The court said the First Amendment prohibits the state from forcing the designer to express messages that are contrary to her closely held religious beliefs. Source
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Loveloud music festival is getting bigger and louder as it expands to Texas and Washington D.C.
Loveloud is a family-friendly music festival created by Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds and his friend, Neon Trees lead singer Tyler Glenn, to celebrate LQBTQ+ youth. The concert, first launched in 2017 in Salt Lake City, is a way to spark conversation and compassion, and prevent suicides in mormon communities where the church opposes gay marriage and sexual relations. Source
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins CBS Mornings to talk about the impact of the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action and the next steps for colleges. Source
“America’s Most Wanted” suspect in 1984 killing returned to Florida
Donald Santini had been on the run since June 1984, when Florida authorities obtained an arrest warrant linking him to the strangling death of Cynthia Wood. Source
Eye Opener: The Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
The latest reactions after the Supreme Court ends race-based affirmative action, overturning decades of precedent. Also, millions of Americans plan to travel this holiday weekend after airlines are attempting to rebound from weather-related delays. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
U.S. women’s national soccer team gathers for first time ahead of 2023 World Cup
When the women’s World Cup kicks off next month, the U.S. women’s national team will be shooting for an unprecedented three-peat. CBS’s Nancy Chen caught up with the women of the world’s most dominant soccer team as they came together for the first time since the roster was announced. Source
Jan. 6 rioter arrested with weapons near former President Barack Obama’s home
A fugitive with a van full of weapons is in police custody after being arrested trying to run towards the Washington, D.C. home of former President Barack Obama. Taylor Taranto was wanted by the FBI for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington, D.C. Source
Death penalty case resumes for man in killing of reporter, despite DNA claim
Marcellus Williams was convicted of killing Lisha Gayle in 1998. DNA found on the murder weapon matched another unknown person. Source
The Uplift: An athlete’s surprise
A Hall of Famer surprises an athlete with cerebral palsy and his father. A service dog gets a military honor. A former sanitation worker graduates from Harvard Law School and becomes dedicated to honor others on campus. Source
Police wrap up probe of suspected cyanide serial killer of 14
She is Thailand’s worst suspected serial killer ever. Fourteen victims died and one survived an alleged murder spree that spanned eight years, police said. Source