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Former U.S. consul in Rio de Janeiro raises new alarms about Brazil's Bolsonaro

4:28pm May 05, 2022

The former U.S. consul in Rio de Janeiro, Scott Hamilton, speaks about his concerns about Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and the implications for democratic institutions in the country.

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If Roe v. Wade is overturned, a strict abortion law from 1931 could take effect

4:28pm May 05, 2022

by Kate Wells | Michigan Radio

Michigan doctors say when Roe is overturned a "dormant" state law could outlaw abortion even for rape or incest. The Democratic state AG warns local prosecutors may charge both doctors and patients.

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It may be time to look at the I-bond, a savings bond that protects you from inflation

4:28pm May 05, 2022

With inflation over 8.5%, it's perhaps time for a long-ignored investment option to shine: the I-bond. It's a U.S. Treasury savings bond, and its interest payments are linked to inflation.

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Constructed four generations ago, the massive dam at El Capitan Reservoir in Lakeside, Calif., is capable of storing over 36 billion gallons of water — enough to supply every resident in San Diego for most of a year. Today, it's three-quarters empty —

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More than 2,200 dams are in poor condition, posing danger to communities

4:25pm May 05, 2022

by The Associated Press

Long-deferred maintenance, a changing climate and the construction of homes, businesses and highways below previously remote dams are all contributing to the soaring numbers.

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In the battle over books, Nashville library's response? 'I read banned books' cards

2:12pm May 05, 2022

by Rina Torchinsky

As efforts to control books continue, Nashville Public Library hopes to reach thousands of readers with its "I read banned books" card.

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams arrives April 6 to speak during the annual North America's Building Trades Union's Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

Stacey Abrams is asking people to donate to abortion funds, not just her campaign

12:38pm May 05, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate pivoted her fundraising after the Supreme Court draft opinion leaked. "We can only win this fight by uniting and doing the work together," she said.

Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Washington.

U.S. would lag behind global abortion access if Roe v. Wade is undone, advocates say

12:09pm May 05, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Human rights organizations say there is an international trend toward expanding abortion access, as countries such as Mexico and Argentina have worked to decriminalize the procedure.

Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court this week.

How the reversal of Roe v. Wade could impact the transgender community

10:15am May 05, 2022

by Ayen Bior

Rights groups are afraid that reversing Roe v. Wade could have consequences for same-sex marriage, access to contraception, and transgender rights. And now they're mobilizing.

Milwaukee-based book influencer Cree Myles curates Penguin Random House's All Ways Black Instagram account.

How one book influencer championing Black authors is changing publishing

10:12am May 05, 2022

by Maayan Silver

Milwaukee-based book influencer Cree Myles curates an account for Penguin Random House dedicated to celebrating Black writers.

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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin at his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, April 20, 2021.

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Judge accepts plea deal in Derek Chauvin's civil rights case

8:29am May 05, 2022

by The Associated Press

The judge in the civil rights cases of four former police officers in the killing of George Floyd said that he has accepted Derek Chauvin's plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years.