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Kansas City argues it can force Christians to counsel gay married couples without violating SCOTUS

Eighth Circuit panel seems surprised by city's argument that SCOTUS ruling against "conversion therapy" ban doesn't affect its public accommodation law, which requires counselors to see gay couples but not endorse their marriage.

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Michigan AG Nessel pushes back as Trump administration orders coal plant there to remain open

Last week, environmental groups and the attorneys general of Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that the DOE is unlawfully using its emergency powers to keep the plant open.

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Maricopa board of supervisors, recorder now feuding over ballot boxes, amid ongoing legal battle

The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution outlining the locations of drop boxes for the upcoming early voting period without consulting Recorder Justin Heap.

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Gas prices climb across Virginia, Maryland

Virginia’s average gas price stood at $4.43 per gallon Friday. Maryland averaged $4.51, while Washington, D.C., reached $4.66, according to AAA.

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School cellphone ban can't be OK'd fast enough in Pa. for ‘fed up’ parents and teachers

Public support for the bill is widespread and growing, with 74% of U.S. adults backing a ban on cellphones in middle and high school classrooms. It's also bipartisan, with more than 70% of Republicans and Democrats in favor.

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Federal appeals court narrows reach of Illinois’ biometrics privacy law, handing Amazon a win

Appeals court judges said they were joining with other courts in limiting the reach of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

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Mace amendment would require natural-born citizenship for members of Congress and federal judges

The amendment would apply prospectively, meaning no existing officeholder would lose office if ratified, including Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Pramila Jayapal of Washington, and Shri Thanedar of Michigan.

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Texas Board of Nurses suspends Camp Mystic co-owner's nursing license

At the hearing, Austin-based surgeon Dr. Julie Sprunt Marshall, whose daughter survived the flood, raised multiple medical concerns about Eastland’s conduct,

Culture

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NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41

Busch's passing was confirmed by the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR in a joint statement, who described him as a "future Hall of Famer" and a "rare talent."

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Governments pay hefty settlements for threatening, jailing people who share political memes

Hawaii Legislature must approve $118,000 payment to Babylon Bee, activist who blocked ban on "materially deceptive" election content. Tennessee county pays $835,000 to ex-cop jailed for meme response to Charlie Kirk's assassination.