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Nation

Justice Antonin Scalia dead at 79

February 14, 2016 12:00 AM
FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2011 file photo, U.S. Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia looks into the balcony before addressing the Chicago-Kent College Law justice in Chicago. On Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, the U.S. Marshals Service confirmed that Scalia has died at the age of 79. (Associated Press)
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Local

SB107 Bill would increase severity of hate crime penalties

By Zoe Woolf Mcginn
February 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Sen. Steve Urquhart, R-St. George, has introduced Senate Bill 107, amending hate crime laws in Utah. (Steve Urquhart)
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Religion

Church leaders counsel members on same-sex marriage decision

July 06, 2015 12:00 AM
After same-sex marriage was legalized, the LDS church leaders released a document for members to understand how to go forward regarding the Supreme Court's decision.
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Readers' Forum

Open letter to the president

By Universe Contributor
June 30, 2015 12:00 AM
My thoughts about what occurred Friday night on the grounds of the White House are immensely troubled. The president of the United States is, simultaneously, a citizen of the nation and the current choice of the United States to represent the entire nation.
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Opinion Outpost

Online Opinion Outpost: June 30

By Emily Hales
June 29, 2015 12:00 AM
The Opinion Outpost features opinions and commentary on the latest hot topics from national news sources. As much as you love hearing from The Universe, we thought you might like to hear from journalists around the nation.
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Nation

Justices uphold use of drug implicated in botched executions

June 29, 2015 12:00 AM
The Supreme Court upheld the use of a controversial drug in lethal injection executions Monday, as two dissenting justices said for the first time that they think it's 'highly likely' that the death penalty itself is unconstitutional.
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Nation

Supreme Court: By doing whatever a spider can

By Steven Pelham
June 27, 2015 12:00 AM
A comic on the Supreme Court's decision on the length of royalties a person can receive after a Spider-Man toy is patented.
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Nation

Invested Utahns weigh in on same-sex marriage ruling

By Steven Pelham
June 26, 2015 12:00 AM
Invested Utahns who have been engaged in the same-sex marriage battle are starting to weigh in on Friday's Supreme Court ruling that makes the right for same-sex couples to marry the law of the land.
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Nation

Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide

June 26, 2015 12:00 AM
See also: Invested Utahns weigh in on both sides of the same-sex marriage ruling
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Nation

U.S. religious organizations react to Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling

By Emily Hales
June 26, 2015 12:00 AM
The Supreme Court decision to officially legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states has raised questions among religious congregations about what the ruling means to their faith.
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Nation

Supreme Court upholds nationwide health care law subsidies

June 25, 2015 12:00 AM
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the nationwide tax subsidies under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, in a ruling that preserves health insurance for millions of Americans.
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Opinion Outpost

Online Opinion Outpost: April 21, 2015

By Mallory Jesperson
April 21, 2015 12:00 AM
The Opinion Outpost features opinions and commentary on the latest hot topics from national news sources. As much as you love hearing from The Universe, we thought you might like to hear from journalists around the nation.
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Local

Warren Jeffs' brothers can avoid child labor queries

January 21, 2015 12:00 AM
Deposition copy of Lyle Jeffs refusal to answer questions regarding the FLDS religion.
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Nation

Supreme Court discusses taking up same-sex marriage case

By Donovan Baltich
January 09, 2015 12:00 AM
U.S. Supreme Court justices will hold a private conference to discuss whether to hear same-sex marriage cases. (Kjetil Ree)
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Nation

Recess appointments under fire

By Esteban De Hoyos
January 22, 2014 12:00 AM
The Supreme Court will decide if recess appointments are constitutional. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
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Nation

Court orders new look at health care challenge

November 26, 2012 12:00 AM
In this March 28, 2012 file photo, supporters of health care reform rally in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on the final day of arguments regarding the health care law signed by President Barack Obama. America's decision to re-elect President Barack Obama over Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will impact key sectors of the American economy. The President's victory preserves his health care overhaul, which aims to cover millions of uninsured Americans (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
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Nation

Affordable Health Care: What it means for you

July 27, 2012 12:00 AM
President Obama's health insurance program, dubbed 'Obamacare' by many, continues to be scrutinized by the nation. Meanwhile, BYU students strive to understand the changes involved with the new health care policies.
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Nation

Ruling reached on SB 1070

June 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Both sides of the immigration debate are encouraged by the recent Supreme Court ruling on Arizona’s controversial bill, SB 1070.
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