The Curious Case Of A Florida Man Who Called Politicians Corrupt, Got Thrown In Jail
Fane Lozman's second trip to the U.S. Supreme Court could have far-reaching implications for freedom of speech.
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Same-Sex-Marriage Flashpoint: Alabama Considers Quitting The Marriage Business
Several rural probate judges quit issuing licenses after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. Now the state is considering doing away with marriage licenses.
West Virginia Schools Closed As Teacher Walkout Enters Day 3
Teachers unions are calling for salary increases and a health care fix, but it's unclear when their demands will be satisfied well enough to send them back to the classroom.
Florida Governor Calls For Raising Age Limit For Gun Purchases From 18 To 21
Instead of broader gun control, Gov. Rick Scott wants to keep guns away from mentally ill or violent people. He announced funds for "school hardening" and police officers in every school.
America No Longer A 'Nation Of Immigrants,' USCIS Says
The new director of Citizenship and Immigration Services says changing the federal agency's mission statement reminds staff that they work for the American people.
U.S. Biathlon Team Speaks Out For Gun Control
The sport's athletes must ski across the course, then calm their breathing and use rifles to fire at a target. For biathletes, the fact that their sport involves firearms isn't always comfortable.
In Pennsylvania, New Court-Drawn Voting Map Could Shift Advantage To Democrats
The state Supreme Court declared the previous districts an unconstitutional gerrymander. Republicans vow to challenge the new map, which they say amounts to overreach by the Democratic-majority court.
House Conservatives Say They Will Challenge Speaker Ryan On Any Broad Immigration Plan
Conservatives in the House are expressing their opposition to any broad immigration agreement. They say they will challenge Speaker Paul Ryan's leadership if he brings such a bill to the floor.
House Republicans Open Investigation Into White House Handling Of Porter Scandal
House oversight committee Chairman Trey Gowdy wrote a letter to the White House expressing concerns about contradictions between the FBI director and White House officials over security clearances.
Some California Cities Criminalize Nuisance Code Violations
A lawsuit filed Tuesday aims to halt what it sees as the criminalization of minor property code violations, which can hit homeowners with thousands of dollars in cost recovery fees.