Sarah McCammon

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Activists look ahead to what could be the 'last anniversary' for Roe

Thursday, January 20, 2022

On both sides of the abortion debate, activists say this could be the last anniversary before Roe v. Wade is overturned or significantly rolled back.

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Three white men were sentenced to life in prison for killing jogger Ahmaud Arbery

Saturday, January 08, 2022

The three men convicted of killing Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison Friday. Only one was given the possibility of parole.

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All 3 men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison

Friday, January 07, 2022

The three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery have received their sentences. In November, Travis and Greg McMichael, as well as William 'Roddie' Bryan were found guilty in the Black jogger's death.

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Several historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats

Wednesday, January 05, 2022

Several historically Black colleges and universities evacuated Tuesday after receiving bomb threats. Some students were forced to relocate until authorities said it was safe to return.

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Omicron causes record-breaking COVID cases in the U.S. and globally

Thursday, December 30, 2021

The U.S. on Wednesday counted more than 480,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day. Cases increased nearly 70% over the past week, but hospitalizations have gone up only about 12%.

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News brief: Record COVID cases, Ghislaine Maxwell verdict, Biden-Putin call

Thursday, December 30, 2021

The U.S. hits a record number of COVID-19 cases. A British socialite is found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls. President Biden and Russia's Putin are to speak on the phone.

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News brief: isolation guidelines, John Madden, demand for new cars

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

The new CDC isolation guidelines raise concerns among health experts. NFL Hall of Fame coach and iconic sports broadcaster John Madden dies at 85. Consumers are having a tough time buying new cars.

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John Madden's celebrity went well beyond the football field

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

John Madden's authenticity and charm helped him to become a pop culture figure. He was the face and name of one of the world's most popular video games: Madden NFL. He died Tuesday at the age of 85.

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News brief: U.K. COVID surge, Potter guilty verdict, holiday shopping

Friday, December 24, 2021

Omicron is spreading rapidly across the U.K. Ex-police officer who drew her gun instead of a taser found guilty of manslaughter. Shoppers are spending more despite COVID-19 and supply chain issues.

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For kids who survived tornadoes, Santa comes 'a little bit differently' this year

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Holiday gift donations have poured in from across the country for children who survived the tornadoes in western Kentucky.

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For tornado survivors, 'Cowboy' offers a listening ear

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Dave Graham of Frederickstown, Ohio, has volunteered after natural disasters around the country. He's been spending time offering to listen to stories of tornado survivors in Dawson Springs, Ky.

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COVID adds another layer of concern for Kentucky's tornado survivors

Monday, December 20, 2021

It was another difficult weekend in western Kentucky as people try to recovery from devastating tornadoes. One complicating factor is the spreading omicron variant.

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An FDA decision gives more access to abortion pills by mail, but state laws differ

Saturday, December 18, 2021

It's estimated that abortion pills account for as many as 40% of abortions in the U.S. This week, the FDA made a permanent rule change that eases access to these pills.

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The FDA relaxes controversial restrictions on access to abortion pill by mail

Friday, December 17, 2021

The FDA is relaxing controversial restrictions on a heavily regulated medication used to induce abortions, easing access to the drug at a time when abortion rights are being restricted nationwide.

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FDA relaxes restrictions on abortion pill

Thursday, December 16, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration has reviewed its rules for the abortion pill mifepristone. Patients will now permanently be able to get the drug through the mail.

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FDA relaxes controversial restrictions on access to abortion pill by mail

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The agency's decision to ease access to the drug mifepristone comes at a time when abortion rights are being increasingly restricted nationwide.

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Supreme Court did not block Texas abortion law but allowed further suits to go ahead

Saturday, December 11, 2021

The Supreme Court is allowing abortion providers to challenge a Texas law banning most abortions, but most providers don't see this as a victory.

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'Trigger laws' are abortion bans ready to go if 'Roe v. Wade' is overturned

Monday, December 06, 2021

More than 20 states have "trigger laws," which will ban or severely restrict abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Other states are taking steps to protect abortion rights through legislation.

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This Mississippi clinic is at the center of the case that could end Roe v. Wade

Wednesday, December 01, 2021

A Mississippi case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday could result in a major rollback of abortion rights. The state has just one remaining clinic that offers abortions.

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An upcoming Supreme Court case could make abortion more restricted across the U.S.

Monday, November 22, 2021

On Dec. 1, the Supreme Court will hear a Mississippi case that could result in a major rollback of abortion rights. The state has just one remaining clinic that offers abortions.

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