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Wednesday's decision seems to be an extension of a 2012 ruling in which the Supreme Court unanimously found that a fourth-grade teacher at a Lutheran school who was commissioned as a minister could not sue over her firing.

High Court Rules Many Parochial Teachers Aren't Covered By Fair Employment Laws

The 7-2 decision carving out a religious exemption could potentially affect other employees of religious hospitals, universities and charities.

Epic Games, creator of the popular game "Fortnite," accuses Apple of running its App Store as an illegal monopoly because it only allows in-app purchases on iPhones to be processed by Apple's own payment system. The trial outcome could have far-reaching consequences for Silicon Valley and the future of how money moves on smartphones and other devices.

The Epic Games Vs. Apple Trial Has Begun. Here's What You Need To Know

The trial is about one app developer, Epic Games, but the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for Silicon Valley and the future of how money moves on smartphones and other devices.

Marvin Gaye's hit record "What's Going On" encapsulates the political turmoil of 1971 while also inspiring hope for change.

NPR's 50 Favorite Songs Of 1971

Critics widely consider 1971 one of the best years in music history. For NPR's 50th anniversary, public radio stations turn back the clock and reflect on the year's best tracks.

The San Diego Central Jail on Front Street, August 7, 2018.

Man Gets New Sentence Amid Push For Review Of Unduly Harsh Prison Terms

James Riveria is the fifth local defendant to receive a new sentence since recent changes to state law opened the door for prosecutors to petition for resentencing in cases where the sentences may have been harsher than warranted.

In this March 24, 2021 photo, a migrant man, center, holds a child as he looks at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent at an intake area after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, early Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Roma, Texas.

US Begins Reuniting Some Families Separated At Mexico Border

The Biden administration said Monday that four families that were separated at the Mexico border during Donald Trump's presidency will be reunited in the United States this week.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during a March 1 news conference at the White House. The Biden administration says four families who were separated at the Mexico border during the Trump administration would be reunited in the U.S. during the first week of May. The first of what Mayorkas calls "just the beginning" of a broader effort.

Separated Families To Reunite In The U.S. As Immigrant Advocates Push For More

Four migrant families that were separated at the border by the Trump administration will be allowed to reunify in the United States this week, the secretary of Homeland Security announced.

Inmates pass a correctional officer as they leave an exercise yard at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, Calif., June 20, 2018 .

76,000 California Inmates Now Eligible For Earlier Releases

California is giving 76,000 inmates the opportunity to leave prison earlier. They include violent and repeat felons.

In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo Caitlyn Jenner speaks at the 4th Women's March in Los Angeles.

Where's Caitlyn? So Far, Jenner's Campaign Is Virtual

Caitlyn Jenner announced her candidacy for California governor last week but has yet to speak publicly about her campaign.

An early voting and registration sign is shown inside the San Diego Registrar of Voters' office, Feb. 18, 2020.

Should People On Parole Be Allowed To Vote In California?

This November, California voters will decide whether the state should restore voting rights to nearly 40,000 people on parole for a felony.

Jesus Cecena is pictured in this undated photo.

DA Criticizes Parole Grant For Man Who Killed SDPD Officer In 1978

Jesus Cecena, 59, was convicted of killing Officer Archie Buggs, 30, who was shot four times after he stopped a car driven by Cecena in the Skyline neighborhood.

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