Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing online pornography
Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme
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Supreme Court tosses out decision letting 18-year-olds carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday tossed out a decision allowing 18-year-olds to openly carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania. There
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Trump says he will vote yes on Florida ballot measure to legalize marijuana
If passed, the ballot measure would permit residents over 21 to possess, buy or consume marijuana recreationally. Former President Donald Trump said
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California legislators send governor landmark bill banning six artificial dyes in foods served by public schools
The bill prohibits foods containing synthetic dyes that have been tied to neurobehavioral problems in some children from being served
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California lawmakers pass bill that could make undocumented immigrants eligible for home loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Undocumented immigrants in California could be eligible for state assistance in buying a home under
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Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bleeding and in pain, Kyleigh Thurman didn’t know her doomed pregnancy could kill her. Emergency room doctors
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Newsom orders California state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies Thursday to start removing homeless encampments
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Federal judge refuses to block Biden administration rule on gun sales in Kansas, 19 other states
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge in Kansas has refused to block the nationwide enforcement of a Biden administration rule requiring
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Stripper sues Florida over new age restrictions for workers at adult entertainment businesses
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida’s attorney
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Louisiana lawmaker behind Ten Commandments bill is eyeing more culture war wins
Republican state Rep. Dodie Horton is also backing a bill prohibiting teachers from discussing gender identity or sexual orientation with
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