A West Virginia mother is asking the state’s Supreme Court to restore her physical and legal custody of her children. The dispute hinges on allegations that she used Bible verses in a way deemed abusive, highlighting a complex intersection of faith and law.

A 45-year-old Harrison County man who murdered a restaurant coworker will not get another chance at trial. The West Virginia Supreme Court denied his request, keeping the life sentence without parole in place and ending the appeal process.