Katherine Weber

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  Jul 24, 2013

  California's Supreme Court Denies Request to Halt Same-Sex Marriages

  California's Supreme Court ruled in a closed session on Tuesday to deny the request of a San Diego clerk to halt same-sex marriages in the state.

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  Jul 23, 2013

  Only 1 in 5 Americans Believe in Complete Evolution Without God - New Poll

  A new poll indicates that only one in five Americans believe in evolution without the guidance of God, while a majority at 62 percent believe God played some role in human creation.

• Jul 23, 2013

  Ohio Judge Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage of Ailing Man and Partner

  A federal judge in Ohio ruled Monday to recognize an out-of-state marriage between two men, as one of the men is nearing death and the couple wishes to be buried next to each other.

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  Jul 23, 2013

  Six Week Abortion Ban Halted Temporarily by Judge in North Dakota

  A federal judge has granted a temporary injunction Monday blocking North Dakota's ban on abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can occur as early as six weeks of pregnancy.

• Jul 23, 2013

  Clerk Requests to Halt Same Sex Marriages in San Diego, Calif.

  A San Diego County, Calif. clerk responsible for issuing marriage licenses has requested that the state's Supreme Court halt same-sex marriages, pending clarification on the legal standing of Proposition 8.

• Jul 22, 2013

  Judge Refuses to Halt Prayer at Government Meetings In Tennessee

  The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a request to halt prayers at commission meetings in Hamilton County, Tennessee, arguing that the prayer policy is constitutional.

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  Jul 22, 2013

  Norwegian Woman in Dubai Pardoned From Conviction of 'Unlawful Sex' After Being Raped

  A Norwegian woman in Dubai, initially sentenced to 16 months in prison after telling local authorities she had been raped by a co-worker, has been pardoned following extensive international pressure and outrage at the judgment.

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  Jul 18, 2013

  'Choose Life' License Plates Bill Vetoed by Democratic R.I. Governor

  Rhode Island's governor has vetoed legislation that would have allowed the state to issue "Choose Life" license plates, with half of the plates' proceeds going to a Christian crisis pregnancy center.

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  Jul 17, 2013

  Rolling Stone Tsarnaev Cover Photo Sparks Boycott by CVS, Walgreens

  Pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens have announced Wednesday that they will not be carrying the upcoming issue of Rolling Stone magazine in protest of its controversial cover that features Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the 19-year-old accused of killing three and injuring hundreds in the Boston Marathon bombings in April.

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  Jul 17, 2013

  Former President Jimmy Carter on Zimmerman Verdict: Jury Made Right 'Legal Decision'

  Former president Jimmy Carter said in a recent interview that he believes the six woman jury in Sanford, Fla. made the "right decision" when they acquitted George Zimmerman of second degree murder and manslaughter in the death of Trayvon Martin on Saturday.