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Supreme Court to take up LGBT job discrimination cases

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is taking on a major test of LGBT rights in ...

World Sri Lanka identifies group suspected in Easter bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The coordinated Easter bombings that ripped through Sri Lankan churches ...
8:10 AM
Nation U.S. won't renew sanctions waivers for Iranian oil
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is poised Monday to tell five nations, including allies Japan, ...
8:41 AM
TV 'Game of Thrones' recap: The biggest battle is ahead
Sunday's episode was the episode before the episode -- April 28's set-piece that promises the biggest filmed battle in entertainment history.
25 m ago
Nation The 20 Democrats, Republicans running for president in 2020
Read quick snapshots of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates who have announced so far.
4/10/19
Celebrities Meghan and Harry's royal baby: FAQ answered
Here are some key points about what will be the latest addition to the world's most famous royal family.
10:41 AM
World Actor wins Ukraine presidential vote in landslide
KIEV, Ukraine — With nearly all the votes counted in Ukraine, TV star Volodymyr Zelenskiy ...
8:26 AM
Nation 10 things to know for today
Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be ...
9:43 AM
World See stunning images from around the world
Take a peek at these jaw-dropping photos.
3/28/19
Politics 1600: Rudy sees nothing wrong with using Russian help
Down with dirty The welcome mat put out by Donald Trump's campaign for Russian-hacked information ...
6:13 AM
World Police: Death toll rises to 290 in Sri Lanka bombings
Police in Sri Lanka said the investigation into the Easter Sunday bombings will examine reports that the intelligence community failed to detect or warn of possible suicide attacks before the violence.
12:13 AM
Dan Janison Janison: No such thing as 'sanctuary cities'
There are no true sanctuary cities in America, despite the term's frequent use on all sides of the immigration uproar.
4/21/19
Movies 'The Curse of La Llorona' reigns over weekend box office
The horror film ended the two-week reign of DC Comics' "Shazam!"
4/21/19