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Timothy Keller, prominent NYC-based pastor and best-selling author, dies at 72

NEW YORK - Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died Friday morning at home after three-year bout with pancreatic cancer. He was 72.His family announced that he had been in hospice care, and that he died with his wife of 48 years, Kathy, by his side.Keller and his family launched Redeemer in 1989, and the congregation went on to welcome more than 5,000 attendees across its multiple locations each week.A new evangelical church in Manhattan filled with young adults was unique in a city known more for its secularism and the Gothic spires of its older sanctuaries.

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Video shows protester punch officer after lawmakers pass restrictions on abortion, gender-affirming care

LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Legislature on Friday approved a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on gender-affirming care for people younger than 19 in a move so contentious that lawmakers on both sides have said they may be unable to work together in the future.Conservative lawmakers called in a visibly ill colleague so they would have enough votes to end a filibuster and pass a bill with both measures. Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, who pushed for the bill, has promised to sign it into law.The mood in the Nebraska Capitol has been volatile since lawmakers on Tuesday advanced by a single vote the hybrid measure that ties together restrictions that Republicans have pursued across the U.S.

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Health ministry starts cashless treatment for all CGHS beneficiaries at six AIIMS

New Delhi: The union health ministry on Saturday said that it has commenced cashless treatment facility for all Central Government Health Scheme or CGHS beneficiaries, serving and pensioners, at six All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). “Patient care facilities available at 6 fully functional AIIMS at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Jodhpur, Raipur and Rishikesh shall be extended to the CGHS beneficiaries on cashless basis. It will be particularly beneficial for the senior citizens (retired pensioner beneficiaries of CGHS) who find it difficult to submit individual reimbursement claims and follow up approvals.

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Here's why a government default may be worse than a government shutdown

FILE - The early morning sun strikes the U.S. Capitol Nov. 6, 2006, in Washington, DC.

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Why policyholders should check room rent limit while buying health insurance

health insurance policy, make sure that you understand how the room rent limit works as it may reduce your claim substantially. Ajay Shah, Head – Distribution, Care Health Insurance said it is crucial to comprehend how hospitals classify their rooms - based on facilities and services provided such as shared rooms, single private rooms, standard or deluxe rooms, and so on. The room rent type is specified in policy documents and will determine the type of room a policyholder is eligible for occupying at the time of hospitalisation.

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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile gets its first name change in history

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is parked Thursday in West Reading.

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Texas parents charge 19-year-old daughter rent; reveal criticism and support

Kylee Deason graduated in May 2022. She decided to stay at home and work full time, leading her parents to start charging her rent.

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North Carolina GOP begins to override governor's veto on abortion ban bill

RALEIGH, UNITED STATES - JUNE 24: Abortion rights demonstrators gather to protest against the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health case on June 24, 2022 in Raleigh, United States. The Court's decision in the Dobbs v Jackson RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate voted Tuesday to override the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in the first of two steps necessary to enact the policy over Gov.

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Debt ceiling: Biden, congressional leaders to meet as McCarthy pushes for faster deal

FILE - U.S. President Joe Biden gives remarks to reporters alongside Spains Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on May 12, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Biden likely to resume debt limit talks on Tuesday

President Joe Biden and congressional leaders will likely resume talks on Tuesday at the White House over the debt limit, the president said Sunday, as the nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight.The meeting was initially supposed to be Friday, but was abruptly postponed so staff-level talks could continue before Biden and the four congressional leaders huddled for a second time. Administration and congressional officials said Sunday that a meeting has not been finalized, although Tuesday was the likeliest option as Biden returns to Washington on Monday and is scheduled to leave for the Group of 7 summit in Japan on Wednesday.Biden did not detail much progress in the talks, but said he remained hopeful that an agreement could be reached with Republicans to avoid what would be an unprecedented debt default, which could trigger a financial catastrophe."I remain optimistic because I’m a congenital optimist," Biden told reporters while out for a bike ride in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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Debt ceiling standoff: Spending on Covid gives way to new focus on deficit

debt ceiling standoff: The ambitious COVID-19 era of government spending to cope with the pandemic and rebuild is giving way to a new focus on tailored investments and stemming deficits. President Joe Biden has said recouping unspent coronavirus money is “on the table" in budget talks with Congress. While the White House has threatened to veto Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt ceiling bill with its “devastating cuts" to federal programs, the administration has signaled a willingness to consider other budget caps.

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Eurovision 2023: Swedish singer Loreen wins global music competition

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Sweden Entry Loreen wins The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on stage at the Grand Final at the M&S Bank Arena on May 13, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images) LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with her power ballad "Tattoo," at a colorful, eclectic music competition clouded for a second year running by the war in Ukraine.The diva from Stockholm beat acts from 25 other countries to take the continent’s pop crown at the final of the competition in Liverpool.

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Nevada considers tax credits to lure Sony, film industry to Las Vegas

A Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas retail store at the entrance of the Venetian Hotel & Casino is viewed on February 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) CARSON CITY, Nev. - Last month, Las Vegas was talking baseball.

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North Carolina governor vetoes abortion ban bill, prepares for possible override

Roy Cooper, governor of North Carolina, speaks about investments in affordable, accessible high-speed internet at the Carole Hoefener Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, US, on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Photographer: Grant Baldwin/Bloomberg via Getty RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.About 1,000 abortion-rights activists and voters watched on a plaza in the capital of Raleigh as Gov.

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Drexel Hill residents angry as they find anti-Semitic flyers in yards, street signs

DREXEL HILL, Pa. - A Delaware County community in outrage over anti-Semitic signs, posted on Upper Darby stop signs, sidewalks and yards. Police are looking for whoever is responsible for planting the hate-filled messages."There was a little brochure pamphlet thing.

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Organization found 'red flags' in evaluations of Philadelphia prisons: 'It's a real crisis'

PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania non-profit organization claims it found several red flags during evaluations of Philadelphia's five prisons, days after city's first prison break in a decade. Ameen Hurst, 18, and Nasir Grant, 24, sprung themselves free from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center around 8:30 Sunday night, investigators said. Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney told reporters the duo missed three headcounts before prison guards realized they were missing Monday afternoon.Sources tell FOX 29 that holding cell doors and a door to an outside recreation yard were left unlocked.

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Texas lawmaker accused of having sex with and giving alcohol to teen staffer expelled from state house

TEXAS - Bryan Slaton, a Republican from Royse City, was expelled the Texas House. It was a day of reckoning for Slaton, as he is accused of breaching House rules and criminal law.MORE: Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles days after Allen mall shooting"Representative Slaton provided excessive amounts of alcohol to a 19-year old female legislative aide from his capitol office over whom he had the primary responsibility for overseeing and who was unable to give effective consent, took advantage of her intoxication and had sexual intercourse with her," said State Representative David Spiller, a Republican from Jacksboro.For more than a month, the actions of the 45-year-old former youth pastor have received intense scrutiny from investigators and House colleagues.Among those leading the call for expulsion was Houston State Representative Ann Johnson who served as a prosecutor of sex crimes for years.Texas AG Paxton denounces decision to drop charges against transgender rights protester"We fear the dark alley, the idea of a perpetrator there with a knife or a gun, but it is this type of man that steals innocence.

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US Merchant Marine Academy official under fire for tweet on 'white, male' roots of racism, misogyny

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy official is under fire for a series of racially charged tweets – including one in which he attributes misogyny and racism to "the same white, male root."Anton Tripolskii, who was hired at the Kings Point, New York, school as its $142,595-per-year sexual assault response director, sent a June 2020 tweet that's now at the target of a scathing letter from the U.S.

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'They laughed at me': Mother of Philadelphia teen killed in ambush shooting alleges gun lobbyists mocked her

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia mother has become an advocate for gun laws after the shooting death of her son in the city. Meredith Elizalde lost her only child Nicolas, 14, when he was gunned down while leaving a football scrimmage near Roxborough High School. Four other teens were also injured in the shooting that erupted on the city street in September 2022. As she prepares for her first Mother's Day without her son, she's also pleading with the public to help find one of the suspects in her son's murder, 17-year-old Dayron Burney-Thorn. Burney-Thorn is being sought on charges of murder, conspiracy, four counts of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment in relation to the shooting.

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Allen Premium Outlet Shooting: Leaders, celebrities react to deadly shooting

ALLEN, Texas - After the tragic shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon many leaders and politicians issued statements sharing their concerns and sentiments.READ MORE: Allen Premium Outlets Shooting: Shooter 'neutralized,' fatalities confirmed with at least 9 hospitalizedWARNING: Some statements contain foul languageTexas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement shortly after the shooting."Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas tonight during this unspeakable tragedy," said Governor Abbott.

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Democrats move pro-union amendment out of divided Pa. House

View of the Pennsylvania State Capitol in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April 2, 2023. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) HARRISBURG, Pa. - A proposed workers' rights amendment to the state constitution passed the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House on Wednesday, the first step in a process that, if successful, will take years to complete.Democrats in control of the chamber moved the proposal over to the Republican-controlled state Senate on a 102-99 vote.

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Pennsylvania Senate backs bill to narrow Philly commuter tax

PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania's state Senate voted Wednesday to pare back a Depression-era law that allows Philadelphia to impose a commuter tax on suburban residents.The bill passed, 28-21, with every Republican and one Democrat backing it. However, it likely faces a chilly reception in the state House of Representatives, where Democrats have a one-seat majority.Under the bill, Philadelphia would lose the authority to impose a wage tax on people who work from home, even if they work for employers located in the city.

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Philly school touched by gun violence helps students with grief while providing incentive to speak out

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - After one school loses another student to gun violence, school leaders are having important discussions and reminding students they don’t have to get involved with the wrong crowd. And, there's an incentive to step forward.All week, students have been mourning the loss of Salaah Fleming. His picture and flowers have been left behind where he used to sit.

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Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act; Gov. Inslee calls special session

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is calling lawmakers back to work after they rejected a bill setting out a new statewide drug policy — a development that has put the state on the brink of decriminalizing possession of fentanyl and other drugs while also depriving it of much-needed investments in public health.Lawmakers adjourned their regular session late last month after voting down a bill that would keep drug possession illegal and boost services for people struggling with addiction.

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JetBlue to offer non-alcoholic beer on domestic flights

FILE - A jetBlue airplane heads in for a landing at Boston Logan International Airport. (Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Travelers on JetBlue will soon be able to enjoy non-alcoholic beer on all domestic flights as more Americans seek out beverages without the buzz. The airline will serve Athletic Brewing Company’s Upside Dawn Golden beginning this month, the companies announced in a joint statement.

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Scottish Labour unveils plan for Older People's Commissioner after covid pandemic tragedies

Scottish ministers are under pressure to support a dedicated commissioner for older people in the wake of covid.

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Meghan Markle's former pal warns her 'do the right thing' as dad's health declines

Meghan's Markle former pal Lizzie Cundy is urging the Duchess to put the past behind her and mend her relationship with her sick father.

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Why you should buy health insurance plans for your family

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Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students

KENNEWICK, Wash. - A Washington State middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, which prompted outcry from parents over the "horrifying" and "highly vile" game. In a video recorded by appalled students at Desert Hills Middle School in Kennewick, minor students and adult teachers are shown licking marshmallow cream off of either side of two clear plexiglass panes at the same time during a competition at a school a pep rally on March 31. Students in the crowd could be heard screaming, "Ew," "Disgusting," "That’s so gross," and "What the heck?" in the video, which was later posted to Facebook by a concerned mother. Another student yelled, "Who thought that this was a good idea?"WASHINGTON BILL TO ALLOW MEDICAL TRANSGENDER INTERVENTIONS ON MINORS WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT Megan Sa, the mother whose daughter sent her the video, told Fox News Digital that she originally emailed the superintendent, the school board and the human resources department asking for an explanation regarding what happened to see how they would be addressing the situation. In the video, the principal is seen laughing while taking out his phone to film the scene, according to Sa.

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Krispy Kreme offers 'sweet tax break' deal on doughnuts for Tax Day, April 18

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Krispy Kreme is offering a "sweet tax break" for doughnut fans in honor of the tax filing deadline on Tuesday.Customers who visit participating U.S. shops on April 18 and purchase an assorted or Original Glazed dozen at regular price will only pay the sales tax on a second Original Glazed dozen, the company said. Pricing for the second dozen varies based on each state’s sales tax.

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House where MLK planned 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches moving to Michigan

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House Speaker McCarthy rounds 100 days in office, faces tough road ahead

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks during a news conference outside of his office at the U.S. Capitol on January 24, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide

FILE - In this photo illustration, a Tik Tok logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Thiago Prudêncio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)HELENA, Mont. - Montana lawmakers gave final passage Friday to a bill banning the social media app TikTok from operating in the state, a move that's bound to face legal challenges but also serve as a testing ground for the TikTok-free America many national lawmakers have envisioned.The measure now goes to Republican Gov.

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Tax Day Is April 18: Haven't filed yet? Here's what to know

Filing U.S. tax returns — especially for the first time — can seem like a daunting task, but there are steps you can take to make it less stressful.Whether you do your taxes yourself, go to a tax clinic or hire a professional, navigating the tax system can be complicated and stressful.

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Oregon man throws thousands of dollars in cash on I-5 freeway

Vehicles travel along the I-5 freeway, whose expansion would impact Harriet Tubman Middle School, in Portland, Oregon, U.S. on Wednesday, Jan.

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How Cash App founder's stabbing unleashed 'lawlessness' debate in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO - The violent stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee earlier this month fueled accusations of "lawlessness" and progressive policies run amok in San Francisco.Lee's death in the usually quiet neighborhood of Rincon Hill on April 4 riled up Elon Musk, worried residents, and police union heads for what they called the city's lax attitude toward crime."Violent crime in SF is horrific and even if attackers are caught, they are often released immediately. Is the city taking stronger action to incarcerate repeat violent offenders @BrookeJenkinsSF," Musk tweeted after the news of Lee's death came out.Venture capitalist Matt Ocko also criticized San Francisco in the wake of his friend Lee's death."Bob Lee was a friend to me & multiple people in my firm. My heart goes out to his loved ones.

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Second expelled Black Democrat reinstated to Tennessee House

Justin Pearson. (Photo by Seth Herald/Getty Images) NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The second of two Black Democrats who were kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House followed his colleague back to work at the Capitol on Thursday, a week after their expulsion for participating in a gun control protest propelled them into the national spotlight.State Rep. Justin Pearson, of Memphis, was sworn in Thursday outside the Statehouse.

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2 women arrested, charged with stealing $450K from employer, Chester County DA says

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - Two Chester County women have been arrested for stealing $450,000 from their employer, Chester County officials said.The announcement came Wednesday from the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, saying 22-year-old West Chester resident Mikayla Zeigler and 25-year-old Danielle King, of Chadds Ford, reportedly stole $450,000 from their employer, a doctor in West Chester, between October 2020 and August 2021.In addition, the two are charged with trying to sell items, valued at over $1 million, that belonged to the doctor.Officials outlined an extensive scheme by the women, stealing from the doctor and spending that money on themselves.According to officials, King and Zeigler convinced the victim to use an electronic banking system, which allowed them access to accounts of the victim and his businesses. They worked in positions where they had control over banking and access to checks, debit cards, credit cards and account numbers.MORE HEADLINES:The two women left their jobs suddenly August 25, 2021.The doctor took note of a large amount of money he thought was stolen from various bank and credit card accounts and alerted Chester County detectives in September of 2021.Authorities said detectives found the defendants stole $256,950.88 through 80 unauthorized payments from four of the victim’s bank accounts.The women then allegedly put the money into their bank accounts, Paypal accounts, Applecard accounts and car and student loan payments, between January and August 2021.The women are also accused of stealing $108,302.00 from January through August 2021, using credit cards.

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Florida set to execute ‘ninja killer’ in couple’s 1989 death

Pictured: Louis Gaskin (Photo via Florida Department of Corrections) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida has ramped up executions under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, with a man known as the "ninja killer" set to die Wednesday for the 1989 slayings of a couple visiting the state from New Jersey.Louis Bernard Gaskin, 56, was scheduled to be executed at 6 p.m.

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'Ebony Alert' proposed for missing Black women and youth in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A California state senator is floating a bill to address the lack of attention of given to Black children and young women who go missing in the state.Black children are disproportionately classified as "runaways" in comparison to their white counterparts who are classified as "missing" and, therefore, many Black children do not receive the Amber Alert, according to the Black and Missing Foundation. And 40% of sex trafficking victims are Black women.To combat these statistics, Sen.

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US President Joe Biden signs legislation ending Covid national emergency

Also Read: Biden won't veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency The Covid-19 virus was declared a public health emergency by the health secretary of the Trump administration on 31 January 2020, whereas former US President Donald Trump declared it a national emergency in March of that year. President Joe Biden has broadened the use of emergency powers since he took office in January 2021. The national emergency response to covid has allowed the U.S.

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Washington Senate votes to ban sale of assault weapons weeks after House approves measure

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington state Senate on Saturday approved an assault-weapons ban, a measure long sought by gun-control advocates.HB1240 passed the Senate in a 27-21 vote, with one excused. The measure will go back to the House since it was amended by the Senate before it is sent to Gov.

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States consider banning cosmetics that contain PFAS

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Oregon mom sues state for denying adoption over her gender beliefs

Oregon mom Jessica Bates claims the Oregon Department of Human Services unconstitutionally discriminated against her religious beliefs. (Alliance Defending Freedom) A woman who claims she was barred from adopting children because of her religious beliefs on gender and sexuality filed a federal complaint against the Oregon Department of Human Services.Jessica Bates felt compelled to adopt based on her Christian faith but asserts her faith was used against her by the state of Oregon, according to a lawsuit filed on her behalf by Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative legal advocacy group. Under the Oregon Department of Human Services policy, the state adoption application requires potential parents to "respect, accept and support… the sexual orientation, gender identity, [and] gender expression of children." Oregon officials allegedly barred Bates from adopting children because she was unwilling to affirm transgender identity and procedures.

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Idaho school board member attacks governor in profane tweet: 'I’m p---ing on your grave'

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Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth

FILE-A transgender woman speaks at a Transgender Day of Visibility event on March 31, 2023. (Photo by Aimee Dilger/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) TOPEKA, Kan. - Republican legislators in Kansas approved a plan early Friday to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth, capping a week of intensifying efforts to rolling back LGBTQ rights like other states with GOP-controlled legislatures.The Kansas House voted 70-52 to pass a bill requiring the state's medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though many professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to preserving their mental health and preventing suicides. The Senate then voted 23-12 to approve the measure, sending it to Democratic Gov.

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Supreme Court rules transgender student can run girls track in West Virginia

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a 12-year-old transgender girl in West Virginia to continue competing on her middle school’s girls sports teams while a lawsuit over a state ban continues.The justices refused to disturb an appeals court order that made it possible for the girl, Becky Pepper-Jackson, to continue playing on her school’s track and cross-country teams, where she regularly finishes near the back of the pack.Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas would have allowed West Virginia to enforce its law against Pepper-Jackson.Pepper-Jackson is in the middle of the outdoor track season. She had filed a lawsuit challenging the law, the Save Women’s Sports Act, which West Virginia lawmakers adopted in 2021.

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