Fans Want Patriots' Draft Pick Restored And Sue NFL To Make It Happen
The NFL took away the Patriots' first-round draft pick as punishment for Deflategate. Fans say the team shouldn't be penalized while the case is on appeal.
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Mississippi's Religious Objections Law Sparks Backlash From Other States
Several governors banned non-essential, state-funded travel to Mississippi. Renee Montagne talks to Peter Shumlin, governor of Vermont, who also banned trips to North Carolina which has a similar law.
States Ban Non-Essential Travel To Mississippi Over 'Religious Freedom' Law
The governors of New York, Washington, Vermont and Minnesota have banned state officials from making non-essential trips to Mississippi in response to the state's new "religious freedom" law. Critics of the policy say it allows groups to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Judge Dismisses Kesha's Hate-Crime Claims Against Producer Dr. Luke
The pop star said the producer sexually and emotionally abused her. In addition to the hate-crime claim, the judge also dismissed the human rights claim brought by Kesha.
Mississippi Residents Divided Over Guns In Churches Law
A Mississippi bill that would allow congregants to carry a concealed firearm into a place of worship is about to become law. Some congregations believe the measure will bolster security. Others worry it could bring more anxiety.
Former Energy CEO Don Blankenship Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison
A former coal executive was sentenced Wednesday to a year in prison and fined $250,000. In December, ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship was found guilty of conspiring to violate federal mine safety laws.
Businesses Follow 'Public's Will' In Denouncing 'Religious Freedom' Laws
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with business strategies consultant Susan McPherson about reactions by corporations to the "religious freedom" law passed in Mississippi and similar laws in other states.
From Fracking Bans To Paid Sick Leave: How States Are Overruling Local Laws
PR Watch's Lisa Graves says that states can overrule local laws, and that legislatures are increasingly using preemption to stop things like minimum wage increases and protections for LGBT people.
White House To Financial Advisers: Put Savers' Interests First
The White House on Wednesday rolled out rules to force financial advisers to take on fiduciary duties. That means they must put savers' interests ahead of fees. Critics say the rules are too complex.
Who Decides If You're Too Young To Marry?
Underage marriages mostly occur outside of the United States, but in the past decade, thousands of cases have been recorded in the country. A few states are taking action to ban these marriages.