Excommunicated Mormon Kate Kelly Loses Final Appeal
The co-founder of a Mormon women’s group who was excommunicated last year has lost her final appeal to regain membership in the Utah-based church. Kate Kelly of Ordain Women said…
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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper Vows To Reinstate Ban On Veiling During Citizenship Ceremonies
TORONTO (RNS) Canada’s prime minister is vowing to appeal a court ruling that struck down his government’s ban on wearing face veils during ceremonies that confer citizenship. – “I believe,…
Amanda Knox engaged, source says
Knox, along with ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, was first convicted in Italy in Meredith Kercher’s death in 2009. After spending four years in an Italian prison, she was released and had…
Markus Kaarma Sentenced To 70 Years In Prison For Killing Of German Exchange Student
LISA BAUMANN, Associated Press – They’ve said they’ll appeal his conviction.
Malaysia court upholds sodomy conviction against opposition leader
Anwar, 67, was acquitted of sodomy in January 2012, but the Court of Appeal overturned that decision in March 2014, ruling that he was guilty. The Federal Court rejected Anwar’s…
Supreme Court Halts Texas Execution Of Convicted Killer Lester Bower
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday put on hold the execution of Texas death row inmate Lester Bower as it considers whether to hear his…
Donald Newbury Execution In Texas To Go Forward
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal to stop the execution of a Texas inmate scheduled to die Wednesday for killing a police officer. – Newbury was once granted a reprieve…
Rick Snyder: Michigan To Recognize 300 Gay Marriages From 2014
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) announced Wednesday that the state will recognize some 300 same-sex marriages conducted in 2014. The governor faced a deadline Wednesday to either appeal a recent…
Court Upholds Conviction In Murder Of Famed Auto Racer Mickey Thompson And His Wife
An appeals court upheld convictions Monday in the murders of auto racing legend Mickey Thompson and his wife. A three-judge panel on the 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously rejected…
Top 100 Greatest Gay Movies
Every few years TheBacklot asks readers to name their favorite gay films and we sort through the tens of thousands of submissions to compile an up-to-date list of the Top…
Abortion poses challenge for GOP in 2016
READ: House passes abortion measure The scramble over the bill behind closed doors was the latest in a series of conflicts within the caucus, and again underscored the challenge facing…
What’s New On Netflix In February 2015?
Winter is in full swing, which means nights spent doing anything but watching television from your couch have quickly lost appeal. Luckily, you can keep the hibernation fresh with all…
Despite cashing $1 billion divorce check, oil magnate ex will appeal
Hamm’s lawyer isn’t holding back when it comes to his thoughts on Arnall’s appeal. “Ms. Arnall is a classic case of wanting her cake and eating it too,” said attorney…
Clinic that did Joan Rivers’ procedure to be cut off Medicare, Medicaid funds
The Yorkville Endoscopy Center says it plans to appeal. – CNN’s Susan Candiotti and Marina Carver contributed to this report.
Ray Rice Fast Facts
Birth place: New Rochelle, New York Birth name: Raymell Maurice Rice Father: Conrad Reed Mother: Janet Rice, special education teacher Marriage: Janay (Palmer) Rice, (March 28, 2014-present) – September 16,…