigation into her age in a province where the legal age for marriage is 18. Snatched in the night, Pakistani girl is enslaved for a debt 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Solomon’s attorney argued that his client entered the chat room detectives used to arrest him because it had a legal age requirement of 18. Judge drops sex assault case based on police conduct 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z He said he believed the girl to be at least 16 years old, the legal age of consent. Court: College students facing expulsion need chance to defend themselves 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z The phrase 'young brides' means girls who have just reached the legal age for marriage in Egypt - which is 18 - but whose families marry them off to much older foreign men. 100 Women 2016: Female Arab cartoonists challenge authority - BBC News 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z Last year, Malawi banned child marriage, raising the legal age of marriage from 15 to 18 - something activists hoped would put an end to early sexual initiations. Malawi 'hyena man' Eric Aniva sentenced to two years hard labour - BBC News 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z The legal age of consent in Turkey is 18 but child marriage is widespread, especially in the south-east of the country. Turkey to drop child-sex assault bill after protests 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z The legal age of consent in Turkey is 18 but child marriage is widespread, especially in the southeast. Turkish bill to clear men of child sex assault if they marry their victims 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z “And the legal age is 18” there, Manning quipped Monday. Wake Forest young, confident in Danny Manning’s 3rd year 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z It would revive the ability of people to sue for damages if they’re now older than the current legal age limit of 30 to sue. Lawmaker seeks stronger child sex abuse lawsuits bill 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z Student who are of legal age can still drink beer and wine.” Tuesday's Mini-Report, 8.23.16 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z A report from the Institute of Medicine said if all states raised the legal age for tobacco purchase to 21, there would be a 12 percent drop in teen and young adult smokers. Teen smoking prevention progresses in Kansas City metro 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z “There are people who get married before reaching the legal age. They just don’t know the law,” he told reporters in Ankara, adding that the measure aims to “get rid of this injustice”. Turkish bill to clear men of child sex assault if they marry their victims 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z California is the second state after Hawaii to raise the legal age from 18 to 21. New smoking age to take effect in California 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z California is the second state after Hawaii to raise the legal age to 21. New smoking age to take effect in California 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z She was 15 at the time and below the legal age of consent. New England prep school St. Paul's sued over sex case 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z The survey also found more support for boosting the legal age to 21, rather than just 19 or 20. Most Americans Support Rise in Legal Smoking Age 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z In April, Hawaii became the first state in the nation to raise the legal age to 21. Things to know about California’s new tobacco, vaping laws 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z The rules raise the legal age for buying tobacco products in the state from 18 to 21, except for active military personnel. US announces ban on e-cigarettes for under-18s - BBC News 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Proponents of raising the legal age say they want to disrupt cigarette use before it becomes an adult habit. California Governor Signs Bill Raising Tobacco-Purchase Age to 21 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z One of the bills raised the legal age for buying tobacco — for smoking, vaping or chewing — from 18 to 21. California Raising Smoking Age to 21 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z On Jan. 1, Hawaii became the first state to increase the legal age of tobacco sales to 21, and California soon followed. Most Americans Support Rise in Legal Smoking Age 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z The governor of California has raised the legal age to buy tobacco for smoking, dipping, chewing and vaping from 18 to 21. The governor of California has approved a bill raising the legal age to buy tobacco for smoking, dipping, chewing and vaping from 18 to 21. 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z The Legislature sent six different tobacco restrictions to Brown on Friday, including a plan to raise the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. California Assembly approves tobacco-free college campuses 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z The law that took effect Thursday changes the legal age for buying cigarettes, other tobacco products, alternative nicotine products and rolling papers. New law raises age for Cleveland tobacco sales from 18 to 21 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Three members of the waitstaff were not carrying guns because they were under the legal age to get a license, which is 21. Fish and clips: the Utah restaurant where waiters carry guns in their kilts 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z They’re attempts to legislate players’ freedom of choice — albeit ignorant — at the workplace, prohibit their ability to use a product that the government approves for people of legal age. SNYDER: MLB will soon find out how far smokeless tobacco bans are received 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z The chief says all four men involved in the incident were under 21, the legal age to carry a gun, and all four are in police custody. 2 injured in shooting over cellphone at fast food restaurant 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z Mohammad also declined to comment but said that “there is a difference between sharia law and Afghan law” concerning the legal age for a girl to marry. An Afghan girl’s story of abduction and rape is testing an incoherent justice system 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z In January, a bill that proposed raising the legal age of marriage for women from 16 to 18 was withdrawn after a religious body, the Council of Islamic Ideology, described the bill as "un-Islamic". Pakistan police halt marriage of 10-year-old girl - BBC News 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z It comes days after San Francisco officials voted to increase the legal age to buy tobacco products to 21, making it the second-largest city after New York City to do so. Bill would make California 2nd state with smoking age of 21 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z Millions of girls are married off even before they turn 18 - the legal age of marriage. Too drunk, can't add: Why some Indian women are turning away grooms - BBC News 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z San Francisco supervisors vote to boost legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. 5 California Things to Know for Today 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to raise the legal age to buy tobacco products to 21 from 18, joining New York City, Boston and Hawaii in lifting the minimum age. In San Francisco, you will soon need to be 21 to buy cigarettes 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z San Francisco officials unanimously approved an ordinance boosting the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. The Latest: San Francisco raises tobacco buying age to 21 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z This unfortunate and unacceptable decision made it easier for families to marry off their daughters before they reached the legal age. Elif Shafak on Turkey’s turmoil: ‘Intimidation and paranoia dominates the land’ 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z In Delhi the minimum legal age is a silly 25. Taxing tipplers 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z The minimum legal age for a concealed carry permit is 21. Bill could allow concealed weapons at Alaska’s universities 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z In neighboring Maryland, Delegate Vanessa E. Atterbeary, Prince George’s Democrat, has proposed raising the legal age of marriage to 18. Virginia, Maryland weigh raising marriage age to 18 to combat coercion, abuse 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z “I don’t think that mature Washingtonians who are above the legal age should be prohibited from participating in these activities,” Ericksen said. Washington lawmakers aim to address illegal fantasy sports 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z I said twenty-one, making myself three years older: legal age, at the time. After the Circus by Patrick Modiano – extract 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z He started at 16, three years before the legal age. New Jersey may be second state to raise smoking age to 21 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z Baidu users asked about the legal age of marriage — it is 20 for women and 22 for men — and the necessary paperwork. A Peek Into the Mind of China’s Internet Users 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z But the legislature repealed that in 2007 and approved a flurry of other changes, including, last year, lowering the legal age to carry a concealed gun to 19. In Missouri, Fewer Gun Restrictions and More Gun Killings 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z The Australian state of Tasmania is considering raising the legal age for buying cigarettes to at least 21 and potentially as high as 25. Australia's Tasmania may raise smoking age to 25 - BBC News 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z There are also efforts to lower the legal age of supervised shooters in Tasmania, to 15 from 16. Australia Presents Stark Example in Debate Over Gun Control 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Their average age is 35, but one in five like Hernández began working before the legal age of 16. Mexico City's domestic workers: a life being treated as a lesser person 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Who will be held responsible if alcohol is served to a student who is not 21 years old, the legal age to drink in South Dakota? Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z The legal age to buy alcohol in Missouri is 21. In Missouri, Fewer Gun Restrictions and More Gun Killings 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z The state’s attorney’s office argued that the word “knowingly” only modified the word “enabled” in the law, and did not extend to knowing the person getting the alcohol was not of legal age to drink. Man who helped teen get liquor before death gets new trial 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z The grandson’s attorneys tried to prove that the teen appeared to be above the legal age of consent, which is 16 in South Africa. World Digest: Aug. 25, 2015 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z The Mandela grandson's lawyers tried to prove that the teenager appeared to be above the legal age of consent, which is 16. Nelson Mandela's grandson, accused of raping a teenage girl, is granted bail in South Africa 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z It would increase the minimum legal age to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21. California Editorial Roundup 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z “You can’t buy liquor, but you can carry a gun,” she said, alluding to the legal age to obtain a concealed carry permit, which was lowered to 19. In Missouri, Fewer Gun Restrictions and More Gun Killings 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z The current legal age of consent in Zimbabwe is 16. Zimbabwe row over age of consent after Tomana's comments - BBC News 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z The legal age of marriage in Bangladesh is 18 for women and 21 for men. Bangladesh urged to combat ‘epidemic of child marriage’ 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z The Senate pushed through a bill to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21 and another targeting the increasingly popular electronic cigarettes. California lawmakers tackle smoking age, immigrant health 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z The Taj Mahal fears that students under the legal age of 21 will sneak into the casino to gamble and drink, exposing it to costly fines. Stockton University president hastening departure with leave 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z The proposal would require buyers to provide a copy of a government-issued ID to confirm they are of legal age. Indiana Senate backs bill loosening rules on wine sales 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z Now an increase in the legal age for consumption is proposed for tobacco. At what age are we adults? 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Part of the rationale for increasing the legal age to buy tobacco is to isolate adolescents from social connections that enable them to light up. Raise the smoking age to 21 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z But he was spared immediate death because every one of the heirs must agree, and the victim’s youngest son was only 3, making him years short of the legal age for consent, which is 15. A Murder, a Death Sentence and the Unpredictable Nature of Saudi Justice 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z Jordan’s legal age for marriage is 18, but there’s no such law in Syria. Refugee Women and Children Suffer as Syrian Civil War Enters Fifth Year 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z There could be only benefits to licensing the profession and having women in the trade be healthier, of legal age and acting as free agents instead of being victims of trafficking and brutality. Why not legalize prostitution? 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z At these social affairs, university staff were in attendance and acted as chaperones. Although the fraternity students were of legal age to drink alcoholic beverages, no such drinks were permitted on school property, only punch. A flashback to the ’50s 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z In many instances, staff characterized sexual incidents as consensual even when the alleged victims were well under Illinois' legal age of consent, 17, or had severe cognitive impairments. DCFS starts inspecting residential centers in response to Tribune series 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z The alleged victim in one of those cases was only 14, while two others were 15 — well under Illinois' legal age of consent, 17. Sexually traumatized youths report new abuse at Indian Oaks 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z He posed a hypothetical situation involving a person of legal age signed in on a mobile device to an online game who then passed the device off to a minor. Sheldon Adelson criticizes Internet gambling 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z The legal age to play online fantasy games is 18, unlike 21 for gambling. Daily game explosion spawns big-dollar industry 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z He was five years below the legal age at which he could be sent overseas to fight. World War One: Who killed John Parr? 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z PIE was set up in the mid 1970s and argued for the effective abolition of a legal age of sexual consent. Paedophile leader 'used Home Office' 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z Godfrey said the board’s decision to draft the resolution was sparked by New York City changing the legal age to purchase cigarettes from 18 to 21 last year. Raise tobacco-buying age to 21, county boards asks Legislature 2014-04-24T03:56:29Z In one village in Bihar, witnesses say that voters were as young as 12, even though the legal age for voting is 18. India Ink: India Election Digest: April 23 2014-04-23T04:56:05Z The current legal age for buying cigarettes in Colorado is 18. Colorado Won’t Raise Legal Age to Buy Cigarettes 2014-03-19T22:08:33Z Canning returned to her parents' home in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, last week after a four-month estrangement that began when she turned 18, the legal age of adulthood. New Jersey teen drops lawsuit against parents over tuition money 2014-03-18T16:21:23Z The legal age for marriage in Iraq is currently 18. Rights Groups Decry Iraq Child-Marriage Bill 2014-03-18T16:15:43Z The King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Administrative Board is asking the Legislature to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21, Godfrey, the board president, said Wednesday. Raise tobacco-buying age to 21, county boards asks Legislature 2014-04-24T03:56:29Z But the legal age for obtaining a driver’s license and owning property is 18, as is the threshold for men to fulfill Iran’s obligatory military service. Mercy and Social Media Slow the Noose in Iran 2014-03-08T17:49:40Z When the legal age of smoking was raised from 16 to 18 in the U.K., there was a significant drop in the number of people who started smoking, University College London's Robert West said. Colorado, Utah move to hike smoking age to 21 2014-02-21T14:19:00Z The legal age for marriage in India is 21 years for men and 18 for women. Indian media: 'Shot in the arm' for Modi 2013-12-27T07:05:40Z Only weeks after New York became the first major city to raise the legal age for buying tobacco to 21, the City Council voted 43-8 to add electronic cigarettes to the city's Smoke-Free Air Act. New York City Council votes to add e-cigarettes to smoking ban 2013-12-20T00:07:47Z At 15, Shi did not meet the legal age for factory work, which is 16, though his working papers identified him as being 20. Apple's Labor Practices In China Scrutinized After Foxconn, Pegatron Reviews 2013-12-13T00:15:00Z The legal age for marriage in India is 18 but rights groups say the law is not adequately enforced. India Snubs U.N. on Child Bride Resolution 2013-10-14T08:35:25Z The bill would also have lowered the legal age to carry a concealed weapon to 19 from 21. Missouri lawmakers fail to revive bill preventing federal gun law enforcement 2013-09-12T03:59:50Z The legal age of criminal responsibility in Australia is 10 years old. In pictures: What do Sydney voters want? 2013-08-28T05:27:15Z Last weekend, the government passed a measure to simplify the citizenship procedures for people born in Italy to foreign parents when they become of legal age. Slurs Against Italy’s First Black National Official Spur Debate on Racism 2013-06-23T01:03:55Z In the state of Michigan, the legal age of consent is 16. Juvenile sex offences list 'harmful' 2013-05-01T04:01:24Z Others have suggested reducing the legal age of marriage - currently 18 for women and 21 for men – as a way of dealing with the problem. New Delhi Is Locked Down 2012-12-24T16:50:08Z She suggests settling on family rules, which should emphasize that — as with alcohol — kids and teens are below the legal age limit. Don't Eat Daddy's Cookies: How to Talk Pot with Your Kids 2012-12-13T13:35:34Z But Nazri Zziz, the government minister responsible for legal affairs, said the government had no plans to amend the law regarding the minimum legal age of marriage “because it concerns Islamic law.” Calls to End Child Marriages in Malaysia After 12-Year-Old Weds 2012-11-26T16:25:07Z Why then would the legal age for marriage be maintained? France's Gay Marriage Fight 2012-11-10T09:45:00Z Kamran says they first altered her national identity card to say she was 18, legal age for marriage. The Day the Music Died 2012-07-16T05:00:00Z According to Ukrainian social organizations, about 1.5 million Ukrainians are involved in the sex industry and 20 percent of them are under 18, the legal age for sexual contact in Ukraine. Ukraine plans Euro crowd control, prostitution a problem 2012-05-22T16:04:12Z The age of admission is six; and the course is for six years, 7-13 being the legal age limits; the fee, from which poverty exempts, is almost nominal. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" 2012-03-25T02:00:05.717Z For non-Muslims, the minimum legal age is 18, though a girl can marry as young as 16 with permission from her state’s chief minister. Calls to End Child Marriages in Malaysia After 12-Year-Old Weds 2012-11-26T16:25:07Z "The butler," she said, "has full power of attorney to act for Hargreave while absent, up to the day the girl becomes of legal age." The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z Venneman entered a Yahoo chat room, where the minimum legal age is supposed be 18, and passed himself off as a teenager named Emily. Scott Ritter?s Other War 2012-02-22T09:59:03Z And now Raimundo, needing money at any cost, and not daring to borrow it of any one, broke his trust, for he was not yet of legal age, and sold some of the securities. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z Do you not see that I had to arrange all my affairs and make my will before being born again, because afterwards I should not be of legal age for ten years. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z Population Fund found that in 2011 Malaysia’s Shariah courts had approved 824 marriages involving Muslims in which at least one party was younger than the legal age. Calls to End Child Marriages in Malaysia After 12-Year-Old Weds 2012-11-26T16:25:07Z "Eighteen is the legal age for women," said Ten Eyck. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z It is the same situation in countries with lower retirement ages such as France, whose government set off a national uproar last year when it raised the legal age to 60 from 62. Europe's Forced Retirees Not Going to Go Gently 2011-09-22T00:25:40Z He maintained they had consensual sex on one occasion only, but acknowledged the girl was under the legal age of consent. NH man convicted of raping, impregnating teenage church member gets 15-30 years 2011-09-06T20:28:05Z That nature the old man had fostered in his own family, of which Richard was the absolute head, before he became of legal age. Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z An investigation would later reveal Almonte was 14 and well past the legal age to play for the Little League crown. Little Leaguers offer a simple pledge for a better future in sports and life 2011-08-20T19:38:16Z Both he and his daughter’s mother were below the legal age for marriage. Officials in China Seized Infants for Black Market, Parents Say 2011-08-05T01:03:18Z "They learn about their rights such as the legal age for marriage, or the right to education," said Sudha Murali, UNICEF's senior child protection officer. India schoolgirl defies tradition to reject child 2011-08-04T09:45:48Z Anything other than this is by personal choice between adults of legal age and is not allowed by anyone through High Class NY. City Room: Operators of 'High Class' Escort Service Are Indicted 2011-07-20T19:09:31Z Binge drinking is a problem especially during the so-called "Schoolies Week," marking graduation from high school and often associated with turning 18, the legal age for drinking. Australia puts health warnings on booze bottles 2011-07-12T10:46:08Z The death of his father before his legal age enabled him to realise this project. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z Just last year, Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand, who admitted to having paid for sex with boys during trips to Asia, kept his job after saying the boys were of legal age. Strauss-Kahn Case Curbs Libertine Ways of France’s Powerful 2011-05-24T16:46:04Z He kept his job after explaining that the "boys" were of legal age. What the DSK Scandal Teaches the French 2011-05-19T03:25:42Z “All we were doing was putting together flavors that were appealing to people that definitely are over the legal age,” said Evan Metropoulos, responding to criticism of Blast. Advertising: A Line of Brews Draws a Star Endorser, and Critics 2011-04-18T03:28:53Z Age Requirements.—The legal age for marriage in British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, the Northwest Territories and Newfoundland is fourteen for a male and twelve for a female. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z “It’s not like there’s a legal age limit for being on the Internet,” Ms. Flores said. Under-Age Users of Social Networks Spur Safety Concerns 2011-03-12T02:27:09Z It found a total of 49 workers "hired before reaching the legal age". Apple finds supplier labour abuse 2011-02-16T11:12:08Z Children who enter school a little later than the legal age graduate sooner and with even higher marks than those who begin at the age of six. Education: How Old The New 2011-01-14T03:00:54.370Z The shooter told police that he asked a 21-year-old woman to purchase the handgun for him because he was 20 at the time and "not of legal age to purchase one himself," police said. Realco guns tied to 2,500 crimes in D.C. and Maryland 2010-10-24T16:34:00Z Want of legal age of either party is not a ground for annulment if a child is born, the issue of the union. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z The men say they were past the legal age of consent when Bishop Long initiated the relationships. Sex Scandal Threatens a Georgia Pastor?s Empire 2010-09-25T18:40:00Z Bernstein, an attorney representing the plaintiffs, said that when the relationships started, the plaintiffs were past the legal age of consent in Georgia, which is 16. Atlanta Megachurch Pastor Long Denies Sex Claims 2010-09-22T11:59:00Z A 1997 survey found that almost a quarter of all women were marrying before the legal age of 18, while roughly 45 percent of all infants and young children in the district were malnourished. Defusing India?s Population Time Bomb 2010-08-22T01:24:00Z He is alleged to have called on Dehar's services in March, when she was above the legal age of consent. Franck Rib?ry charged with soliciting underage prostitute 2010-07-20T18:12:00Z To be able to contract marriage, a person must be of sound mind, of legal age of consent, and labouring under neither of the following disabilities: 1. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z He is alleged to have called on her services in March 2010, when she was above the legal age of consent. Police question Rib?ry and Benzema 2010-07-20T14:57:00Z When they were hired, the under-age workers presented false documents showing they were at least 18, the legal age to work in production areas of Iowa slaughterhouses, according to testimony. Former Manager of Iowa Slaughterhouse Is Acquitted of Labor Charges 2010-06-08T01:16:00Z While there is no legal age limit at which children can be left alone - it's an offence to leave children on their own if it places them under risk. 'Let yourself in' 2010-05-26T09:58:00Z The board currently rates about two-thirds of films which portray smoking as suitable for viewing by under-18s, even though 18 is now the legal age at which people are allowed to smoke, they add. Doctors issue health warning over smoking in British film blockbusters 2010-04-28T23:05:00Z Legal Age.—The legal age for marriage throughout the Commonwealth of Australia begins with fourteen years for a male and twelve years for a female. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World 2011-04-04T02:00:08.180Z But the , under the legal age for drinking in Vancouver. Tory conference dominates papers 2010-02-27T06:23:00Z "If these athletes were of legal age, then it's not something that's against the law," he said. IOC to look into celebrations by women hockey team 2010-02-26T05:29:00Z Despite being under the legal age to fight, which was 19, he persisted in his attempts to get to the front line. Final Canadian WWI veteran dies 2010-02-19T04:50:00Z It was further stipulated that all subjects should be of full legal age. The Career of Leonard Wood Felipe Morris was of course several years more than the legal age. The Camp Fire Girls Behind the Lines The legal age for shop employment is fourteen. The Children of the Poor The law don’t recognize any one as the head of a family until of legal age. Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls There, conscripts under the legal age of 19 formed the Young Soldiers' Battalion to train until they were eligible to fight. Final Canadian WWI veteran dies 2010-02-19T04:50:00Z I believe in a rigidly enforced law that keeps girls under legal age and unattended, off the down town streets at nights after a reasonable hour. Chicago's Black Traffic in White Girls One object of these restrictions is to check runaway matches, and to ascertain whether the parties are of legal age, or are marrying with proper consent from parents or guardians. The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage Describing Modern Manners and Customs of Courtship and Marriage, and giving Full Details regarding the Wedding Ceremony and Arrangements Not one of them all was of legal age when she went to work in the shop, under the warrant of her parents’ oath. The Children of the Poor But if one of you is of legal age, the homestead business is settled.” Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls Common law marriage is valid and the legal age for a girl is fourteen years. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV Yes; and much more than you think; for I wish to keep Capitola until she is of legal age. Hidden Hand "Both of more than legal age, and both quite independent of others," answered Craven Kyte. Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend He must have attained the legal age of twenty-five in the interval. Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia being a concordance of choice tributes to the great Genoese, his grand discovery, and his greatness of mind and purpose Even if you were of legal age, the agent might refuse, if he saw fit. Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls In 1897 the legal age of marriage for girls was raised from twelve to sixteen years. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV Then I shall go back and finish my studies, and when you reach the legal age we will be married. The Brothers Karamazov When he had finished speaking, the rector inquired: "Both of legal age?" Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend It is true that some men far anticipated the legal age in assuming offices, honours, privileges. The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 2 He was eligible merely because he had passed the legal age, and had given evidence of sufficient acquisitions. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) The legal age for marriage is fourteen years for boys and twelve for girls. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV If he entered the House of Commons before the legal age, if for long he preferred pleasure to politics, he was determined to make a mark in the political world. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II Of course, she's practically of legal age now; but I know that she still regards you as her guardian and that in a sense you stand in loco parentis toward her. 'Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands "Twenty-one is legal age on the high seas?" Little Miss Grouch A Narrative Based on the Log of Alexander Forsyth Smith's Maiden Transatlantic Voyage But she was of legal age, and perfectly free; he could see that for himself. Georgina's Reasons The common law making 12 years the legal age for a girl to marry has been retained by special statute. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV I had graduated from grammar school; I was of legal age to go to work. The Promised Land Yet, she is of legal age, and absolute mistress of her actions. The Holladay Case A Tale When she reached fourteen—the legal age—she escaped from the routine of school and joyfully went to work in a laundry. One Woman's Life From the evidence already at hand, James saw loopholes available in the matter of the legal age of twenty-one. The Fourth R Montana is one of three States which make 18 years the legal age for the marriage of girls. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV In most cantons the youth becomes a voter at twenty, the legal age for acquiring a vote in federal affairs, though the range for cantonal matters is from eighteen to twenty-one. Direct Legislation by the Citizenship through the Initiative and Referendum |
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