North Carolina lawmakers voted late Tuesday to override a veto by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, effectively banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The new law is just the latest in a string of strict restrictions on abortion passed by individual states since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in June … Read more
Former Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) received an embarrassing reminder from a fellow contributor on Fox News’ “Outnumbered” show on Monday. Chaffetz, who became a pundit for the conservative network after quitting Congress in 2017, joined in with the panel’s criticism of a Politico article about the possible effect that Casey DeSantis, the wife of Florida … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Humanitarian agencies are calling for full funding of the U.N.’s $7 billion appeal for the Horn of Africa during a pledging conference this week, citing a growing crisis and the need for urgent lifesaving intervention. The U.N. says the region is facing the worst drought in 40 years, with more than … Read more
A Franklin County man was found guilty in federal court last week for the murder of three people in the Mercersburg area in 2016. Torey White, 32, of Waynesboro, was convicted Thursday following a three-week trial before U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner. White was found responsible for the murders of Wendy Chaney, Brandon … Read more
The Color Purple is in theaters Dec. 25 Warner Bros The Color Purple movie musical is almost here. On Monday, Warner Bros. Pictures debuted the first trailer for the new adaptation of the Alice Walker novel and the Broadway musical it inspired, which was previously released as a non-musical film in 1985 directed by Steven … Read more
After a bit of a slow start to the season, mainly due to injuries, the Yankees have finally begun to find their footing. New York is coming off perhaps their best week so far this year. They took three out of four from the Toronto Blue Jays then swept the Cincinnati Reds to finish the … Read more
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A doctor holds the hand of a boy in a hospital bed. (Getty images) Black medical professionals are being courted by the Senate to help fill gaps caused by a health care worker shortage that is projected to leave the U.S. with more than 100,000 fewer physicians over the next decade. But Black doctors are … Read more
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s push to become a bigger player in the clean energy market is in the spotlight this week at a conference convened by its Republican governor, even as the state continues to embrace new fossil fuel production, including the controversial Willow oil project on the petroleum-rich North Slope. Gov. Mike Dunleavy … Read more
A vehicle is driven through the streets of Khartoum on Monday by members of one of the warring parties, the RSF More air strikes and clashes have been reported in Sudan, dampening hopes for the latest attempt at a ceasefire in the conflict-hit country. A new seven-day truce officially began at 21:45 local time (19:45 … Read more