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Tuesday

National

California Plastic Bag Referendum Could Spark Environmental Showdown

A referendum to repeal California's statewide ban on plastic single-use bags has been added to the November 2016 ballot. The measure was backed by the plastic bag industry.

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Thursday

Business

Blue Shield Of California Loses Its Tax-Exempt Status

One of California's largest health insurers, Blue Shield of California, could be on the hook for a massive tax bill after the state revoked its tax-exempt status. The company is appealing the decision which could cost the health insurer tens of millions of dollars a year. The dispute comes as the nonprofit is facing mounting criticism for operating like a for-profit company.

Blue Shield Of California Loses Its Tax-Exempt Status

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Tuesday

A Chinese Immigrant Gets His California Law License, 125 Years Later

The California Supreme Court righted what it called a "grievous wrong" by posthumously granting a law license to Hong Yen Chang, a Chinese immigrant whose application was denied because of his race 125 years ago. AP/Ah Tye Family hide caption

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A Chinese Immigrant Gets His California Law License, 125 Years Later

Hong Yen Chang was denied the chance to practice law in California more than a century ago because of his race. This week, the California Supreme Court posthumously granted him a law license.

A Chinese Immigrant Gets His California Law License, 125 Years Later

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Monday

Immigration Courts 'Operating In Crisis Mode,' Judges Say

People in Miami protest the Texas district judge who on Tuesday temporarily blocked the implementation of President Obama's executive actions on immigration. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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Immigration Courts 'Operating In Crisis Mode,' Judges Say

The nation's immigration courts are jammed with the asylum cases of some 60,000 unaccompanied minors who crossed the southern border last summer. There are 429,000 cases pending and only 223 judges.

Immigration Courts 'Operating In Crisis Mode,' Judges Say

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Saturday

National

Texas Court Ruling Leaves Undocumented Immigrants In Legal Limbo

Immigration advocacy groups met yesterday to talk about what is next for those who want to apply for temporary protections offered by President Obama. A Texas judge recently blocked those actions.

Texas Court Ruling Leaves Undocumented Immigrants In Legal Limbo

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Wednesday

Law

Judge's Decision Complicates Matters For Unauthorized Immigrants

Applications for expanded deportation protections are on hold temporarily while the White House appeals a federal court ruling. Some states challenged the executive actions that extended protections.

Judge's Decision Complicates Matters For Unauthorized Immigrants

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Tuesday

Law

Judge Blocks Obama's Executive Action On Immigration

A federal judge in Texas said President Obama had overstepped his authority. The president's plan was designed to shield from deportation as many as 4 million people living in this country illegally.

Judge Blocks Obama's Executive Action On Immigration

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Saturday

Law

Should Shared Ancestry Force A Judge's Recusal?

An Iranian-American immigration judge is suing the Department of Justice over its requirement that she not hear cases involving Iranians.

Should Shared Ancestry Force A Judge's Recusal?

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Saturday

National

Supreme Court Will Rule On Gay Marriage Later This Year

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the issue of same-sex marriage, again. This time, it will determine whether states have the right to ban gays and lesbians from marrying.

Supreme Court Will Rule On Gay Marriage Later This Year

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Wednesday

Politics

Harris Opens Bid For Boxer's Senate Seat, But Others May Follow

Sen. Barbara Boxer of California announced that she won't seek re-election. State Attorney General Kamala Harris has said she'll run for the seat, but a number of Democrats are considering a run, too.

Harris Opens Bid For Boxer's Senate Seat, But Others May Follow

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Monday

Activists Call 2014 'A Super Banner Year' For Same-Sex Marriage

Kimmy Denny and her partner, Barb Lawrence of Palm Harbor, Fla., wait outside a court hearing on gay marriage in Miami in July. On Jan. 6, same-sex marriages will be allowed in the Sunshine State. J Pat Carter/AP hide caption

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Activists Call 2014 'A Super Banner Year' For Same-Sex Marriage

A year ago, same-sex marriage was legal in 18 states and Washington, D.C. Now that number is up to 35 states, and there's a strong possibility the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the issue in 2015.

Activists Call 2014 'A Super Banner Year' For Same-Sex Marriage

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Thursday

National

Employers Help Legal Immigrants On Path To Citizenship

Some firms are helping their legal immigrant employees by bringing citizenship workshops and legal assistance to the jobsite. About 100 companies in seven cities are participating in the program.

Employers Help Legal Immigrants On Path To Citizenship

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Thursday

National

Heavy Rains In California Turn Roads Into Rivers

A strong storm brought heavy rains and wind to Northern California on Thursday, flooding roads and cancelling school for some districts.

Heavy Rains In California Turn Roads Into Rivers

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