In North Carolina and West Virginia, two separate lawsuits filed in January are challenging state restrictions on mifepristone access.
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Sweeping abortion bans fail in these conservative states. What was in the bills?
Abortion bans in conservative Nebraska and South Carolina both failed to pass this week after heated debates.
Investigation underway after US Army helicopter collision leaves 3 soldiers dead, 1 injured
The names of the dead will be withheld until 24 hours after their relatives are notified, the 11th Airborne Division said.
‘Crime against humanity’: 1 killed, 23 injured in shelling of Ukraine’s Mykolaiv. Live updates
The shelling of Mykolaiv comes amid reports of deaths in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region and the Russian-occupied Melitopol. LIve updates.
Shelling reported near nuclear power plant in Ukraine; more trouble for Russian city accidentally bombed by Russia: Updates
About 3,000 people were evacuated from 17 apartment buildings in Belgorod, a Russian city near the Ukrainian border.
Injuries reported after shooter fired ‘indiscriminately’ from vehicle as it drove through Washington, DC, police say
Two shootings in Washington, D.C., on Friday night resulted in eight people, including a young girl, suffering injuries.
At least 11 killed after Russian missile strikes in Ukrainian city; arrested US journalist ‘not losing hope’ in Russia: Updates
Ukraine’s air force said it expects to soon have additional weapons, including a Patriot air defense system promised by the U.S. Latest updates.
Fort Lauderdale warns residents flood waters could contain rodents and snakes: Updates
No deaths have been reported — and only two injuries among firefighters who were shocked by an electrical line during rescue efforts. Latest updates.
‘No drug is safe’: Mifepristone court battle could threaten access to other FDA-approved drugs
Experts say the ruling may also have implications for other FDA-approved drugs and threaten the country’s entire regulatory structure.
Virginia mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher arrested on child neglect, other charges
The mother was charged with felony child neglect and recklessly leaving a loaded firearm so as to endanger a child, a misdemeanor.