Colorado web designer told Supreme Court a man sought her services for his same-sex wedding. He says he didn't -- and he's straight
The Colorado web designer who wanted to refuse LGBTQ customers and just won her case at the Supreme Court had claimed in court filings that a man inquired about her services for his same-sex wedding.
2023-07-01 06:19
What the Supreme Court's LGBTQ rights decision means
The Supreme Court's decision in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections will have a far-reaching impact on other minority groups and could open the door to a slew of cases seeking to further chip away at civil rights protections in the US.
2023-07-01 05:59
Judge clears way for North Carolina 12-week abortion ban to take effect, blocks one provision of law
A federal judge will allow a ban on most abortions in North Carolina after 12 weeks of pregnancy to go into effect on Saturday but temporarily blocked one provision included in the law.
2023-07-01 05:30
Biden's student loan forgiveness program was rejected by the Supreme Court. Here's what borrowers need to know
The Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program Friday, blocking millions of borrowers from receiving up to $20,000 in federal student debt relief, just months before student loan payments are set to restart after a yearslong pause.
2023-07-01 05:16
Multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring operated out of Philadelphia towing business, prosecutors say
A Philadelphia towing company has been accused of running an organized criminal enterprise which purchased millions of dollars' worth of stolen catalytic converters from thieves to sell at a profit, according to prosecutors.
2023-07-01 04:47
Chair of House Foreign Affairs Committee wants more information on decision to revoke Iran special envoy's security clearance
Rep. Michael McCaul, GOP chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is requesting that the State Department provide a detailed description of the allegations against Iran envoy Rob Malley that led to his security clearance being revoked, according to a new letter obtained by CNN.
2023-07-01 04:29
More people of color support stricter gun laws than White Americans, report says
While most Americans support stricter gun measures, people of color are more likely to favor them compared to White Americans, a new report says.
2023-07-01 04:17
Semi-truck driver was 'actively using' TikTok during fatal collision, charged with manslaughter, officials say
A commercial truck driver who caused a fiery six-vehicle crash in January in Arizona was "actively using the TikTok application" when he rear-ended two passenger vehicles, killing five, according to officials.
2023-07-01 03:59
Why Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote about babysitters in her student loan opinion
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, in a concurrence to Friday's ruling striking down President Joe Biden's student debt forgiveness plan, defended the Supreme Court conservative majority's use of a controversial legal theory and -- deploying analogies concerning babysitters and grocery store owners -- laid out how she believed the doctrine should be used in the future.
2023-07-01 03:16
US State Department report details damning failings around chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The US State Department on Friday released its long-awaited Afghanistan After Action Review report, which outlines damning findings and criticizes both the Trump and Biden administrations for decisions that led to the deadly and chaotic US withdrawal from that country after nearly two decades on the ground.
2023-07-01 02:45
Supreme Court allows transgender woman's lawsuit against Virginia prison to continue
The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for an individual who suffers from gender dysphoria to sue a Virginia men's prison for violating a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on disability.
2023-07-01 01:29
Supreme Court leaves in place Mississippi law that critics say disenfranchises Black voters
The Supreme Court declined Friday to take up a challenge to a Mississippi statute that bars individuals convicted of certain felonies from voting. Critics say the law is unconstitutional because it was enacted in 1890 with the intent to disenfranchise Black voters.
2023-07-01 01:26