the morning cram [battle for bigamy edition]

The multi-wived family from the reality show ‘Sister Wives’ is challenging anti-bigamy laws in Utah.

NPR reports the unconventional family knew it was going to face legal challenges if they publicized their lifestyle on television, and they intend to succeed in court where others have failed.

A coal company says inbreeding causes birth defects in West VA; not mountain top removal.

Kentucky~ Trials are set to begin for men charged with attempted murder against Murray restaurant owner. State troopers are cracking down on bad driving around semis. Stealing copper is illegal, and possibly deadly. GOP ads claim Beshear is the reason for job struggles in  the state.

Tennessee~ The state collected more tax revenue than expected…again.