Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas law banning most abortions
Lawyers for the Justice Department said the law is "in open defiance of the Constitution." ...
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How we clean oil spills hasn't changed in decades. These scientists want to change that.
Little has changed in how oil spills are cleaned up, but scientists are working on new tools, including sponges that can absorb oil in water, to respond to disasters. ...
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Heart risks rare after Pfizer Covid vaccination, study finds
Cases of myocarditis were usually mild, and they occurred mostly in young males three to five days after the second dose, according to researchers in Israel. ...
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Idaho lt. governor issues 'vaccine passport' order while governor is out of state
Gov. Brad Little issued an order Wednesday repealing Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin's executive order, which he called "political grandstanding." ...
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NBA stars take passion for wine to new heights
In his early 20s, when other NBA players were indulging in traditional libations of young professional athletes, Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum was ...
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Why this 'Great British Baking Show' spinoff takes the cake
But with so many "GBBO" spinoffs in the works, it’s only natural that a few sugary creations collapse upon arrival. ...
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McConnell makes Democrats an offer for a short-term fix to debt limit crisis
Lawmakers have until Oct. 18 to lift the ceiling and avoid a default, according to the Treasury Department. ...
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Mountain gorilla who became selfie star dies in the arms of her caretaker
'It was a privilege to support and care for such a loving creature," Ndakasi's caretaker said. ...
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A dozen Brian Laundrie sightings have been reported in North Carolina, officials say
The Haywood County Sheriff's Office has received a flurry of tips about Laundrie, wanted for questioning in the disappearance of his fiancée, Gabby Petito. ...
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Robert Lowery, Texas dad found in same forest as Gabby Petito, died of suicide, coroner finds
Robert "Bob" Lowery's remains were found on Sept. 28 in Bridger-Teton National Forest, the same Wyoming forest where authorities found Petito’s body. ...
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McConnell says Republicans will not block a debt limit extension into December
Lawmakers have until Oct. 18 to lift the ceiling and avoid a default. ...
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There's a good reason it's so hard for people to quit Facebook
Saying goodbye to an old friend, even one who has disappointed and angered you over and over, is difficult. ...
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'I'm Team TERF': Chappelle criticized for defending J.K. Rowling in new Netflix special
TERF stands for "trans-exclusionary radical feminists," a term used to describe feminists whose views about gender are seen as anti-trans. ...
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Husband suspected in Instagram influencer's slaying found dead in Florida, officials say
Tom Sharkey, wanted in Alexis Sharkey's death, died of apparent suicide after U.S. marshals went to the home where he was staying, Houston police said. ...
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White House unveils extra $1 billion investment in rapid, at-home Covid tests
A White House official said they plan to triple the number of at-home tests on the market by early November. ...
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Ahmaud Arbery murder suspects seek to ban Confederate flag license plate from evidence
Prosecutors said in response that the jury may interpret the license plate "in any way they deem appropriate." ...
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Suspected teen gunman is in custody after shooting at Texas high school injures 4, police say
The suspect, Timothy George Simpkins, was charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault with a gun. ...
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Hunting laws allowed Kyle Rittenhouse to carry weapon during fatal shootings in Wisconsin, lawyers say
Prosecutor Thomas Binger dismissed the defense argument and said Rittenhouse's attorneys should tell a jury he was "hunting on the streets" in Kenosha. ...
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Fitness influencer Cashawn 'Cookie' Sims goes missing in Los Angeles
Cashawn Sims' sisters Christol Sims and Ca'rynn Sims both posted to Instagram asking for help locating their sibling. ...
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4 wounded in Texas school shooting; manhunt underway for suspected student gunman
Authorities said they believe the shooting began with a fight and they are still looking for the suspect, Timothy George Simpkins, who left the scene. ...
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