Memphis police disbanded the SCORPION unit Saturday. The officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death were members of the specialized Memphis Police unit.
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‘There are two Americas’: Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans, report says
The report also found that states with abortion bans have higher infant mortality rates and teen pregnancy rates.
House Democrats introduce bill targeting ban on federal funding for most abortions
The Hyde Amendment blocks federal funds from being used to pay for abortion, including restricting the use of federal Medicaid funds for abortion.
‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: 1 killed, 2 injured after Denny’s sign falls in Kentucky, crushing car
The sign partially crushed a car after falling from a pole near a Denny’s parking lot in Elizabethtown, located about 45 miles south of Louisville.
‘Deeply saddened’: At least 4 US residents among 72 people killed in Nepal plane crash
At least two U.S. citizens and two permanent residents were among those killed in the plane crash over the weekend, a State Department official said.
New York City becomes first US city to offer free abortion pills at sexual health clinics
The free abortion pills will be offered at four public clinics in New York. The city already offers medication abortions at its 11 public hospitals.
‘We need to dream bigger’: As Roe v Wade marks 50th anniversary, advocates push further
Sunday will also mark the first anniversary since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.
‘Devastating’: Fire at Illinois Planned Parenthood clinic investigated as arson
The fire comes amid rising reports of violence against abortion clinics and just days after Illinois enacted sweeping abortion protections.
Fatalities reported after Russian missile attacks in Ukraine; UK pledges tanks: Updates
In the southeastern city of Dnipro, five people were killed and more than 20 wounded, after a Russia missile strike, Ukrainian officials said.
‘Extremely dangerous’ storm dumps more rain, snow on California; Recovery continues after tornadoes in Alabama
The stormy weather in California is the latest atmospheric river storm since late December. The storms have left at least 19 people dead.