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Pope Leo XIV accepts San Diego bishop's resignation over embezzlement scandal
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta stepped down from his post at Saint Peter’s Chaldean last month, the Vatican said in a bulletin Tuesday. Bishop Saad Hanna Sirop has replaced him in the interim.
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First Amendment protects elementary school students, appeals court says in 'All Lives Matter' case
With 9th Circuit ordering a trial in lawsuit against principal for allegedly punishing first-grader for giving classmate a drawing, appeals courts covering half the states now recognize First Amendment rights at young ages.
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Drug prices at hospitals can vary up to 2,000X across country: Report
The price for the same prescription drug in different hospitals nationwide could have more than a $10,000 difference, according to a new report.
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Texas again sets new jobs record, annual growth rate outpaces national rate in June
Last month, Texas reached a new record high of having the largest labor force ever reported in state history of 15,850,100. June marked 60 of 62 months of job growth, according to Texas Workforce Commission data.
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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron steps down after viral kiss cam moment at Coldplay concert
Both Byron and Cabot jumped off camera when they were caught on the jumbotron at a Massachusetts Coldplay show this week.
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Texas legislature approves 17 constitutional amendments for Nov. 4 ballot
In the regular legislative session, the Texas legislature passed joint resolutions with a two-thirds majority proposing the following constitutional amendments.
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Pennsylvania Department of Health reclassifies fentanyl copycats, allowing harsher penalties
In recent years, synthetic opioids including copycat versions of fentanyl have taken an opioid crisis that began with prescription painkillers and dragged it to new depths. Among this new wave is a class of drugs called nitazenes.
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California legislation would fine stores for theft of their shopping carts
The measure, Senate Bill 753, was introduced at the urging of the city of San Jose, which faces major homelessness and budget crises.
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Parents and teachers legally challenging gender secrecy policies in California schools
Thomas More Society attorneys are representing teachers and parents in a lawsuit over Parental Exclusion Policies on the gender identity of California students.
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Two Democratic senators introduce new FEMA bill to define extreme heat as a disaster
The Extreme Heat Emergency Act from Sens. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, and Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, would “explicitly authorize extreme heat as a major disaster.
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Louisiana Gov Landry appoints new leadership to Children and Family Services Department
Gov. Jeff Landry announced a leadership shakeup Friday at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, naming Rebecca Harris as the agency's next secretary.
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Federal judge blocks Washington state law requiring clergy to report abuse learned in confession
Senate Bill 5375 makes members of the clergy – including ministers, priests, rabbis and others – mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.
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Newsom's office is skeptical as AG Bondi visits Alcatraz
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s staff expressed skepticism about reopening Alcatraz as a federal prison following Pam Bondi’s visit to the historic tourist attraction. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the idea "stupid."