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United Methodist Church to debate LGBTQ clergy, same-sex weddings
This weekend, more than 860 delegates from across the world will convene for a four-day conference, where they'll debate and likely vote on one of three proposals.
7 years ago
R. Kelly bond set at $1M after arrest on charges of aggravated sexual abuse
Kelly is being allowed to go free as he awaits trial after posting $100,000, or 10 percent of the bond.
7 years ago
Mueller: Manafort ‘brazenly violated the law’ for years
Citing Manafort's lies to the FBI, several government agencies and his own lawyer, prosecutors said that "upon release from jail, Manafort presents a grave risk of recidivism.
7 years ago
Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to federal family planning program
The Trump administration has issued its final draft of a rule that makes sweeping changes to Title X.
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Florida police: Robert Kraft, owner of Patriots, to face solicitation charges
Jupiter Police Chief Daniel Kerr announced the charges on Friday as part of a sting on a local spa.
7 years ago
Growing marijuana industry struggles to attract employees of color
Massachusetts wants to give people of color a leg-up in the legal marijuana industry but is off to a very slow start. Next to no black or Latino candidates have applied.
7 years ago
Smollett reactions epitomize polarized state of U.S. politics
The case seemed to inflame political tensions even more while creating potentially damaging consequences for genuine hate crime victims in the future.
7 years ago
U.S. soda taxes work, studies suggest — but maybe not as well as hoped
Researchers, meanwhile, are trying to quantify the impact of soda taxes by looking at sales data from retail establishments, including grocery stores and convenience stores.
7 years ago
Aircraft, submarine project money may be at risk, Casey says
Casey's office said there is nearly $200 million in congressionally approved money for military construction projects in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Top flutist settles gender pay-gap suit with Boston Symphony Orchestra
Elizabeth Rowe was among the first women to file a gender pay-equity claim under the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act.
7 years ago
New York City admits defrauding FEMA out of millions after Superstorm Sandy
The city has now agreed to reimburse the federal government $5.3 million for its false claims, according to the settlement proposed Wednesday.
7 years ago
Coast Guard lieutenant had hit list of lawmakers and media figures, feds say
Federal agents found 15 firearms and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition when Christopher Hasson was arrested. Authorities deem him a 'domestic terrorist.'
7 years ago
Court: Constitutional ban on high fines applies to states
The case drew interest from liberal groups concerned about police abuses and conservative organizations opposed to excessive regulation.
7 years ago
Scrubbing the past to give those with a criminal record a second chance
In the last two years more than 20 states have expanded or added laws to help people move on from their criminal records — most involve misdemeanors.
7 years ago
Bernie Sanders enters 2020 presidential campaign, no longer an underdog
Sanders is giving it another go, launching a second campaign for the White House four years after surprising Democrats with a strong bid for the party's 2016 nomination.
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