What does the right to abortion in America look like now?
In 1973, the US Supreme Court ruled that the decision to terminate a pregnancy was up to the individual, not the government. Roe V Wade became a landmark decision for abortion rights in America, enshrining a layer of legal protection for women. But in 2022, that law was reversed, allowing individual states to create their own laws in relation to abortion. One year on from the decision to overturn Roe V Wade, The Independent looks at the current abortion rights situation in the United States of America.
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A group promoting healthy food choices asked a Georgia baseball team to change its name. Here's how the Macon Bacon responded
A group of plant-based activists urged the Macon Bacon baseball team in Georgia to change their name to promote healthier food choices.
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Girlfriend of dentist who killed his wife on their African safari is sentenced to 17 years in prison
The girlfriend of an American dentist and big-game hunter who was found guilty of murdering his wife on an African safari was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Friday, court records show.
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Who is Stacie-Marie Laughton? Former NH Dem is arrested on child pornography allegations
'I wasn't trying to hurt anyone, and it was totally out of character for me,' said Stacie-Marie Laughton
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Mutinous Russian mercenary boss orders his fighters to turn back from Moscow to avoid bloodshed
MOSCOW Mutinous Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday he had ordered his fighters, who had been
1970-01-01 08:00
Train derailment on Montana bridge sends multiple rail cars into the Yellowstone River
A train derailment in Montana caused a bridge across the Yellowstone River to collapse and sent multiple cars into the water below, officials in Stillwater County said Saturday.
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White House says Biden spoke with leaders of France, Germany and UK amid developments in Russia
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with the leaders of France, Germany and the United
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Mohamed Salah explains why Roberto Firmino is one of Liverpool's best ever players
Mohamed Salah explains why Roberto Firmino was so important to Liverpool & why he will be remembered as an all-time Anfield great.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hong Kong's international dragon boat races return after 4-year hiatus
HONG KONG Thousands of paddlers descended on Hong Kong on Saturday to take part in the financial hub's
1970-01-01 08:00
Barcelona readying offer for Marcelo Brozovic
Barcelona are hoping to make an offer for Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, who is already in talks about joining Al-Nassr.
1970-01-01 08:00
How did Frederic Forrest die? Actor best remembered as 'Huston Dyer' in 1976 film 'The Rose' was 86
Frederic Forrest died at his home in Santa Monica after a long illness, his friend Barry Primus said
1970-01-01 08:00
A bridge over Yellowstone River collapses, sending a freight train into the waters below
A bridge that crosses Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed overnight, causing portions of a freight train that was traveling over it to plunge into the water below
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