A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the federal government from enforcing a legal interpretation that would require hospitals in the state to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.
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Task force urges expanded free school meals ahead of hunger summit
The task force is among the organizations and individuals weighing in as the Biden administration prepares for the first White House hunger summit since 1969, when President Richard Nixon convened the initial conference.
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On eve of Ukraine’s national day, fears that Russia will step up attacks
The United States reinforced the worry with a security alert, insisting it “has information that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days.”
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Ukraine says 9,000 of its troops killed since Russia began war
A Ukrainian general says Russia’s invasion has already killed some 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers and their children must be taken care of.
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Three Arkansas officers suspended after video captures beating
A video posted on social media showed a suspect being held down on the ground and beaten by police.
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Jury gets case of 2 men charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
Whitmer, a Democrat, has blamed then-President Donald Trump for stoking mistrust and fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn hate groups and right-wing extremists.
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U.S. to hold trade talks with Taiwan; island drills military
The announcement of trade talks comes after Beijing fired missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this month became the highest-ranking American official to visit the island in 25 years.
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Trump CFO pleads guilty to tax violations, could be star prosecution witness
Allen Weisselberg admits taking in over $1.7 million worth of untaxed perks – including school tuition for his grandchildren, free rent for a Manhattan apartment and lease payments for a luxury car.
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Florida prosecutor sues DeSantis for suspension over abortion, LGBT rights
DeSantis said he suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren this month for signing a national pledge to not prosecute women and doctors for violating state abortion laws or families seeking treatments for transgender minors.
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South Carolina lawmakers consider abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest
A small group of South Carolina lawmakers have given their approval to a near total abortion ban that does not include exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.