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Satanic Temple offers protection to U.S. Muslim residents from backlash of Paris terror attacks
Two chapters of the Satanic Temple are offering to help US Muslims in the wake of the deadly Paris attacks.
Ohio teachers now allowed to carry guns in class to stop violence quickly in case of active shooter situations
More than 40 school districts in Ohio have allowed teachers who have conceal-carry permits to carry guns in the classroom.
Deaths by terrorism increased to highest level of 80% in 2014 with 32,658 killed worldwide
The terror attacks in Paris form part of a growing trend in terrorism worldwide, a study shows.
Poll shows Trump, Clinton as Americans' top choices for anti-terror president after Paris attacks
American voters have picked Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential bet Hillary Clinton as the best candidates suited to deal with terrorism after the bloody attacks in Paris, France.
First openly lesbian mayor takes helm in Salt Lake City after narrow poll win vs. fellow Democrat
Residents of Salt Lake City in Utah have elected their first openly gay mayor in a tight contest that pitted Democrats against each other.
Pastor's wife murder: Police see possible suspect in surveillance video footage
Police have obtained a surveillance footage showing a man near the home of Amanda Blackburn may be the suspect in her killing.
#MillionStudentMarch: Students rally to demand free tuition in U.S. public colleges, protest loan debts
Students in different university campuses in the United States held demonstrations on Thursday to demand tuition-free public colleges and protest against student loan debts.
California school district bans depiction of all religious figures after complaint on Muhammad drawing assignment
A school district in California has decided to ban the drawing of all religious figures after one parent complained about an assignment that asked students to depict the Muslim prophet Muhammad.
Christians upset as Tennessee bans Bible distribution in schools following complaint
The distribution of Bibles in six schools in Tennessee has been banned after one complaint has been filed.
Christian university grants benefits to gay couples while maintaining that marriage is between man and woman
A Christian university in Arizona has granted benefits to lawfully married same-sex couples while maintaining its religious beliefs that marriage should be between a man and a woman.
It's unconstitutional to display a Nativity scene, federal judge in Arkansas rules
There will no longer be a Nativity scene on an Arkansas courthouse law after a federal judge ruled that it is unconstitutional.
Utah judge reverses controversial decision, hands back baby to lesbian couple
A Utah judge has reversed a controversial decision that ordered a baby of a lesbian couple to be transferred to a heterosexual couple after he faced backlash.
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to review law that regulates abortion in Texas
The US Supreme Court on Friday agreed to review a 2013 Texas law that regulates abortion in the state.
'Because you prayed, we paid': Stranger pays family's meal after seeing them pray in Oklahoma restaurant
A family that prayed together before a meal at a restaurant in Oklahoma got a wonderful surprise when a stranger paid their meal because of their deed.
It's the 'biggest sham': Sheriffs blast Obama administration's release of 6,000 prisoners
Sheriffs in the US expressed concern about the safety of Americans following the release of more than 6,000 federal prisoners although those who support it said the act is being handled responsibly.
President Obama backs proposed Equality Act that seeks to provide equal rights to LGBT community members
The Obama administration has announced that it is supporting the Equality Act, which will ban discrimination against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity.