Nilvarda/iStock(INDIANAPOLIS) — A religious school in Indiana broke with the archdiocese after refusing to fire a teacher who was in a same-sex marriage. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School announced in a statement Thursday that they had a “sincere and significant disagreement” with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis over the issue. “Brebeuf Jesuit has respectfully declined the Archdiocese’s …
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Jun 21
Mission, Texas veteran police corporal shot dead as he chased suspect
Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(MISSION, Texas) — A 13-year veteran police corporal died Thursday night after being shot in the line of duty in Mission, Texas. It was the first time the town saw the loss of a police officer in the line of duty since 1978, police said. Mission Police Cpl. Jose Espericueta leaves behind a wife and …
Jun 21
Victorian house from ‘Stepmom’ movie listed for sale at $3.75 million
SondraP/iStock(NYACK, N.Y.) — Fans of the 1998 film Stepmom can now live in the Victorian home from the movie that made us all ugly cry. Listed at $3.75 million by Christie’s International Real Estate, the 5,239-square-foot house boasts six bedrooms, four-and-a-half bedrooms and fireplace. The wrap-around porch rekindles memories of iconic scenes with Julia Roberts …
Jun 21
After blacks kicked off his juries, Mississippi death row inmate wins at Supreme Court
DNY59/iStock(WASHINGTON) — In a remarkable case, the Supreme Court on Friday threw out the murder conviction of a Mississippi man on death row who had alleged deep-seated racial bias in jury selection cost him a fair trial. Curtis Flowers has already been tried an extraordinary six times, after prosecutors’ first five attempts to convict him …
Jun 21
New Jersey governor signs ‘Sami’s Law’ for rideshare safety in honor of slain student
Columbia Police Department(ROBBINSVILLE, N.J.) — New Jersey’s governor on Thursday signed a law to improve rideshare safety in honor of Robbinsville, N.J., native Samantha “Sami” Josephson, a college student who was kidnapped and killed after she got into a car she mistakenly thought was an Uber. Josephson, a 21-year-old senior at the University of South …
Jun 21
How some moms supplement income working for grocery shopping apps
fstop123/iStock(NEW YORK) — The art of the side hustle may not always be as easy as it seems, but some moms are finding flexible jobs that offer a little financial boost and allow them to work hours that also work for their families. Hilary Gordon has a lot to take care of at her home …
Jun 21
NY poised to decriminalize small amounts of pot, expunge criminal records
Nastasic/iStock(NEW YORK) — The New York state legislature voted overnight to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and expunge the records of low-level pot offenders across the state. The bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is expected to sign it into law. The senate voted on the measure Thursday …
Jun 21
Women working more, sleeping less than they did a year ago, data suggests
PeopleImages/iStock(NEW YORK) — Women are working more and sleeping less than they were a year ago, while men are going in the opposite direction, new data suggests. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual American Time Use Survey looks at breakdowns for work and play by gender and engagement. On days that they worked, employed men …
Jun 21
Explosions rock refinery in Philadelphia; no injuries reported
MattGush/iStock(PHILADELPHIA) — Authorities in Philadelphia are urging residents near a refinery fire in south Philadelphia to shelter in place until notified otherwise. “A large amount of first responders are on scene. Avoid area. Further updates to follow,” the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management said via Twitter. Update: Philadelphia Fire has narrowed the shelter-in-place request to …
Jun 21
Texas police officer dies after being shot in the line of duty, officials say
amphotora/iStock(MISSION, Texas) — A police officer died Thursday night after being shot in the line of duty in Mission, Texas. The unnamed officer, a member of the Mission Police Department, was shot when he was “waved down for a suspect with a weapon,” city officials said. The officer was in critical condition when he was …