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Children play on a swing set at the Trinity Lutheran Child Learning Center playground in Columbia, Mo.

Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools

The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether Missouri should provide a grant to a church preschool, or if that violates the state's constitution. The state's new governor has abandoned the rule.

This combination of undated photos provided by the Arkansas Department of Correction shows the death row inmates in question. Top row (from left): Jack Harold Jones Jr., Marcel Williams, Stacey E. Johnson, Ledell Lee. Bottom row (from left): Jason F. McGehee, Kenneth Williams, Don Davis and Bruce Earl Ward. McGehee's execution was blocked by federal judge last week.

Federal Court Blocks 7 Executions Set For 11-Day Span In Arkansas

The injunction is based on concerns over the state's method of execution. A state judge had earlier halted the killings because of complaints over the state acquired its lethal injection drugs.

Courts Block 7 Executions Set For 11-Day Span In Arkansas

A county judge and the state supreme court ordered the state not to put the inmates to death. The larger case challenges lethal drugs. The other argues that the inmate is not sane.

Amy Clayton teaches a fifth-grade history class at St. Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, Md. The school, which almost closed eight years ago, has experienced growth over the past few years, largely due to an influx of Catholic families who were drawn to Hyattsville by a desire to live among others who share their values.

Catholics Build 'Intentional' Community Of Like-Minded Believers

Nationally, Americans are growing disenchanted with traditional religion. But in a Maryland suburb, Catholics seeking more spiritual lives are banding together with others who share their values.

Catholics Build 'Intentional' Community Of Like-Minded Believers

Nationally, Americans are growing disenchanted with traditional religion. But in a Maryland suburb, Catholics seeking more spiritual lives are banding together with others who share their values.

John Clarke, a comedian and political satirist beloved in Australia and New Zealand, has died at age 68. He's seen here in an undated photo provided by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

John Clarke, Who Made Fake News Hilarious, Is Mourned In Australia And New Zealand

Satirist John Clarke's pitch-perfect portrayal of an Australian senator denying the impact of an oil spill once prompted a Snopes fact-check report.

Hugo Castro, volunteer coordinator at Border Angels, plays with a Haitian child in Tijuana, March 16, 2017.

San Diego Volunteers Help Haitians Survive In Mexico

Hundreds of Haitians are struggling to eat and find work in Tijuana after their harrowing journey through Latin America ended with a surprising twist.

Federal Judge Blocks 1 Of 8 Upcoming Executions In Arkansas

Arkansas was preparing to execute the inmates before one of its lethal-injection drugs expired. District Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. said one inmate's clemency bid requires the state to wait 30 days.

Teachers, Lawyers And Others Worry About The Fate Of Student Debt Forgiveness

Borrowers are "frightened," "anxious," "betrayed," at the suggestion that a federal student loan forgiveness program could be taken away.

Teachers, Lawyers And Others Worry About The Fate Of Student Debt Forgiveness

Borrowers are "frightened," "anxious," "betrayed," at the suggestion that a federal student loan forgiveness program could be taken away.

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