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4 states moved to restrict abortion access this week
Four states moved to curtail abortion access this week, with two of them advancing their own versions of a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy -- similar to the controversial Mississippi law before the US Supreme Court that's set up a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.
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As Roe v. Wade hangs in the balance, Democratic candidates prioritize abortion rights in 2022
States across the country are rolling back access to abortion, and the fate of Roe v. Wade is up in the air -- two factors that Democrats believe could elevate the issue of abortion rights this midterm cycle to a level not reached in recent memory.
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Supreme Court denies appeal from Black death row inmate who claimed racial bias
The Supreme Court on Monday denied the appeal of Kristopher Love, a Black death row inmate in Texas who claimed that one of the jurors in his trial was racially biased.
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Bidens host their first White House Easter Egg Roll after two years of the pandemic
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday welcomed thousands of guests to the South Lawn of the White House for the Easter Egg Roll, an annual holiday tradition that had been canceled for the past two years because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Secret Service on the defensive over allegations agents were duped by men impersonating feds
A series of embarrassing security lapses involving two men charged with impersonating federal agents have put the Secret Service on the defensive and angered at least one top national security official in DC, sources tell CNN.
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CDC mask mandate for travelers struck down by federal judge
A federal judge in Florida struck down on Monday the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods.
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Cardi B. and Offset reveal their son's name
Rappers Cardi B. and Offset welcomed their son seven months ago and we now know his name.
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Scott Disick feels 'left out' and more we learned from 'The Kardashians' premiere
"The Kardashians" debuted Thursday on Hulu and there was quite a bit going on.
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'Fantastic Beasts' turns 'The Secrets of Dumbledore' into too much of a snore
Despite the enticing subtitle "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore," the second sequel to J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World franchise mirrors the first, which is to say that it feels like an extended prologue for a better movie that's yet to materialize. In hindsight, Rowling should have funneled her Harry Potter prequel into a limited series, where leisurely pacing is more the norm.
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Harris to focus on portfolio issues on trip to California
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to return to her native state of California on Monday for a series of events meant to showcase her leadership, as the White House struggles to reach an American electorate largely unconvinced of the Biden administration's progress.
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The art gallery where Christina Yuna Lee once worked honors her life and legacy
Two months since Christina Yuna Lee was brutally killed in her New York Chinatown apartment, family and friends are finding new ways to pay tribute to her life.
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Why Tesla investors may need to worry about Elon Musk's Twitter distraction
Tesla is in a highly competitive electric car market. It has no chief operating officer. And CEO Elon Musk was already busy juggling leadership roles at SpaceX, The Boring Company and Neuralink before he launched an unsolicited takeover offer for Twitter. That's a lot of distractions. And it may be one too many for Tesla investors.
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Living organ donations save lives. This is how you become a donor
Samira Jafari is at home now resting from a surgery that saved a life -- not her own, but her colleague's.
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2 house parties, an Easter fete and a mall were among the sites of at least 10 weekend US mass shootings
At least 10 mass shootings across the US this weekend left eight people dead and dozens injured, disrupting gatherings including an Easter celebration and a massive house party.
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Democrats Warnock, Kelly continue to outpace GOP candidates and other takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports
Senate Democrats face strong political headwinds in this year's midterm elections, but they have maintained -- and in some cases, super-charged -- their fundraising in pivotal states, new campaign finance reports show.
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Mariupol's defenders dig in for last stand as Russia threatens to 'filter' out men
The fate of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol is hanging on an unknown number of defenders making their last stand at an iron and steel plant.
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Jury is deadlocked in murder trial of Ohio doctor accused of overprescribing fentanyl to the dying
Jurors in Ohio said Monday they are at an impasse and cannot reach a unanimous verdict in the murder trial of William Husel, the doctor accused of overprescribing the powerful opioid fentanyl to his critically ill patients and hastening their deaths.
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Around The Bases: Astros Drop Series Against Mariners
I don’t want to get too excited nine games into the season, but rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña is giving me those “It” factor vibes with his play so far. Even though he was given the day off in the last game of the series, he made his presence felt in the second game.
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Justin Verlander Turns Astros "Check Engine" Light Off In Shutout Win Over The Mariners
The good thing for Houston is they have one of the best baseball mechanics in the game in right-hand pitcher Justin Verlander. The former two-time Cy Young Award winner knew how to turn off the check engine for the Astros as he pitched eight scoreless innings in Houston’s 4-0 victory over the Mariners
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Houston Native Meritoriously Advanced Aboard Oldest Commissioned Warship Afloat: USS Constitution
Houston, Texas, native, Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Martinez was meritoriously advanced to the rank of third class petty officer aboard USS Constitution, April 5.
