Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea ‘Shaye’ Moss, of Georgia endured threats and harassment after they became the target of a conspiracy theory spread by Trump and his allies.
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Texas court rules against woman who sought abortion, but she had already gone elsewhere
‘Her health is on the line. She’s been in and out of the emergency room and she couldn’t wait any longer,’ a spokesperson said.
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The U.S. could remove 1 billion tons of carbon from the air – for $130 billion
A report published Monday lays out a roadmap to pull CO2 from the air.
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Israeli defense chief resists pressure to halt Gaza offensive, says campaign will ‘take time’
He said the next phase would be lower-intensity fighting against ‘pockets of resistance’ and would require Israeli troops to maintain their freedom of operation.
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Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny’s whereabouts are unknown, supporters say
As President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, Alexei Navalny campaigned against official corruption and organized major anti-Kremlin protests.
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Zelensky pleads for support during D.C. visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress
With Congress in its final work week before leaving for the holidays, questions remain as to whether Republicans will be able to come to an agreement on any rounds of future funding for Ukraine or Israel.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Commercial fishermen need more support for substance use and fatigue, lawmakers say
The federal program is designed to help the nation’s fishermen with the often hazardous conditions they face at sea.
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Special counsel asks Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
The justices indicated they would decide quickly whether to hear the case, ordering Trump’s lawyers to respond by Dec. 20.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Skier triggers avalanche on Mount Washington, suffers life-threatening injury
While waiting for a helicopter, other skiers shoveled out an area on the slope so a paramedic and litter basket could be lowered down and have room to maneuver.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Snowfall, rain, gusty winds hit Northeast as Tennessee recovers from deadly tornadoes
A combination of heavy rain, snow, and wind is bringing threats of flooding and power outages to the Northeast.