Missouri Governor Signs Ban On Abortion After 8 Weeks Of Pregnancy
The bill makes no exception for cases of incest or rape and follows the approval of similar restrictions in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio.
Optimism After Daylong Meeting On Efforts To Fix Boeing 737 Max
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration hinted it could recertify the plane to fly passengers again by as soon as late June, but he would not commit to a timetable.
In Midst Of Opioid Crisis, FDA May Block New Addiction Drug From Market
A quirk in the law gives an older opioid addiction treatment “orphan drug” status — and a period of exclusive market access. That may prevent some new therapies from reaching patients for years.
Harvey Weinstein ‘Reaches $44 Million Deal’ With Accusers
About $30 million would compensate women who have accused him of sexual misconduct as well as former employees of Weinstein Co. and studio creditors, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Biden, Sanders Highlight Familiar Split In Democratic Party
The former vice president is calling for unity and compromise, a restoration, of sort, of what Democrats view as normalcy. For Bernie Sanders and his supporters, that’s hardly enough.
In California, Agreement On New Rules For When Police Can Use Deadly Force
Under the agreement, officers will be able to use lethal force only when it is “necessary” and if there are no other options. That’s widely viewed as higher than the existing legal standard.
Licensed Undocumented Immigrants May Lead To Safer Roads, Connecticut Finds
Allowing undocumented immigrants in Connecticut to obtain driver’s licenses may have reduced hit-and-run crashes in the state. Eight other states are considering similar laws.
OPINION: Why Ditching Processed Foods Won’t Be Easy — The Barriers To Cooking From Scratch
Though a new study shows that eating unprocessed food is healthier, home-cooked meals require resources that food experts take for granted, such as money and time, the authors of a new book argue.
Julián Castro Wants To Redefine Which Immigrants Have ‘Merit’
The Democratic presidential candidate wants to decriminalize border crossing and argues that President Trump’s proposed “merit-based” immigration system “says that only certain people have merit.”
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May To Step Down June 7
May had been under intense pressure from lawmakers to step down after her plans for Brexit were repeatedly rejected. Conservative lawmakers will now begin to consider her replacement.
American Man Dies Just After Achieving Dream Of Reaching Summit Of Mount Everest
Donald Lynn Cash of Utah achieved his goal of climbing the highest peaks on all seven continents. A traffic jam on Mount Everest may have impeded efforts to carry him down the mountain before he died.
Botswana Lifts Its Ban On Elephant Hunting
Fewer than 400 licenses will be granted annually, the government of Botswana said Thursday. Conservationists are decrying the decision as horrific and unethical.
Facebook Removed Nearly 3.4 Billion Fake Accounts In 6 Months
Nearly all the phony accounts were caught by artificial intelligence and a boost in human monitoring. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said breaking up the company would make purging abusive accounts harder.
U.K. Votes For European Parliament, Even As Many Long For The Day Outside The EU
As many pro-Brexit voters express nostalgia for an earlier time in the country’s history, the governing Conservative Party could face a humiliating defeat in European elections.
Abortion Limits Carry Economic Cost For Women
More states have adopted new restrictions on abortion in hopes the Supreme Court will revisit Roe v. Wade. That could have profound effects on the economic prospects for women seeking abortions.
Tom Shed Performs ‘Davey’s Cornet’
Tom Shed performed Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Studio 5 ahead of the 67th Florida Folk Festival. You can hear the full interview with Shed on First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross.
The 2019 Hurricane Season Will Be ‘Near Normal.’ But Normal Can Still Be Devastating
NOAA forecasts that two to four major hurricanes will form this year in the Atlantic. But even an average year can cause record-breaking damage, as storms get bigger and wetter.
WATCH: The Fight Over Abortion Rights In The U.S.
A growing number of states are passing laws banning abortion in the early stages of pregnancy in hopes of rolling back Roe v. Wade.
U.S. Brings New Charges Against Julian Assange In War Logs, State Cables Case
A grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia returned a superseding indictment with 17 more charges against the founder of WikiLeaks in connection with leaks by Chelsea Manning.
Senate Reaches $19 Billion Deal For Disaster Aid Without Border Wall Funding
Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby, R-Ala., said President Trump would sign the legislation even without border funding. The bipartisan deal follows months of negotiations.
Misery Grows At Syrian Camp Holding ISIS Family Members
In recent visits to the camp, NPR was told of babies dying of malnutrition, and found women collapsed by roadsides. “There’s a lack of supplies and the numbers of patients are huge,” a doctor says.
Disabled Woman Who Gave Birth At Care Facility May Have Been Impregnated Before
New documents filed on Wednesday allege that the woman was sexually assaulted multiple times. An exam after the birth of the child in December indicated she may have been pregnant before.
A Decade Ago, Suicides Rocked A French Telecom Firm. Now Its Execs Stand Trial
Prosecutors accuse former executives and managers at France Télécom of “moral harassment” or complicity during a major restructuring.
Sens. Alexander, Murray Release Health Legislation Targeting High Bills, Drug Costs
The bipartisan legislation proposes plans to deal with surprise medical bills, prescription drug patents, price transparency and vaccine education.
FBI Stays On Watch As Terrorists Finish Prison Terms And Broader Threat Evolves
Investigators acknowledged that Americans might worry about the release of terrorists such as John Walker Lindh, but said the FBI is tracking a changing terror threat across the board.
To Reduce Food Waste, FDA Urges ‘Best If Used By’ Date Labels
Confusion over whether a food is still safe to eat after its “sell by” or “use before” date accounts for about 20% of food waste in U.S. homes, the FDA says. The new wording aims to clear that up.
Feds Say Chicago Banker Loaned Manafort Money In Hopes Of Trump Administration Job
A grand jury in New York City returned an indictment against Stephen Calk, who made $16 million in loans to Paul Manafort allegedly with the hope of a Cabinet post or diplomatic appointment.
Lizzo On Feminism, Self-Love And Bringing ‘Hallelujah Moments’ To Stage
The flute-playing pop star celebrates self-acceptance on her latest album, Cuz I Love You. “About 10 years ago, I made the decision that I just wanted to be happy with my body,” she says.
White House Announces $16 Billion In Aid To Farmers Hurt By China Trade Dispute
The U.S. agricultural sector has been hit hard by the trade conflict with China. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says some of the aid money will be used to build markets elsewhere.
‘The Queen’ Reveals The Story Of The Woman Who Became A Symbol Of Welfare Fraud
Linda Taylor rose to infamy during the 1970s, when prize-winning reporter George Bliss brought her criminal activity to light — and then-candidate Ronald Reagan turned her into the Welfare Queen.
How The Fight For Religious Freedom Has Fallen Victim To The Culture Wars
Disputes over LGBT rights and religion’s role in public life have derailed a previously non-partisan movement.
Kirsten Gillibrand Says If Trump Wants A War With America’s Women, ‘He Will Lose’
The New York senator and 2020 presidential candidate tells NPR’s Rachel Martin that President Trump and some Republican legislators are taking the country in a direction it does not want to go.
John Walker Lindh, The ‘American Taliban,’ Is Released From Prison
Lindh served 17 years of a 20-year sentence for being a Taliban soldier. His case points to the dozens of Americans, linked to extremist groups, who are in line to be released from U.S. prisons.
South And West Continue Rapid Growth, According To New Population Data
The fastest growing cities are in Arizona, Texas, Washington and North Carolina. Columbus, Ohio, is the only Midwestern city in the top 15 fastest-growing populations.
Alabama Historians Say The Last Known Slave Ship To U.S. Has Been Found
The Clotilda carried 110 people from present-day Benin to the shores of Mobile in 1860, despite the import of slaves being illegal. Researchers told descendants about the discovery first.
Arizona Prisons Urged To Reverse Ban On ‘Chokehold’ Book
State officials view the book as being potentially “detrimental to the safe, secure and orderly operation” of prison facilities. The book looks at how the criminal justice system affects black men.