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The Supreme Court is deciding whether to allow an abortion pill to remain available. The Pentagon may evacuate U.S. citizens from Sudan. U.S. officials say they've infiltrated the Sinaloa cartel.
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North Dakota governor signs law limiting trans health care
Gender-affirming care for minors has been available in the U.S. for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations, but it has come under attack in many conservative legislatures.
Uncertainty over mifepristone is a concern — even in states where abortion is legal
Doctors in Michigan say the pending Supreme Court ruling on the abortion medication mifepristone is causing confusion and uncertainty.
Charges against Alec Baldwin in the 'Rust' movie set shooting dropped for now
Prosecutors in New Mexico have dismissed an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Roberts invited to testify at Senate hearing on Supreme Court ethics
The invitation to attend a Senate judiciary hearing comes amid reports that Justice Clarence Thomas did not disclose luxury trips.
A former pro wrestler is charged in Mississippi with welfare fraud
Companies run by former professional wrestler Ted "Teddy" DiBiase Jr. received "sham contracts" in Mississippi and misspent millions of dollars of welfare money, according to a new federal indictment.
A 4th arrest is made in a birthday party shooting in Alabama
A fourth suspect was arrested Thursday and charged with murder in connection with a shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party that killed four young people in Alabama, authorities announced.
How the AR-15 became the bestselling rifle in the U.S.
Washington Post reporter Todd Frankel explains how the AR-15 was adapted from the M16 military combat automatic rifle, and how it became an icon of gun culture and a favored weapon for mass shooters.
Facebook users can apply for their portion of a $725 million lawsuit settlement
The settlement stems from a lawsuit alleging Facebook developers sold user data to Cambridge Analytica, a former political consulting firm, to target people in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
The White House is gearing up for a battle over abortion pill access
Democrats campaigned on abortion rights in 2022. We examine how Vice President Harris and President Biden are talking about the issue — as the focus turns to next year's presidential race.