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In post-Roe era, House Republicans begin quiet push for new restrictions on abortion access

In post-Roe era, House Republicans begin quiet push for new restrictions on abortion access

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Supreme Court issued its abortion ruling last June overturning Roe v. Wade, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said "our work is far from done.” He didn't say what might come next.
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Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ advocates

Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ advocates

OTTAWA — Despite a federal ban on conversion therapy being in place for more than a year, advocates fear the broader ideologies underpinning the practice continue to have a strong foothold in Canada.
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Trump says US government has 'vital role' opposing abortion, won't say if he backs national ban

Trump says US government has 'vital role' opposing abortion, won't say if he backs national ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said the federal government should play a “vital role” opposing abortion but again failed to provide specifics on what national restrictions he would support if elected to the White House again.
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One year later, the Supreme Court's abortion decision is both scorned and praised

One year later, the Supreme Court's abortion decision is both scorned and praised

Activists and politicians are marking the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned a nationwide right to abortion with praise from some and protests from others.
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Kansas' attorney general is moving to block trans people from changing their birth certificates

Kansas' attorney general is moving to block trans people from changing their birth certificates

TOPEKA, Kan.
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Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday signed a sweeping executive order to protect anyone involved with a legally obtained abortion from prosecution.
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Nearly 1/3 of the US homeless population lives in California. This veterinarian cares for the pets

Nearly 1/3 of the US homeless population lives in California. This veterinarian cares for the pets

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An elevated train clangs along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need.
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US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

U.S. officials released an intelligence report Friday that rejected some points raised by those who argue COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab, instead reiterating that American spy agencies remain divided over how the pandemic began.
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As Biden rallies for abortion rights, conservatives a mile away are pushing a 15-week national ban

As Biden rallies for abortion rights, conservatives a mile away are pushing a 15-week national ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday that Republicans seeking a nationwide ban on abortion won’t stop there as he urged supporters to channel their outrage into mobilizing votes for Democrats in 2024.
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Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints

Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints

OMAHA, Neb.
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