The state's abortion bans make no exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies. Two women had devastating pregnancy diagnoses — one could leave the state for an abortion, and the other could not.
Read more ...At least five people were killed and two boys injured Monday night when a gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire in a Philadelphia neighborhood, police said.
Read more ...Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard National News
The practice of giving priority to the children of alumni has faced growing pushback in the wake of last week's Supreme Court's decision ending affirmative action in higher education.
Read more ...Hotel workers' strike disrupts July 4th holiday in Southern California National News
Hotel workers in Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Orange County are striking for better wages and working conditions, affecting scores of hotels over the July 4th holiday.
Read more ...Education Secretary says US to use 'whatever pathway we can' on student loan relief National News
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about how the Biden administration plans to help borrowers after the Supreme Court struck down its student loan forgiveness plan.
Read more ...Abortion access could continue to change in year 2 after the overturn of Roe v. Wade National News
It's already harder to get an abortion in many places and access is likely to be limited more with the passage of new laws.
Read more ...Fireworks can make bad air quality even worse. For some cities, the answer is drones National News
After days of smoky conditions caused by Canadian wildfires, some U.S. cities are looking to play it safe this Fourth of July with innovative alternatives to their fireworks displays.
Read more ...Beloved chain Christmas Tree Shops is expected to liquidate all of its stores National News
The retailer had filed for bankruptcy in May hoping to emerge out of it as a stronger, more stable, business by August. But as revenue continued to plummet, that future appeared more bleak.
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