The widening gap in abortion laws in the US
Many states have sought to overturn the national protection of abortion established by the Supreme Court more than 45 years ago in Roe v. Wade.
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As the opioid crisis peaks, meth and cocaine deaths explode
It turns out that the same lethal drug that has been driving the nation’s spiraling opioid epidemic is also causing a historic surge in overdose deaths among cocaine users.
The stunning toll of Boy Scout sex abuse: More than 12,200 reported victims
But even those numbers grossly understate how many molesters infiltrated the Scouts’ ranks over the years, according to lawyers who have sued the organization on behalf of hundreds of abuse victims.
Michigan GOP congressman says Trump conduct is ‘impeachable’
He is the first Republican member of Congress to accuse the president of “impeachable conduct."
Biden rejects Democrats’ anger in call for national unity
Biden’s moderate message highlights his chief advantage and chief liability in the early days of the nascent presidential contest.
Haven’t been following the abortion ban news? Here’s a rundown of what’s happened.
Several states have passed anti-abortion legislation this year. Here’s a rundown of what it all means.
Acting secretary blocked Stephen Miller’s bid for another DHS shakeup
Kevin McAleenan threatened to quit over plan to derail the appointment of Mark Morgan as ICE head.
Missouri House approves near-total abortion ban, sends it to governor for signature
The bill would criminalize any abortion beyond eight weeks of pregnancy, except in cases of medical emergencies. Doctors who perform abortions after eight weeks face five to 15 years in prison. There is no punishment for the mother.
Maine to become first state to prohibit Native American mascots in all public schools
The state’s governor said “we have heard clearly and unequivocally from Maine tribes” that such names “are a source of pain and anguish.”
Van passenger impaled by tripod on Sacramento freeway
The man survived but with broken ribs and a partially punctured lung.
Ethiopian Airlines calls criticism of its pilots an effort to ‘divert public attention’ from Boeing 737 MAX flaws
A day after the president of an American pilots union called on Boeing to “stop blaming dead pilots,” controversy continued to reverberate around some U.S. claims that pilot error may have been a major factor in the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes.
Prosecutor: Mom plotted to kill pregnant woman, steal baby
A mother plotted for months to acquire a newborn before she and her daughter strangled a pregnant Chicago woman and cut her baby from her womb using a butcher’s knife, prosecutors said Friday as they revealed gruesome new details about the case.
Trump lifts steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and delays auto tariffs
Bogged down in a sprawling trade dispute with U.S. rival China, President Trump took steps Friday to ease tensions with America’s allies.
Now-dead Ohio State doctor accused of abusing at least 177 male students
University officials knew what he was doing and did little to stop him, according to an investigative report released by the school Friday.
A massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill is finally being contained after more than 14 years, Coast Guard says
The containment system’s success could be a serious setback to Taylor Energy’s efforts to stop the containment effort.
Coming soon to the SAT: An ‘adversity score’ offering a snapshot of challenges students face
Scoring will focus on social and economic factors associated with a student’s school and neighborhood, such as family income, crime reports, housing circumstances, college attendance rates and parental education, according to the College Board.
Internet sensation Grumpy Cat has died at age 7
Grumpy Cat’s owners wrote that she experienced complications from a urinary tract infection and “passed away peacefully” Tuesday “in the arms of her mommy.”
Judge orders public release of what Michael Flynn said in call to Russian ambassador
The order calls for a public transcript of the call by the former national security adviser that was a critical avenue in the Mueller probe.
EPA watchdog suggests agency recover $124,000 in Pruitt’s ‘excessive’ travel expenses
The findings were issued nearly a year after Scott Pruitt resigned amid controversy over his spending, travel and ties to lobbyists and outside groups.