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The Rev. Brad Wells, left, the Rev. Patrick Mahoney and Paula Oas, kneel in prayer in front of the Supreme Court, as the court hears the Masterpiece Cakeshop case.

Religion, The Supreme Court, And Why It Matters

With President Trump set to name the next justice to the high court soon, it's worth noting it was once dominated by Protestant Christians. Now, it is now more Jewish, Catholic and conservative.

The California State Capitol in the early evening in Sacramento, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016.

California Net Neutrality Bill Clears Key Hurdle

The California Assembly voted Wednesday to enshrine net neutrality in state law, delivering a major victory to advocates looking to require an equal playing field on the internet.

A statue of former President Ronald Reagan stands in front of a home on Orange County's Balboa Island. Reagan's political career and the Republican Party of the 1970s and '80s were long associated with Orange County, but the party was swept out of power there in this year's midterm elections.

Democrats Demolish The 'Orange Curtain' In Orange County

There will be no Republican members of Congress from Orange County, Calif. It is a stunning turn for a county that was once the heart of the state's GOP.

San Diego City Hall administration building.

Local, Federal Government Offices Closed For Christmas Holiday

Local, state and federal government offices will be closed Monday for the observed Christmas holiday.

Shoppers fill a Walmart on Thanksgiving day in Bentonville, Ark. Sales in November were up from last year.

Retailers Hope For Strong Holiday Season As November Sales Beat Expectations

Retail and food sales were up 5.8 percent in November over the same time last year, the Commerce Department said. Retailers are hoping for their best year since before the economic recession.

The city of Austin is installing cameras that will let residents see rising floodwaters at key intersections.

As Warming Climate Brings More Flash Floods, Austin Tries To Help Drivers

The warming climate means more intense rain and dangerous flash floods. In Austin, Texas, officials hope that letting people see the rising waters on their smartphones will help keep them safe.

The ACLU, a law firm and a labor union filed a complaint against Facebook Tuesday over what they say were job ads that excluded woman and older people.

Facebook Allowed Employers To Exclude Women From Job Ads, ACLU Says

The complaint, filed Tuesday, says 10 businesses prevented women from receiving employment opportunities on the website. It also accused Facebook of excluding women in its own company.

A Planned Parenthood sign in Dallas. A federal judge has temporarily blocked an attempt by Texas officials that would have removed Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood clinics in the state.

Judge Rules Texas Can't Cut Off Medicaid Funds To Planned Parenthood — For Now

After Texas officials moved to block the health provider from receiving Medicaid dollars, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the state, allowing the group to stay in the program.

Can't Tell Where It's Flooded? Look At Your Phone, Stay Safe

The warming climate means more intense rain and dangerous flash floods. In Austin, Texas, officials hope that letting people see the rising waters on their smartphones will help keep them safe.

Teachers With Student Debt: The Struggle, The Causes And What Comes Next

More than 2,000 teachers responded to our survey. Some called their student loan debt "an albatross around my neck," others simply said, "Help!"

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