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Can private employers fire employees for going to a white supremacist rally?
That turns out to depend on the state where the employee is employed. (Note that I’m speaking here of firing for attending such a rally or speaking at it, not engaging in criminal violence connected with it.)<p>1. The First Amendment applies only to government employers; it doesn’t apply to …
News (U.S.)The 3 best and worst states to retire
Are you looking for the perfect place to retire? As we age our needs tend to change, so do your homework when it comes to finding the ideal retirement spot for you.<p>For those heading into your Golden Years on a fixed income, affordability and healthcare might top your list. According to a new …
RetirementPerry recalls Trump's divisive Scouts speech as '50,000 kids chanting that they love Donald Trump'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's overtly political speech last month at the Boy Scouts of America's national jamboree broke presidential norms, …
Donald TrumpNo to Coal Subsidies, No to Corporate Welfare
West Virginia’s governor asks Washington for billions of dollars to subsidize utility plants.<p>Conservatives have long been among the biggest critics …
Conservative View50 of the Most Epic Wedding Photos Across the U.S.
Scroll through these breathtaking wedding photos (one from each state) for inspiration for your own photos.
Road TripsMap Shows the Safest and Most Dangerous States in the US — Here's Where to Avoid
It's no secret that the world can be a dangerous place.<p>That said, there are some places that are a little more perilous than others.<p>Thanks to a …
College & UniversityWest Virginia editorial roundup | Miami Herald
Recent editorials from West Virginia newspapers:<p>___<p>Aug. 13<p>The Herald-Dispatch on test scores:<p>West Virginia education officials last week highlighted …
BusinessFox & Friends: What About Everything Named After KKK ‘Grand Cyclops’ Robert Byrd
During his now infamous press conference from Trump Tower on Tuesday, <b>Donald Trump</b> speculated that if we start taking down statues of Confederate …
Donald TrumpSocci Says: Day One Highlights from Joint Practices in West Virginia
Wed., Aug. 16, 2017 12:00 AM to 11:55 AM EDT<p>Listen to a replay of the "Best Of" Patriots.com Radio.<p>Wed., Aug. 16, 2017 9:20 AM to 9:50 AM EDT<p>Watch …
Patriots-Texans Camp Practice: ‘A Great Day to Measure Yourself Against the Best’
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.V. — The training camp trip is made for days like Tuesday. The Patriots have journeyed to a home-made training-camp site at …
New EnglandTuesday’s Patriots practice report: Tangling with the Texans
Rob Gronkowski and Stephen Gostkowski showed their stuff in the Patriots’ first workout in West Virginia.
Stephen GostkowskiWest Virginia medical marijuana program board set to meet | Miami Herald
A board that will help develop a medical marijuana program in West Virginia is holding its first meeting.<p>The advisory board is set to meet Wednesday …
Cannabis'Good, competitive' joint Texans-Patriots practice; Camp notes 8/15
Bill Belichick 8/15: 'We have tremendous respect for the Texans'<p><b>WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. –</b> Though the Patriots have never practiced jointly with …
New EnglandThese are the best and worst states to have a baby
Vermont is no. 1<p>Here’s a crib sheet for expectant parents.<p>Vermont is the no. 1 best state to have a baby, according to the finance site WalletHub — …
MoneyPatriots final practice before next pre-season game in West Virginia
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Tom Brady refuses to compare '17 Patriots to past teams
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, West Virginia -- Quarterback Tom Brady won't be comparing the potential of the 2017 New England Patriots -- a club widely …
New EnglandGordon Gee could bring luck for WVU football team
MORGANTOWN, WV - NOVEMBER 05: A WVU fan looks on from the stands during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks on November 5, 2016 at Mountaineer Field …
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The family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) is suing two top officials at the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources after the state tried to …
Liberal ViewViewpoints: Short-Term Health Fix; Sabotage To Marketplaces; VA Hospital Director Should Go
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Health CareIn three years, Marshall’s Clara Ford went from JV player to Division I prospect
Liz Reed was settling into the bleachers ahead of the junior varsity game when an unusual sight snagged her attention.<p>Reed, the head coach of Jefferson’s girls varsity team, watched closely as Marshall sent a 6-foot-3 center out for the jump ball. She had rare size for any high school girl, let …
College & UniversityPatriots Head To West Virginia For Joint Practices With Texans Before Preseason Game
The New England Patriots welcomed the Jacksonville Jaguars to Gillette Stadium for joint practices last week as the teams prepared for their NFL Week …
New England PatriotsMillions consumed potentially unsafe water in the past 10 years
<i>This report is part of a project on drinking water contamination in the United States produced by the Carnegie-Knight News21 program.</i><p>WOLFFORTH, Texas …
WaterThese Are The Best & Worst States To Have A Baby
You might not pick up and move somewhere for the sole purpose of a state's baby-friendliness, but it's no secret that location is a pretty important part of family-planning.<p>Personal finance website WalletHub has set out to find the most ideal places in the U.S. to have a baby, based on factors such …
North DakotaWest Virginia Woman Overdoses On Heroin And Crashes Into Police Cruiser Escorting Funeral Procession
A 44-year-old West Virginia woman overdosed after getting high on heroin and crashed into a police cruiser escorting a funeral procession. The …
American SouthThe Story Behind This Emotional Wedding Pic Will Make You Weep
Brittany had long dreamed of having her grandpa, Rev. Ronald Adkins, officiate her wedding. After he died in April 2016, that seemed impossible. But …
WeddingsA look at the Texans' luxury camp in the West Virginia mountains
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Just up a ridge from the horse stables, down a twisting road from the gun club and across a two-lane highway from a …
NFLTHE GOOD & BAD AT FALL CAMP FOR BU, OU, OK ST, UT, TT AND WVU
The good, bad and what to keep an eye on at the fall camps of Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Tech and West Virginia.<p>To continue …
Texas TechAs U.S. Copes With Charlottesville Violence, Protesters Take To The Streets
Support the news<p>One day after deadly unrest roiled Charlottesville, Va., its effects have sent ripples through cities across the United States. …
United StatesAfter Charlottesville, Let’s Speak the Hard Truths, Not Just Moral Truisms
The riot in Charlottesville, Virginia is a stain on America. It’s the fruit of growing political hate at both ends of the spectrum. It’s also a …
PopulationMonday Patriots training camp report: Team getting healthier before heading to West Virginia
FOXBORO — The Patriots held their final open training camp practice on the backfields of Gillette Stadium Monday morning. It was a short, hour and a …
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