Ohio Republicans approve August election that could thwart abortion-rights push in state
Ohio voters will decide this summer whether to make it more difficult to change the state's constitution -- only months before a potential ballot measure in November over whether to guarantee abortion rights in the state. Ohio's Republican-controlled legislature this week approved a resolution that will ask voters in August to increase the threshold needed to change the constitution from a simple majority to 60%.
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Israel Defense Forces apologizes for death of Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Akleh for the first time
The Israel Defense Forces has apologized for the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a year to the day after she was killed by a bullet to the back of the head while covering an Israeli military operation in Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
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Abortion clinics saw an increase in violence and threats in 2022, report says
A new report says there was a "sharp increase" in violence at abortion clinics in 2022, the year when Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending the federal right to an abortion. A disproportionate increase occurred in states that protect abortion rights, according to the National Abortion Federation, a professional association for abortion providers.
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Analysis: CNN faces harsh criticism after Trump unleashed a firehose of lies during its live town hall
It's hard to see how America was served by the spectacle of lies that aired on CNN Wednesday evening.
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Ohio abortion rights fight highlights Republican electoral vulnerabilities
By Jason Lange, Gabriella Borter and Joseph Ax (Reuters) -Republican vulnerabilities on abortion policy are on display in Ohio, with
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Google begins unveiling its answer to Microsoft's AI search challenge
By Jeffrey Dastin and Greg Bensinger MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (Reuters) -Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday began unveiling more artificial intelligence
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Austin lambasts 'irresponsible' and 'unprecedented' Republican hold on military nominations
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wrote a letter strongly criticizing an ongoing hold on senior military promotions and nominations in the Senate led by Republican lawmakers, saying it would create a "perilous precedent" for the military and impose "unconscionable" burdens on military families.
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Analysis-Arabs bring Syria's Assad back into fold but want action on drugs trade
By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT Having brought President Bashar al-Assad in from the cold, Arab states want him to
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Bacterial infection linked to recent baby formula shortage may join federal disease watchlist
US health officials may soon ask states to notify them of any cases of infants with serious infections caused by Cronobacter sakazakii, bacteria that can contaminate infant formula.
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Saudi Aramco Looks to Boost Dividend, Triggering Stock Surge
Aramco will introduce an additional dividend, potentially boosting payouts for Saudi Arabia’s government by billions of dollars just
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Fox News anchor Bret Baier's reputation takes hit after text messages reveal what he said in wake of 2020 election
Bret Baier's standing as a "fair and balanced" newsman is being called into question like never before.
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Abortion providers sue to preserve, expand access to abortion pill
By Brendan Pierson A group of abortion providers on Monday filed a lawsuit aiming to preserve access to
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