North Dakota Supreme Court ruling keeps the state's abortion ban on hold for now
The state's high court ruled Thursday that a North Dakota abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds.
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7 deputies and 3 others face murder charges in a Black man's death at mental hospital
Irvo Otieno was transferred from jail to a state mental health facility on March 6. Prosecutors say he was handcuffed during the intake process and "smothered" by seven deputies for some 12 minutes.
Drag queen (and ordained minister) Bella DuBalle won't be silenced by new Tenn. law
DuBalle says the legislators behind a new law criminalizing public drag shows don't understand the art: "They think that every drag performer is doing something hypersexual or obscene."
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Financial markets are on edge over troubles at Credit Suisse. The Biden administration is demanding that TikTok be sold. New CDC data show the maternal mortality rate jumped over 40% in 2021.
A federal judge in Texas hears case that could force an abortion pill off the market
Following a hearing Wednesday in Texas, a decision on whether to take an abortion pill off the market is now up to a federal judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump.
Federal judge in Texas hears case that could force a major abortion pill off market
If the case succeeds, it could have sweeping repercussions — for abortion providers and patients across the nation, as well as for the FDA's drug-approval process.
A lawsuit picks a bone with Buffalo Wild Wings: Are 'boneless wings' really wings?
The "boneless wings" served by Buffalo Wild Wings, the national chain of casual sports bar-restaurants, have long been made of white meat from boneless chicken breasts.
Only New Mexico lawmakers don't get paid for their time. That might change this year
Most states pay or offer some financial compensation to state lawmakers for their work. Not New Mexico. That can be a barrier for many people trying to enter politics. A new bill could change that.
U.S. arrests a Chinese business tycoon in a $1 billion fraud conspiracy
Guo Wengui, long sought by the government of China and known for cultivating ties to Trump administration figures including Steve Bannon, was arrested on charges that he oversaw a fraud conspiracy.
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Small regional banks face pressure after two such institutions failed. A Texas federal judge hears arguments over a key abortion drug. Major storms wreak havoc on both U.S. coasts.