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Jackson to vote on one of two college admissions cases before Supreme Court

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Jackson had pledged during her confirmation hearing to sit out the case involving Harvard’s admissions policy because she was a member of the school’s board.

Supreme Court blocks Biden immigration policy on deportation

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court won’t allow the Biden administration to implement a policy that prioritizes deportation of people in the U.S. illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk.

3 victims, suspected shooter dead in Iowa state park shooting

By Ryan J. Foley, Margery A. Beck, Associated Press

Police say three family members were shot to death while camping in a state park in eastern Iowa, and the suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Kentucky judge extends block of state’s abortion ban

By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press

A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state's near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.

California to give ‘baby bonds’ to children who lost parent or guardian to COVID

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California has approved trust funds for some children from low-income families who lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19.

WATCH: White House provides update on Biden after he tests positive for COVID

By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the president's symptoms as "very mild" and said Biden had been in contact with staff members by phone and was participating in his planned meetings via phone and Zoom from the White House…

Trump, Pence to campaign for rivals in Arizona governor’s race

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence, are set to campaign Friday in Arizona for rival candidates for governor.

Closing arguments underway in Steve Bannon trial as jury set to deliberate

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Closing arguments are expected in the contempt of Congress trial of Trump ally Steve Bannon and the jury is likely to get the case later Friday.

Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, attacked on stage at New York campaign event

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

A man has been charged with attempted assault after brandishing a sharp object and attacking U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the Republican candidate for New York governor delivered a speech in western New York.

Louisiana abortion ‘trigger’ ban again blocked by judge

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

A state district judge in Baton Rouge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction that says officials still can't enforce an anti-abortion "trigger" law while a lawsuit against the legislation plays out.