More States Say Religious Agencies Can Turn Down Same-Sex Couples For Adoptions
Oklahoma and Kansas recently passed laws that religious adoption agencies do not have to work with same-sex couples if they don’t want to. That’s a law that’s already on the books in seven other state
Attorney General Denies Asylum To Victims Of Domestic Abuse, Gang Violence
Jeff Sessions has broad powers over the nation’s immigration courts and has long said that asylum-seekers are “gaming” the U.S. system.
‘We Are At A Breaking Point’: Pressure Builds At USC Over Gynecologist Scandal
The Los Angeles Police Department is now investigating 52 complaints about Tyndall, which range from unnecessary touching in the course of pelvic exams to inappropriate sexual comments.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Teacher Honored At Tony Awards As Students Perform
Melody Herzfeld, a drama teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., received the Excellence in Theater Education Award at the Tony Awards Sunday. She sheltered 65 students in a closet in her classroom during the deadly shooting …
What Might Be Behind The Mystery Health Problems U.S. Diplomats Are Experiencing
American diplomats in two countries — China and Cuba — have reported falling ill with symptoms the State Department says are consistent with a concussion or minor traumatic brain injury.
Net Neutrality Has Been Rolled Back — But It’s Not Dead Yet
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai succeeded in repealing the 2015 rules for internet service providers. But some states have already acted to keep net neutrality alive on their turf.
After 35 Years, Air Force Deserter Found Living In California Under False Name
Capt. William Howard Hughes Jr. had top-secret clearance and disappeared in 1983. His family was baffled, and some people speculated he’d defected to the Soviet Union.
Supreme Court Rules That Ohio May Purge Voters From Registration Rolls
A divided Supreme Court has ruled that Ohio is allowed to purge voters from the rolls based on inactivity. The decision could have implications for several states.
Online Big Spenders Tend To Be Men, NPR-Marist Polls Shows
Nearly 3 out of 10 online shoppers have taken the plunge to buy an item that costs $1,000 or more. Men are twice as likely as women to buy a big ticket item online, according to a new NPR/Marist poll.
Back Off: How To Get Out Of The High-Pressure Parenting Trap
Part of a parent’s job is to help kids do their best, but pushing too hard can backfire. Some parents are learning to balance the focus on success with an emphasis on well-being.
Activists Push To Ban Coyote Hunting Competitions
Coyote hunting competitions have come under pressure from environmental and animal rights groups in the U.S. Now some competition hunters wonder whether the events will be allowed to continue.
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