Texas law banning common abortion method upheld by appeals court
Abortion rights advocates argued that the law effectively outlaws what is often the safest method of abortion for women in the second trimester of pregnancy.
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Group asks Supreme Court to halt work on Obama presidential library
The group Protect Our Parks filed their request with Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday.
Shrimp recall expanded amid more salmonella cases
Outbreak tied to frozen shrimp has now sickened nine people in four states, with three hospitalized, federal authorities say.
Justice Department says new Missouri gun law is unconstitutional
The law prohibits state and local officials from enforcing federal gun laws.
Biden to tie vaccines for nursing home staff to funding
The announcement comes the same day federal health officials recommended a booster shot for vaccinated Americans.
Video shows the "explosive growth" of California wildfire
The blaze, which is zero percent contained, tripled in size over the past 24 hours and threatens more than 5,800 homes, officials said.
Unvaccinated college students face COVID-19 test fees — and fines
Some schools hit the inoculated with four-digit penalties, while others take the opposite tack and offer scholarships.
Facebook launches "Horizon Workrooms" for virtual offices
Mark Zuckerberg revealed the new virtual reality app in an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King.
Service members receive mental health resources as U.S. exits Afghanistan
"These are difficult days for those who lost loved ones in Afghanistan and those who carry the wounds of war," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.
PG&E shut off power to 48,000 residents, citing wildfire risk
Parts of 13 counties and three tribal lands throughout California were affected by the power shutoff.
11-year-old launches campaign to save the bees
When Scarlett Harper learned the bees in her neighborhood were being wiped out by mosquito pesticides, she rallied to save them.
Prosecutor calls R. Kelly a "predator" as racketeering trial begins
The first of the disgraced R&B singer's accusers testified against him Wednesday following opening statements in the high-profile trial.
More U.S. forces deployed to Haiti as death toll tops 2,000
Rescue and recovery efforts have been slowed by Tropical Storm Grace, and have been hampered by the fact that the earthquake destroyed roads leading to some of the hardest-hit areas.
McConnell criticizes Biden for pulling U.S. troops from Afghanistan
McConnell sharply criticized President Biden's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan but offered no solutions for how to resolve the chaos that has ensued as the country fell to the Taliban.
COVID infections during pregnancy linked to higher risks
A new study found pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are at a significantly higher risk for pre-term births.
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
French workers flood streets for anti-government protests
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Feds warn of potential cyberattacks on industrial refrigerators
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
