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March 17, 2017

Hawaii plans to fight President Trump's revised travel ban

A day after President Donald Trump signed a revised travel ban, attorneys for Hawaii said the state plans to challenge that order as well.

March 17, 2017

Probe sought after AP report on church abuse allegations

A district attorney in North Carolina is asking for a state investigation of two of his assistant prosecutors who are members of a North Carolina church where former congregants say officials beat members and derailed criminal investigations.

March 17, 2017

South Dakota governor mum on religious adoption protections

South Dakota's Republican governor isn't saying whether he'll sign a measure aimed at protecting faith-based organizations that refuse to place children with gay couples or other arrangements contrary to their religious beliefs.

March 17, 2017

Minneapolis man gets 1 year for threat to blow up mosque

A Minneapolis man is sentenced to a year in prison for threatening to blow up a mosque.

March 17, 2017

Providence pastor arraigned on child molestation charges

A Rhode Island pastor has been accused of molesting a boy over six years.

March 17, 2017

The Latest: Cypriot religious leaders make joint pledge

The Latest on International Women's Day events (all times local): 6:15 a.m.

March 17, 2017

Hawaii files amended lawsuit to fight Trump's travel ban

The latest on Hawaii's lawsuit against President Donald Trump's revised travel plan.

March 17, 2017

Fight over control of oldest US synagogue at appeals court

A federal appeals court is wading into the battle over control of the nation's oldest synagogue and ownership of a set of ceremonial bells worth millions.

March 17, 2017

Catholic Church of Guam sets up $1 million settlement fund

The Roman Catholic Church of Guam has established a $1 million settlement fund for victims of child sexual abuse.

March 17, 2017

Protesters rally in Harvard Square against Trump travel ban

Hundreds of protesters have gathered in a plaza at Harvard University to voice opposition to Republican President Donald Trump's revised travel ban targeting visitors from majority Muslim countries.