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Judge temporarily blocks Wyoming's 1st-in-the-nation abortion pill ban

Attorneys for Wyoming failed to show that the ban wouldn't harm the plaintiffs before their lawsuit is resolved, Teton County Judge Melissa Owens ruled after hearing arguments from both sides.

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3M reaches $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of water systems

The deal would compensate water providers for pollution with substances known collectively as PFAS, described as "forever chemicals" because they don't degrade naturally in the environment.

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Kesha and Dr. Luke reach a settlement over rape and defamation claims

Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke said they settled nearly a decade of suits and countersuits over her accusation that he drugged and raped her and his claim that she made it up and defamed him.

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Takeaways from the roundtable with President Biden on artificial intelligence

Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, talks about his recent meeting with President Biden to discuss regulating artificial intelligence.

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For Modi's state dinner, the White House is elevating the mushroom

For the first time in recent history, the White House is hosting a state dinner that's entirely vegetarian. Plant-based chef Nina Curtis came in to help curate the menu.

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House opens impeachment probe of Biden after GOP leaders head off push to vote now

A House GOP-passed resolution directs the Homeland Security and Judiciary panels to examine evidence of wrongdoing related to the president's immigration policies. The White House called it a stunt.

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LA's mayor calls Texas governor's busing of migrants a despicable stunt

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass talks about the 42 migrants that were recently sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to L.A. as part of his push against federal immigration policies.

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Hearing on East Palestine, Ohio, train disaster focuses on emergency response

The National Transportation Safety Board is in the midst of hearings on the train derailment that spewed toxins into the air in East Palestine, Ohio. The Allegheny Front's Julie Grant reports.

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Migrant boat disaster has Greece and European authorities facing criticism

Last week a boat full of migrants seeking a better life in Europe sank in Greek waters. With hundreds missing and dozens confirmed dead, Greek and European authorities are facing criticism.

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The 5 men who were aboard the wrecked Titan sub loved adventures — and taking risks

The five people who died while trying to catch a glimpse of the wrecked ocean liner included a Guinness World Record holder, a deep sea entrepreneur, wealthy businessmen and "Mr. Titanic."

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OceanGate says all 5 passengers on its missing submersible are believed dead

All five passengers aboard the missing Titan submersible are believed to have died, according to OceanGate, the company that developed the submersible.

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Astronaut study sheds light on what makes them get sick more easily in space

A new study of astronaut blood finds that space travel alters gene expression in a way that impacts the immune system.

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Supreme Court rules against the Navajo Nation in water dispute

Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation in a long-running dispute over what obligations the federal government has to supply water to Native Americans.

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How the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision is shaping the 2024 election

The Dobbs decision that removed constitutional rights to abortion shook the political landscape, shaping not only the midterm election that followed but also the field ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

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Political trial of Brazil's former President Bolsonaro is underway

Brazil's former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro is accused of abusing power and spreading false information. If he's found guilty, he could be barred from running for office for eight years.

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Biden and India's Modi take questions at the White House

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rarely takes questions from the media, but he'll do so at the White House with President Biden ahead of an official state dinner.

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What makes Victor Wembanyama so special?

At the 2023 NBA draft, all eyes are on French 19-year-old and basketball star Victor Wembanyama.

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The Spurs will get Victor Wembanyama in the NBA draft. What do they do with him?

San Antonio will have to assemble a roster around Wembanyama. And if LeBron James and Michael Jordan are any indication, the Spurs will still have to wait a bit for their championship.

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Family members backed the $500,000 bond that freed Rep. Santos from jail

For weeks New York's embattled Republican congressman fought to keep the backers of his bond secret. Turns out it was his dad and his aunt.

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The wife of OceanGate's CEO is descended from a famous couple who died on the Titanic

Stockton Rush, OceanGate's CEO and the pilot on its missing sub, is married to the great-great-granddaughter of Ida and Isidor Straus. Their story inspired an iconic scene in James Cameron's movie.

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They tried and failed to get an abortion. Texas family grapples with what it'll mean

Anna and Tony have six kids and are expecting a seventh. They couldn't afford to travel to where abortion is legal. With few places to turn to for help, they're worried about their family's future.

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WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich loses appeal, will remain in Russian detention

The journalist's parents traveled to Russia to hear the pretrial decision, and they were able to briefly see their son and talk with him through an opening in a glass and metal cage.

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Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd is running for president

Hurd, who considers himself a "common sense" candidate, joins the list of Republicans seeking the party's nomination.

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Missing Titanic sub search enters a critical phase as the Titan's oxygen supply drops

Rescuers are racing against the clock to find the Titan and its five passengers before the submersible's oxygen supply runs out. At least one remote-operated search vessel has reached the sea floor.

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Queen Latifah and Billy Crystal are among the 2023 Kennedy Center honorees

Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick will be honored for their lifetime artistic achievements as the 46th class of Kennedy Center honorees.

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Up First: Modi's state visit, Titan search continues, East Palestine train hearings

President Biden rolls out the red carpet for India's prime minister. Time is running out in the search for the Titan submersible. And, the NTSB holds hearings on the East Ohio train derailments.

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The missing submersible raises troubling questions for the adventure tourism industry

The search for the Titan in the North Atlantic continues. When adventure travel goes wrong, who pays the price, and who's forced to take big risks mounting a rescue?

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Disability advocates are asking a court to halt a Mississippi law on ballot assistance

Disability and voting rights advocates are asking a federal court to block a measure in Mississippi, set to go into effect next week, that Republican backers say cracks down on "ballot harvesting."

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Biden warmly welcomes India's Modi despite questions about human rights issues

President Biden is welcoming India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a state dinner at the White House. The two leaders share concerns about countering China.

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Birmingham honors the Black businessman who quietly backed the Civil Rights Movement

The National Park Service and the city are teaming up to restore the AG Gaston Motel built by Black entrepreneur AG Gaston. It served as a secure space for civil rights leaders to strategize in 1963.

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