New Zealand law deems river more than just a body of water

Welcome to Monday, the 83rd anniversary of the Hollywood premiere of “The Wizard of Oz.”

Here are some other news items.

— New Zealand river’s personhood status is recognition it is more than standing water.

— Arkansas judge gets suspended for demeaning comments to criminal defendants.

— Victims of 2017 Texas mass shooting seek to hold federal government liable.

— Pennsylvania’s child-abuser registry faces constitutional challenge.