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Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday signed a sweeping executive order to protect anyone involved with a legally obtained abortion from prosecution.
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Nearly 1/3 of the US homeless population lives in California. This veterinarian cares for the pets

Nearly 1/3 of the US homeless population lives in California. This veterinarian cares for the pets

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An elevated train clangs along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need.
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US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

U.S. officials released an intelligence report Friday that rejected some points raised by those who argue COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab, instead reiterating that American spy agencies remain divided over how the pandemic began.
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As Biden rallies for abortion rights, conservatives a mile away are pushing a 15-week national ban

As Biden rallies for abortion rights, conservatives a mile away are pushing a 15-week national ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday that Republicans seeking a nationwide ban on abortion won’t stop there as he urged supporters to channel their outrage into mobilizing votes for Democrats in 2024.
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Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints

Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints

OMAHA, Neb.
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Response to fiery Ohio derailment frustrated by poor communication and incomplete information

Response to fiery Ohio derailment frustrated by poor communication and incomplete information

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Firefighters who responded to February's fiery train derailment in Ohio struggled to immediately identify the hazardous chemicals the train was hauling due to a lack of communication from the railroad, officials said Thursday.
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US launches prosecutions of Chinese companies on charges of trafficking fentanyl ingredients

US launches prosecutions of Chinese companies on charges of trafficking fentanyl ingredients

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S.
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Animal sedative xylazine in fentanyl is causing wounds and scrambling efforts to stop overdoses

Animal sedative xylazine in fentanyl is causing wounds and scrambling efforts to stop overdoses

WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful animal sedative in the illicit drug supply is complicating the U.S. response to the opioid crisis, scrambling longstanding methods for reversing overdoses and treating addiction.
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New York doctors get legal protection to prescribe abortion pills across state lines

New York doctors get legal protection to prescribe abortion pills across state lines

NEW YORK (AP) — A law to protect doctors in New York who prescribe abortion pills to patients in states where the procedure is outlawed was signed Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, who said the measure would serve women living in states with bans .
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Passing North Carolina budget before new year looks out of reach for GOP legislators

Passing North Carolina budget before new year looks out of reach for GOP legislators

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers are preparing for extra time again in order to pass a state government budget and to reach other substantial policy agreements before adjourning for the summer.
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