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"Trigger laws" in these states would make abortion illegal if Roe is overturned
Arkansas became the fifth state to preemptively outlaw abortion this week. Four more states have legislation in the pipeline
Teachers strike in California affects 36,000 students
Strike in Oakland part of a national wave of discontent by educators over classroom conditions, pay
One family's adventure with $1,000 a month in universal basic income
No-strings-attached cash stipends being tested as way to help low-income families, including the Fassis in New Hampshire
Jussie Smollett: Key moments since "Empire" actor reported Chicago attack
Alleged homophobic and racially charged attack in Chicago has sprawled into nearly a month-long saga of confusing reports and contradictions
Smollett gave detailed instructions for "attack," prosecutor says
The "Empire" actor pointed out a camera he thought would capture the hoax attack, prosecutor says
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"Trigger laws" in these states would make abortion illegal if Roe is overturned
Arkansas became the fifth state to preemptively outlaw abortion this week. Four more states have legislation in the pipeline
One family's adventure with $1,000 a month in universal basic income
No-strings-attached cash stipends being tested as way to help low-income families, including the Fassis in New Hampshire
Judge says prosecutors violated victim rights in Epstein case
The wealthy financier is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls
New election ordered in contested North Carolina race
Republican candidate Mark Harris had called for a new election earlier Thursday
In Colombia, Pence will call for Maduro to step down
The Trump administration has slapped sanctions against Maduro's government and recognized the main opposition leader, National Assembly President Juan Guaidó
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In Colombia, Pence will call for Maduro to step down
The Trump administration has slapped sanctions against Maduro's government and recognized the main opposition leader, National Assembly President Juan Guaidó
Peter Tork, Monkees bass player, has died
Tork was part of the legendary band that made its debut on TV
SpaceX to launch rocket carrying privately funded Israeli moon lander
If successful, the $100 million mission will put Israel in an exclusive club
Giant bee, once thought extinct, is found alive
While the world's largest bee may seem horrifying, discoverers celebrated its survival
Climate change officially drives first mammal species to extinction
A rodent was added this week to a list of animals declared extinct by the Australian government
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Jussie Smollett: Key moments since "Empire" actor reported Chicago attack
Alleged homophobic and racially charged attack in Chicago has sprawled into nearly a month-long saga of confusing reports and contradictions
Smollett gave detailed instructions for "attack," prosecutor says
The "Empire" actor pointed out a camera he thought would capture the hoax attack, prosecutor says
TNT won't air "Drop the Mic" episode featuring Jussie Smollett
The cable network made the decision "in the interest of not being exploitative of an incredibly sensitive situation"
Peter Tork, Monkees bass player, has died
Tork was part of the legendary band that made its debut on TV
Trump weighs in on Jussie Smollett case
Police allege Jussie Smollett fabricated a hate crime to advance his career
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Advocates say Facebook tricked kids into in-game purchases
FTC urged to probe if the social-media company illegally enticed minors to spend money without parental consent
YouTube axes 400+ channels over child exploitation controversy
YouTube has come under fire for allowing disturbing content, leading major companies to pull their ads
5G explained: How it works and when we'll have it
The next generation of wireless technology will revolutionize how we use mobile devices, but it’s also fraught with technical challenges and won’t be ready for primetime anytime soon
SpaceX to launch rocket carrying privately funded Israeli moon lander
If successful, the $100 million mission will put Israel in an exclusive club
Giant bee, once thought extinct, is found alive
While the world's largest bee may seem horrifying, discoverers celebrated its survival
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Just 15 minutes of jogging a day could reduce your risk of depression
"Get outside and do something," says Dr. David Agus
Poison control calls for kratom have soared
The herbal supplement kratom can cause side effects ranging from rapid heartbeat and agitation to seizures and even death
Health care spending on track to eat 1 in 5 U.S. dollars
Aging baby boomers and higher prices will soon mean that 20 percent of GDP will be spent on medical care
Cervical cancer could be eliminated in most countries by 2100
Following two recommendations could prevent millions of cases of cancer, researchers say
Grand Canyon takes action after tourists possibly exposed to radiation
Officials investigating whether anyone was exposed to radiation at unsafe levels while samples of uranium ore sat in plastic buckets in a park research building
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One family's adventure with $1,000 a month in universal basic income
No-strings-attached cash stipends being tested as way to help low-income families, including the Fassis in New Hampshire
Nike's high-profile shoe fail costs $1.1 billion in stock value
Investors punish the shares after a top college basketball player's sneaker falls apart during a big game
Advocates say Facebook tricked kids into in-game purchases
FTC urged to probe if the social-media company illegally enticed minors to spend money without parental consent
YouTube axes 400+ channels over child exploitation controversy
YouTube has come under fire for allowing disturbing content, leading major companies to pull their ads
5G explained: How it works and when we'll have it
The next generation of wireless technology will revolutionize how we use mobile devices, but it’s also fraught with technical challenges and won’t be ready for primetime anytime soon
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Jussie Smollett: Key moments since "Empire" actor reported Chicago attack
Alleged homophobic and racially charged attack in Chicago has sprawled into nearly a month-long saga of confusing reports and contradictions
Smollett gave detailed instructions for "attack," prosecutor says
The "Empire" actor pointed out a camera he thought would capture the hoax attack, prosecutor says
DNA match leads to suspect's arrest for 1973 murder of girl
For more than 45 years, Linda O'Keefe's disappearance has haunted the community of Newport Beach, California
Coast Guard officer arrested, had hit list of Democrats, feds say
"The defendant is a domestic terrorist, bent on committing acts dangerous to human life," prosecutors wrote
Jussie Smollett paid brothers $3,500 to stage attack, police say
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is in police custody in Chicago after turning himself in overnight