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November 30, 2024

Abortions slightly declined the year Roe v. Wade was overturned, CDC says

The total number of abortions in the U.S. only slightly dropped by about 2% in 2022, the year the Supreme Court overturned the landmark decision Roe. v. Wade.

November 27, 2024

Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks beats Dem challenger in state's 1st Congressional District

Iowa Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks squared up against Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan in the race for the state's 1st Congressional District.

November 27, 2024

Cuomo joins Netanyahu’s legal defense team against ICC warrants as he mulls 2025 NYC mayoral run

Former New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo joined Bibi Netanyahu's legal defense team this week, as the Israeli leader faces war crimes charges from the ICC.

November 27, 2024

Mississippi runoff election for state Supreme Court justice is too close to call

A runoff election in the state Supreme Court in Mississippi race is too close to call, with State Sen. Jenifer Branning and Justice Jim Kitchens neck and neck as of Wednesday morning.

November 26, 2024

Mississippi asks for execution date of man convicted in 1993 killing, lawyers plan to appeal case to SCOTUS

Mississippi's attorney general is requesting an execution date for a death row inmate, but the man's lawyer says he plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

November 26, 2024

Special Counsel Jack Smith's federal Trump cases cost taxpayers more than $50 million, financials show

Jack Smith's investigations into Donald Trump over the last two years have presumably cost American taxpayers more than $50 million, according to Department of Justice expenditure reports.

November 26, 2024

Dem attorneys general prepare for legal battle with Trump after filing hundreds of challenges last term

At least half of America is represented by Democratic state attorneys general -- ones who have positioned themselves as foils once again to a Trump White House.

November 24, 2024

I wanted an abortion. But then I made a friend who saved my baby

Many women feel alone during pregnancy. The Human Coalition clinic listened to my worries and needs and helped prepare me for my baby. They also gave another gift -- friendship.

November 24, 2024

Unhinged election outcry reveals failed promise of secular salvation

You can tell a lot about people and their worldview by how they handle disappointment, especially the results of this past presidential election.

November 23, 2024

Judge says ex-coach was within 'protected speech' in opposing trans athlete's inclusion in girls competition

During his fight to get his coaching job back, John Parks was told by a federal judge he was within his free speech rights when voicing a stance on transgender athletes in girls sports.