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The Pentagon may evacuate U.S. citizens from Sudan

Friday, April 21, 2023

The Pentagon is preparing for a possible evacuation of US citizens from Sudan, as the fighting there shows no signs of letting up, and the humanitarian situation grows increasingly dire.

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Uncertainty over mifepristone is a concern — even in states where abortion is legal

Friday, April 21, 2023

Doctors in Michigan say the pending Supreme Court ruling on the abortion medication mifepristone is causing confusion and uncertainty.

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Morning news brief

Friday, April 21, 2023

The Supreme Court is deciding whether to allow an abortion pill to remain available. The Pentagon may evacuate U.S. citizens from Sudan. U.S. officials say they've infiltrated the Sinaloa cartel.

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SpaceX rocket explodes shortly after test-flight takeoff in Texas

Thursday, April 20, 2023

SpaceX's new stainless-steel rocket named Starship exploded Thursday just four minutes after liftoff. In a statement, the company said, "with a test like this, success comes from what we learn."

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Morning news brief

Thursday, April 20, 2023

The White House gears up for a battle over abortion pill access. House Speaker McCarthy and President Biden are at an impasse over the debt ceiling. The pandemic disrupted childhood vaccine routines.

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Amid a leak, the Pentagon is reviewing the way classified data is distributed

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The case against 21-year-old Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira raises questions about why he had access to sensitive material. He's scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

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Without Supreme Court intervention, abortion pill could be heavily restricted

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

An administrative stay from the Supreme Court in a federal abortion pill case out of Texas expires late Wednesday, once again putting access to mifepristone in jeopardy.

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Fox News settles defamation lawsuit with election tech firm Dominion Voting Systems

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Fox News has settled a lawsuit over false claims it aired following the 2020 presidential election. It will pay nearly $790 million to Dominion Voting Systems.

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Congressional lawmakers raise concerns about the welfare of migrant children

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill want to know why so many migrant children are reportedly being exploited. House hearings are part of a government strategy to investigate child labor.

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Morning news brief

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Fox News settles a major defamation lawsuit. Abortion pills could be heavily restricted in many states unless the Supreme Court intervenes. Pentagon reviews the way classified data is distributed.

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White Kansas City man charged with shooting Black teen who went to the wrong house

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Prosecutors in Clay County, Mo., say an 84-year-old Kansas City man is charged with two felonies for shooting Black teenager Ralph Yarl, who knocked on his door after going to the wrong address.

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Morning news brief

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

The fighting between Sudan's ruling military factions continues for a fourth day. Negotiations on raising the nation's debt ceiling remain stalled. The IRS embarks on a 10-year, $80 billion makeover.

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Sudan slips further into chaos: Fighting in the capital continues for a 3rd day

Monday, April 17, 2023

In Sudan's vast capital city Khartoum, residents are forced to spend another day sheltering in place, as full scale urban warfare between rival ruling military factions explodes around them.

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Why melting ice sheets and glaciers are affecting people thousands of miles away

Monday, April 17, 2023

The world's massive ice sheets and glaciers are melting as climate change raises temperatures. Scientists warn that disappearing ice is having surprising and far-reaching effects.

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New horror comedy 'Renfield' is about Count Dracula's long-suffering servant

Monday, April 17, 2023

The new vampire comedy stars Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as his servant. It's an update to the Renfield character, and an homage to the way he's been played in the past.

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Russia's foreign minister visits Brazil on a swing through Latin America

Monday, April 17, 2023

Brazil is offering to be a peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine as Russia's foreign minister pays a visit to Brazil's capital Brasilia.

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Morning news brief

Monday, April 17, 2023

Sudan's military and a paramilitary group battled for control of the nation. A mass shooting rocks an Alabama town. The $1.6 billion Dominion v. Fox News trial is now scheduled to start Tuesday.

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Psychologist Laurence Steinberg offers advice to parents of adult children

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

NPR's A Martinez speaks with psychologist Laurence Steinberg about his advice for parents of adult children. His latest book is "You and Your Adult Child: How to Grow Together in Challenging Times."

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At least four people were killed in a shooting in Louisville

Monday, April 10, 2023

Louisville Metro Police say four people were killed and eight hospitalized after a gunman attacked a bank.

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The USPS has issued stamps with skateboards on them in celebration of the sport

Monday, April 10, 2023

The latest stamps to be unveiled by the U.S. postal service have skateboards on them.

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