Despite bans in some states, more than a million abortions were provided in 2023 - That's the highest number in more than a decade, according to new research. Medication abortion made up a larger share of the total than in 2020. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:02:17 -0400 |
Pro-Trump attorney arrested after hearing over leaking Dominion documents - Stefanie Lambert was arrested by U.S. Marshals after a hearing over possible sanctions against her for disseminating confidential emails from Dominion Voting Systems. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:41:27 -0400 |
RBG award ceremony canceled amid controversy over recipients - Rupert Murdoch, Elon Musk and junk bond creator Michael Milken were among the recipients of the 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:25:00 -0400 |
The U.S. bans most common form of asbestos, after decades of pushback from industry - More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:43:44 -0400 |
Supreme Court seems wary of barring government contacts with social media - At issue was a sweeping Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that barred government officials from having contacts with social media platforms. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:35:39 -0400 |
Pregnant stingray Charlotte brings in traffic, business to North Carolina town - Charlotte the stingray in a small North Carolina aquarium has been attracting visitors since she got pregnant without a mate. Businesses in Hendersonville are delighted by the influx. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:57:22 -0400 |
Trump unable to post $450M bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say - Trump's lawyers say they've approached 30 companies through four brokers and none will accept his real estate holdings as a guarantee on the bond and argue the judgment is unconstitutionally high. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:58:55 -0400 |
'James' revisits Huck Finn's traveling companion, giving rise to a new classic - In a fever dream of a retelling, America's new reigning king of satire has turned a loved classic, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, upside down, placing Huck's enslaved companion Jim at the center. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:53:00 -0400 |
An 'exvangelical' on loving, leaving and reporting on the culture of Christianity - NPR correspondent Sarah McCammon grew up in a white evangelical church that taught her to never question her faith. She was later surprised by the community's overwhelming support for Donald Trump. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:42:40 -0400 |
The arts and crafts giant Joann files for bankruptcy, but stores will remain open - Joann expects to receive $132 million in new financing as part of the bankruptcy agreement. The Ohio-based company will also be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:10:09 -0400 |
NASA astronaut Tom Stafford, famed for U.S.-Soviet orbital handshake, has died at 93 - Tom Stafford commanded the first Apollo mission to dock with a Soviet craft in space. He also served as commander of Apollo 10 - the dress rehearsal before NASA's first landing on the moon in 1969. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:46:19 -0400 |
The improbable victory over smallpox holds lessons for health threats in 2024 - Physician Céline Gounder traveled to India and Bangladesh to bring back unheard stories from the eradication of smallpox, many from health workers whose voices have been missing from the record. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:16 -0400 |
In Havana syndrome patients, NIH scientists find no physical trace of harm - The mysterious ailments that became known as Havana syndrome left no physical evidence of injury or disease, according to two government studies. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:05 -0400 |
Putin wins Russian election; Supreme Court tackles misinformation, censorship case - Putin hails his victory in a Russian election with no real opposition. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that examines whether the government can combat misinformation online. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:10:30 -0400 |
Israel's military launched an overnight raid on Gaza's largest hospital - The Israeli military said it was "operating to thwart terrorist activity" at Al-Shifa Hospital. The Gaza Ministry of Health says the raid violates humanitarian law. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:02:55 -0400 |