At least two U.S. citizens and two permanent residents were among those killed in the plane crash over the weekend, a State Department official said.
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‘Dream bigger’: How weekend marches keep advocates’ fight for Roe v. Wade alive on 50th anniversary
Sunday will also mark the first anniversary since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.
‘Devastating’: Fire at Illinois Planned Parenthood clinic investigated as arson
The fire comes amid rising reports of violence against abortion clinics and just days after Illinois enacted sweeping abortion protections.
Fatalities reported after Russian missile attacks in Ukraine; UK pledges tanks: Updates
In the southeastern city of Dnipro, five people were killed and more than 20 wounded, after a Russia missile strike, Ukrainian officials said.
‘Extremely dangerous’ storm dumps more rain, snow on California; Recovery continues after tornadoes in Alabama
The stormy weather in California is the latest atmospheric river storm since late December. The storms have left at least 19 people dead.
GOP-led House passes ‘born-alive’ abortion bill; abortion-rights advocates denounce measure
The bill was one of two measures approved Wednesday targeting abortion, spotlighting the issue as a clear legislative agenda priority.
Idaho Supreme Court upholds abortion bans challenged in Planned Parenthood lawsuits
The Idaho Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state’s Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right.
Eyes on states as challenges to abortion bans move through courts: Cases to watch in 2023
Most eyes are on state courts, where the battle for reproductive rights has primarily shifted after the overturn of Roe v. Wade earlier this year.
Justice Department clears USPS to deliver abortion pills even in restrictive states
The U.S. Postal Service may deliver abortion pills even in states that have banned or restricted abortion access, the Department of Justice announced.
4 bodies recovered after fatal December helicopter crash in Gulf of Mexico
The helicopter crashed at around 8:40 a.m. Dec. 29 while carrying a pilot and three oil platform workers, authorities said.