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It Can Already Take Weeks To Get An Abortion
FiveThirtyEight - 18 Apr 2022 12:00
Last week, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a law outlawing abortion in the state. If it isn't blocked by the courts, the legislation -- which has no exceptions for rape or incest -- would be one of the harshest measures...
Boston's Logan Airport evacuated over suspicious item -- a PlayStation
New York Post - 18 Apr 2022 15:31
A mass evacuation unfolded at Boston's Logan International Airport on Sunday after a suspicious item was discovered in an X-ray machine -- but it turned out to just be an old PlayStation.
Tomgram: William Hartung and Julia Gledhill, Ukraine and the Profits of War
OpEdNews - 18 Apr 2022 16:17
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought immense suffering to the people of that land, while sparking calls for increased military spending in both the United States and Europe. Though that war may prove to be a trage...
Shanghai says some people may have to sleep at work even after lockdown ends
New York Post - 18 Apr 2022 15:28
Beijing is insisting on draconian measures even for the more than 600 firms that are on a "white list" to be prioritized to reopen Monday.
Florida Rejects Math Textbooks, Citing 'Prohibited Topics'
The New York Times - 18 Apr 2022 20:39
Officials said they objected to the inclusion of social-emotional learning and critical race theory in the books but did not share information on the specific content.
More than 90 shots fired at a party, killing two and injuring several others
CNN - 18 Apr 2022 06:51
Two young people were killed, and several others were injured in a shooting that stemmed from a large party in Pittsburgh over the weekend, according to police.
Mexican authorities defuse Easter weekend migrant march
Fox News - 18 Apr 2022 15:30
Officials halted an Easter weekend migrant march of approximately 800 on Saturday.
Dozens still missing as South Africa floods death toll rises to 443
IBTimes - 18 Apr 2022 05:39
President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said late on Saturday he had delayed a working visit to Saudi Arabia to focus on the disaster.
Teen convicted of killing mom recaptured by cops after escaping California halfway house
New York Post - 18 Apr 2022 05:16
This is not the Ike Souzer's first escape. In 2019, the teen climbed over the fence of the Orange County juvenile detention center after he had gotten on the facility's roof.
Ilhan Omar slammed for criticizing video showing people singing Christian songs on plane
New York Post - 18 Apr 2022 15:18
Rep. Ilhan Omar has come under fire for deriding passengers singing Christian songs aboard a plane - and wondering what might happen if her Muslim family also held a "prayer session" on a flight.
Elon Musk wants a free speech utopia. Technologists clap back.
Boston - 18 Apr 2022 14:19
"What Musk seemingly fails to recognize is that to truly have free speech today, you need moderation." The post Elon Musk wants a free speech utopia. Technologists clap back. appeared first on Boston.com.
Boy's body found in wooded area in Indiana as police search for answers
NY Daily News - 18 Apr 2022 02:53
"There's somebody at a Easter table this weekend that maybe has somebody that's not there and were expecting to come," said Sgt. Carey Huls of Indiana State Police.
Woke Ariz. diversity activists falsely accuse black DJ of wearing blackface
New York Post - 18 Apr 2022 01:43
Two local diversity advocates are taking heat after calling a school district racist for hiring a DJ to perform in black face -- but the DJ was black.
Death toll in South Africa floods rises to 443
ABC News - 18 Apr 2022 15:45
At least 443 people have died and 63 others are missing after the deadliest storm on record rained down on Durban, South Africa.
Former Russian foreign minister reveals precisely when Putin may pull trigger on nuclear weapons
Fox News - 18 Apr 2022 08:07
Andrei Kozyrev argued that Putin will only use nuclear weapons if he fears his regime is under an "existential threat."
Turkey launches new ground, air offensive in northern Iraq
ABC News - 18 Apr 2022 06:28
Turkey has launched a new ground and air cross-border offensive against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq
Biden and US allies face new dilemma on Ukraine aid
CNN - 18 Apr 2022 06:28
Ukraine's military took a defiant stand this weekend -- refusing to give in to Russia's demand for Kyiv's troops in the port city of Mariupol to surrender -- at the same time that President Joe Biden and his allies face ...
U.S. arrests 210,000 migrants at Mexico border in March, rivaling record highs
IBTimes - 18 Apr 2022 06:01
Biden officials have cautioned that migration could rise further after U.S. health officials said they will end a pandemic-era border order by May 23
Two dead, two in critical condition after boat capsizes on Long Island Sound
New York Post - 18 Apr 2022 03:17
Two of the men pulled from the water were unconscious and unresponsive, officials said. Two others were both semi-responsive.
Here's what to expect from Tuesday's weather forecast
Boston - 18 Apr 2022 21:29
Clearing skies after morning rain. The post Here’s what to expect from Tuesday’s weather forecast appeared first on Boston.com.
Georgia teen accused of intentionally starting fire that killed 10-year-old sister
New York Post - 18 Apr 2022 14:52
A teenager has been arrested for intentionally setting a fire that killed his 10-year-old sister in their Georgia family home, authorities said.
Russian cosmonauts will conduct spacewalk to activate space station's new robotic arm
CNN - 18 Apr 2022 14:51
Two Russian cosmonauts will go on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Monday to activate a new robotic arm.