Alabama’s passageof thenation’sstrictest abortion law isthe latest bid by states in the South and Midwest to stake out a legal challenge on a highlyemotional, and controversial topic.
Author: Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY
After Alabama OKs strict anti-abortion bill, Missouri could be next
Alabama’s passageof thenation’sstrictest abortion bill isthe latest bid by states in the South and Midwest to stake out a legal challenge on a highlyemotional, and controversial topic.
Houston braces for more flooding; Louisiana declares state of emergency
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Sri Lankan president shakes up defense forces, says attack warnings went unheeded
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Tornado hits central Texas town as severe storms forecast from Dallas to Birmingham, Alabama
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With the stroke of a pen by Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio became the third state this year to passa “heartbeat” bill banning abortion as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
Gallup poll finds 1 in 5 Russians would like to permanently leave Russia
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