President Trump Faces Friendly Crowd At March For Life
Trump has addressed the annual march remotely before, but Friday marked the first time a sitting president has spoken in person at the anti-abortion rights event.
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Pentagon Says 34 U.S. Troops Suffered Brain Injuries From Iranian Missile Strike
More than half the American troops diagnosed with concussions were transferred from the Iraqi base that was attacked to Germany or the U.S.
In The Rural West, Conservatives React Warily To Impeachment Trial
Some voters in the rural West say they're not tuning in to impeachment proceedings, calling them an overly partisan show trial. Conservative Idaho citizens say it may backfire against Democrats.
Mississippi Activists Rally For Prison Reform After Recent Inmate Deaths
Three inmates died in Mississippi state prisons this week, leading the governor to announce operational changes. On Friday, activists are rallying at the state capitol to demand prison reform.
Trump Speaks At March For Life, An Anti-Abortion Rights Demonstration
With just months before the election and an impeachment trial underway, on Friday President Trump addressed the March for Life, an annual anti-abortion rights rally in Washington, D.C.
Medicaid Expansion Costs Hit New York — And Other States Are Watching
Medicaid expansion is making people healthier. It's also costing states more than expected. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is scrambling to close a $6 billion deficit tied to Medicaid expansion.
Protector Of N.H. Primary Claims 'You Can't Hack This Pencil,' But Worries Persist
Some worry that New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner's office was too slow to acknowledge the scale of the election security problem and focused on addressing the wrong challenges.
At Least 2 People Killed In Massive Industrial Explosion In Houston
The blast was felt more than 30 miles away, knocking homes off their foundations and casting debris about half a mile. A criminal probe is underway, though it's not clear what caused the explosion.
Trump Administration Threatens California Over Mandate That Insurers Cover Abortion
Health officials said the state has 30 days to repeal the requirement or some of its federal funds might be in jeopardy. The threat comes on the same day Trump addressed an anti-abortion rights march.
Doomsday Clock Moves Within 100 Seconds Of Midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced Thursday that the world is so close to catastrophe that the Doomsday Clock will no longer be measured in minutes but in seconds.