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Judge puts parts of new Kan. abortion law on hold

Shawnee County District Judge Rebecca Crotty blocked two provisions. One requires providers to declare on their websites that the state…

June 28, 2013

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Appeals court lifts hold on Calif. gay marriages

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a brief order saying it has dissolved a stay it imposed on…

June 28, 2013

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House panel pressing IRS figure to talk

The Oversight and Government Reform Committee, in a 22-17 party line vote, ruled that Lerner, who headed the division that…

June 28, 2013

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Snowden’s dad worries about son’s ties to WikiLeaks

Attorney Bruce Fein, who represents Lonnie Snowden, said Friday that Snowden’s father is worried that the legal counsel and travel…

June 28, 2013

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Phoenix, Las Vegas bake in scorching heat

of the West to endure high temperatures

June 28, 2013

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Judge: Hobby Lobby won’t have to pay fines

U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton set a hearing for July 19 to address claims by the owners of Hobby Lobby…

June 28, 2013

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Record heat wave to hit West

A construction worker starts his day at sunrise to beat the heat Thursday in Queen Creek, Ariz. Dangerously hot temperatures…

June 27, 2013

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Hobby Lobby can seek health-care exemption

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver decided the Oklahoma City-based arts-and-crafts chain can proceed with its lawsuit seeking…

June 27, 2013

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Iraq welcomes U.S. military aid

Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, right, said American military commanders should find ways to…

June 27, 2013

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Court: Hobby Lobby can challenge health care law

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver decided the Oklahoma City-based arts and crafts chain can proceed with its…

June 27, 2013

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Texas gov. calls special session on abortion

Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, left, who tried to filibuster an abortion bill, reacts as time expires Wednesday in Austin,…

June 26, 2013

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Immigration bill cruising to Senate passage

Uruguay native and U.S. citizen Luis Pozzolo displays a sign he uses in his fight against amnesty for illegal immigrants…

June 26, 2013

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Will Snowden join ranks of airport denizens?

Passengers eat at a cafe with a TV in the background showing a news report on NSA leaker Edward Snowden…

June 26, 2013

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Pentagon to extend benefits to gay service spouses

Wednesday’s Supreme Court decision opens the door for married gay couples to get federal benefits. Defense officials estimate there are…

June 26, 2013

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Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in California

Same sex couple Lisa Kirk, left, and Lena Brancatelli, right, cry while reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on…

June 26, 2013

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Supreme Court rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional

Supporters of gay marriage embrace outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Wednesday after the court cleared the way for…

June 26, 2013

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For nationwide gay marriage, more battles to be fought

In the meantime, as one gay-rights leader said, there will be “two Americas” – and a host of legal complications…

June 25, 2013

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Court changes historic voting act

Southern states no longer need federal oversight of elections

June 25, 2013

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Arab Idol champ urges Palestinians to unite

Palestinians wait for the Arab Idol winner Palestinian Mohammed Assaf, unseen, on the top of a roof in front of…

June 25, 2013

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Putin says no to US request to turn over Snowden

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media Tuesday in Finland. Putin said National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has…

June 25, 2013

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High court voids key part of Voting Rights Act

In a 5-4 ruling, the court declared unconstitutional a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act that determines which states…

June 25, 2013

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IRS also screened liberal groups

The IRS has been under fire since last month after admitting it targeted tea party and other conservative groups that…

June 24, 2013

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Snowden’s whereabouts unclear

leaker not onboard Russian flight to Cuba

June 24, 2013

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Investigators say disability judges are too lax

Claims for benefits have increased by 25 percent since 2007, pushing the fund that supports the disability program to the…

June 24, 2013