GOP-controlled Senate committee passes spending bill provisions that benefit Planned Parenthood
Critics say the influential U.S. News and World Report college rankings ultimately contributes to income inequality
Plus U.S.-Russia relations, a declaration on religious freedom, and more international news and notes
Conflicts over religion and resources fuel the violence
Massachusetts taxpayers challenge a city grant to restore an active church’s historic stained glass windows
Al-Qaeda propaganda promotes the group’s rising leader
Lawsuits in both states challenge hospital transfer and ambulance service agreements
A Massachusetts museum draws criticism for financial prudence
A California bill would punish ‘misgendering’ in nursing homes
The rogue nation could launch another ICBM on Saturday
