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Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
By Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans that took effect after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, even during some medical emergencies. The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered the implications of a state ban since the nationwide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
By Lolita C. Baldor And Tara Copp, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday. Long sought by Ukrainian leaders, the new missiles give Ukraine nearly double the striking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court considers whether states can ban abortions during medical emergencies
By Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court justices raised questions Wednesday about whether state bans on abortions during medical emergencies conflict with federal healthcare law after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered a state ban since the nationwide right to abortion was overturned. It comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
By Aamer Madhani And Seung Min Kim, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in U.S. The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle with Republicans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smoke seen as ANA flight carrying about 200 people lands safely in northern Japan, public TV says
By The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
TOKYO (AP) – Smoke was seen coming from an All Nippon Airways plane as it landed safely at Shin Chitose airport in northern Japan on Wednesday, public broadcaster NHK reported. The ANA flight from Tokyo was carrying about 200 people and no injuries were reported, NHK said. The smoke, coming from the wing area, subsided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Casey and McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes US Senate contest
By Marc Levy, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as Tuesday’s primary election put the men on track for a race that is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars and help decide control of the Senate next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves And Farnoush Amiri, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming 79-18 vote late Tuesday after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes US Senate contest
By Marc Levy, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as Tuesday’s primary election put the men on track for a race that is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars and help decide control of the Senate next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with gunshot wound, police say
By Mark Thiessen And Gene Johnson, The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) – A former Washington state police officer wanted in two killings has been found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday. His 1-year-old baby was taken safely into custody by Oregon State Patrol troopers. The troopers began chasing ex-Yakima, Washington officer Elias Huizar when they saw him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Douglas C-54 plane with 2 people on board crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska
By The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – A Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane carrying two people crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday and burst into flames, authorities said. No survivors have been found. The plane took off in the morning from Fairbanks International Airport. It crashed about 7 miles (11 kilometers) from there and “slid into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Douglas DC-4 plane with 2 people on board crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska
By The Associated Press on April 23rd, 2024
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – A Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers said. There were two people on board, the Federal Aviation Administration said in an email to The Associated Press. There was no immediate word on their conditions. The C-54 is a military version of ... Read More »
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