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The Supreme Court will examine Trump administration regulations that allow employers to claim exemptions to the contraceptive insurance coverage mandate in the Affordable Care Act.

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Politics

Supreme Court Takes Up Birth-Control Conscience Case

Jan 17, 2020

The high court will consider a case involving a challenge to a Trump administration rule that allows employers to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage for religious or moral reasons.

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Law

From left: Luke Austin Lane, Jacob Kaderli and Michael Helterbrand are accused of plotting "to overthrow the government and murder a Bartow County couple," according to police in Floyd County, Ga.

3 Alleged Members Of Hate Group 'The Base' Arrested In Georgia, Another In Wisconsin

Jan 17, 2020

This is the second round of suspected members of The Base to be arrested this week. The group is trying to bring about the downfall of the U.S. government, according to law enforcement.

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Shots - Health News

School lunch rules may be getting more flexible.

More Pizza And Fries? USDA Proposes To 'Simplify' Obama-Era School Lunch Rules

Jan 17, 2020

The USDA proposed new rules to give school food administrators more flexibility and cut food waste. But critics argue the changes could pave the way for more pizza, burgers and French fries.

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Investigations

A member of the station staff pushes a portable wheelchair lift along the platform at an Amtrak station in DeLand, Fla. The company says its policies for having to adjust or remove seats has changed.

Amtrak Asks Two People Who Use Wheelchairs To Pay $25,000 For A Ride

Jan 17, 2020

It usually costs $16 to take Amtrak from Chicago to Bloomington, Ill. The company defended the $25,000 cost for the extra wheelchair users, saying it reflects a new policy.

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Politics

Brock Ervin holds a sign outside the Indiana House chamber at the Statehouse before the 11 representatives of the Electoral College gathered on Dec. 19, 2016, in Indianapolis. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases challenging state attempt

Supreme Court To Hear 'Faithless Electors' Case

Jan 17, 2020

At issues are state attempts to penalize electoral college delegates who fail to vote for the presidential candidate they were pledged to support.

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National Security

After an internal review of how foreign military students are screened, the U.S. Department of Defense says it will implement new security measures for prospective cadets.

Defense Department To Overhaul Screening For Foreign Military Trainees

Jan 17, 2020

Officials said they want to "ensure the program continues." To that end, the department has reviewed "how we can use our resources to do enhanced vetting."

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Environment

Levi Draheim, 11, wears a dust mask as he participates in a demonstration in Miami in July 2019. A lawsuit file by him and other young people urging action against climate change was thrown out by a federal appeals court Friday.

Kids' Climate Case 'Reluctantly' Dismissed By Appeals Court

Jan 17, 2020

The court said the nearly two dozen young people who were trying to force action by the government on climate change did not have standing to sue. The judges said climate change is a political issue.

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Shots - Health News

Sepsis, or blood poisoning, occurs when the body overreacts to infection. It's a leading cause of death worldwide.

Vitamin Treatment For Sepsis Fails In Large Trial

Jan 17, 2020

Hopes were high that a cocktail of vitamins and steroids could treat a deadly disease that kills some 270,000 Americans annually. Trial results were disappointing.

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