WASHINGTON >> Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled sympathy Wednesday toward a bid led by two Catholic dioceses to establish in Oklahoma the nation’s first taxpayer- funded religious charter school in a major test of religious rights and the separation of church and state in American education.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand was granted conditional bail during a court appearance on Friday, after he was charged last month with rape and sexual assault.

The BBC's Charlotte Gallagher reports from outside Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, as Brand faces multiple charges.

The judge released him on conditional bail.

Apple faces a possible criminal contempt probe after a U.S. judge said it violated an order to open its lucrative App Store to more competition and misled the court. Here is a look at how Apple got here and what comes next in the blockbuster lawsuit brought by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games.

The Fortnite maker might return the hit game to the Apple marketplace next week if Apple removes its App Store fees worldwide.