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When the Supreme Court Spoke With One Voice

The federal judiciary is being forced to confront a fundamental question: What to do when its orders are defied?

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What Happened to the Francis Revolution?

Pope Francis proved to be far more cautious and conservative than many progressive Catholics had hoped for.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist's Attack

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On May 6, an alligator thrashed and tipped over a couple's canoe in Central Florida where it attacked a woman and killed her.

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