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West Virginia lawmakers push religious freedom bill despite governor's veto threat

Legislators in West Virginia are determined to pass a Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Tennessee House panel rejects bill voiding U.S. Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage

A Tennessee House panel has rejected a bill that would defy the U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage last June and defend natural marriage between a woman and a man.

Number of undocumented immigrants in U.S. decreased in last decade with Mexicans posting the largest drop

The number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. has decreased in more than a decade and for the first time dropped below 11 million.

More Americans reach past 100 years old, says latest CDC study on mortality rates

The number of Americans who reached past 100 years old has increased in the last 15 years, according to a new U.S. government report.

U.S. Senate Democrats block bill aimed at cracking down on Syrian, Iraqi refugees

Democrats in the U.S. Senate blocked a bill that would crack down on Syrian and Iraqi refugees coming to the United States as the measure became a referendum for Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump.

8 in 10 Americans, including those who are pro-choice, support abortion restrictions

Eight in ten Americans support restrictions on abortions, according to a new poll relased Tuesday.

Medical experts approve of over-the-counter sale of hormonal birth control pills in U.S.

Women in California and Oregon can now get their contraceptives directly from trained pharmacists instead of getting prescription from their doctor, drawing praise from medical experts.

Supreme Court to hear challenge to Obama immigration policies in 'landmark case on separation of powers'

The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) will file an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, which agreed to review the challenge to the Obama administration's immigration executive actions that have been blocked by a Texas court.

Muslim workers quit Wisconsin jobs after company limits prayers to scheduled breaks

About 53 Somali Muslims have left their jobs at a manufacturing plant in Brillion, Wisconsin after the company imposed a policy requiring them to pray during scheduled company breaks.

Blacks being told Christianity is white man's religion; that's why they're falling for Islam, says conservative author

A conservative author, radio host and an activist has warned fellow black Americans not to fall for Islam, saying they can't see what's really happening.

Tennessee woman launches 'Prayer Warrior' movement for the safety of police officers

A Tennessee woman has launched a "Prayer Warrior" urging people to pray for police officers who risk lives to protect the community.

Wrongfully convicted man who found Jesus in prison gets hired as Kansas church pastor

A man who was wrongly convicted of murder and spent 24 years in a Missouri prison has embraced God and is now serving as an associate pastor in Kansas.

2 Virginia men charged with attempt to provide support to ISIS; suspect arrested at airport about to board flight to Syria

Two Virginia men were charged by the U.S. government Saturday with attempting to support the Islamic State (ISIS) after one of them was arrested at the airport before boarding his flight en route to Syria.

New York farm owners told to pay fine for refusing to host same-sex wedding