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The result was a defeat for a group of California teachers who claimed their free speech rights were violated when they were forced to pay dues to the state’s teachers union.
The justices also called for additional briefing on alternative ways that employees of religious organizations could receive coverage for birth control without involving the organizations themselves. The new order could mean that the court is deadlocked on the case.
An Egyptian airliner passenger claiming to have an explosive belt diverted the flight from Alexandria, releasing dozens of passengers but holding others onboard for hours.
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Corey Lewandowski turned himself in to police in Florida and was charged with misdemeanor battery. Trump's campaign denies what is now seen on video, with the candidate himself tweeting that there is "nothing there."
The Republican schism over Donald Trump is so sensational that it has overshadowed the fissures that threaten to rip apart the the coalition of fiscal conservatives, national security hawks and social conservatives.
Former FBI officials said the bureau will always face an uphill battle against private firms, which can offer much more money, a less rigorous code of conduct and more opportunities to do creative work.
The actress won an Oscar as a teen for playing Helen Keller in “The Miracle Worker” and later became known for her dual roles in "The Patty Duke Show."
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The U.S. cited security concerns as the campaign against the Islamic State continues.
The research showed that couples who drank more than two caffeinated drinks a day during the weeks before conception had a higher risk that the woman would miscarry.
The woman in Everett, Wash., was moments away from pressing the button for the compactor when she heard the faint sound of cries.
Millennials get a bad rap for being irresponsible with money, but a new study shows their priorities may actually be in the right place.
After he left CBS, David Letterman grew a beard, and the beard grew a following.
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