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Hochul rejects Louisiana extradition request for doctor in abortion pill case
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected a request Thursday, Feb. 13 to extradite a doctor who was charged with illegally giving abortion pills to a patient in Louisiana. It’s a crime in the Bayou State to knowingly cause an abortion through medication. “I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor… -
Top recording artists ask Congress to pass a bill requiring radio royalties
Hundreds of music artists, including Mariah Carey, Barbra Streisand, Ozzy Osbourne and Stevie Nicks, are calling on Congress to pass a bill that would require radio stations to pay them for the rights to play their songs. In a letter delivered Thursday, Feb. 13, to Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.,… -
New England city votes to become a sanctuary for transgender community
Full Story The Worcester City Council voted 9-2 to declare the Massachusetts city a sanctuary for transgender individuals. The city joins other cities like Sacramento, California and Ithaca, New York, in providing protections for transgender residents. What does the measure do? The measure bars out-of-state agencies from accessing data from local healthcare clinics regarding gender-transition… -
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly issued her first veto of 2025 on the Help Not Harm Act. The legislation would have prevented state funds from being used for gender-affirming care for minors. The bill also would have prohibited healthcare providers from offering medical or surgical interventions, including puberty blockers and sex reassignment surgeries, for minors.… -
‘Violence is necessary’: Tennessee pastor clarifies sermon about Elon Musk
A pastor in Chattanooga is clarifying his remarks after a controversial sermon went viral. In the sermon, Pastor Steve Caudle condemned Elon Musk’s recent involvement in efforts to cut waste at the U.S. Treasury Department, warning that “there is a possibility of violence.” “And I will say to you, beloved, no one likes violence, but… -
8 US inspectors general fired last month suing Trump administration
Eight U.S. inspectors general who were fired in January 2025 by President Donald Trump are suing the administration to get their jobs back. What law does the suit say Trump broke? The lawsuit announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12, accuses Trump of breaking the law by failing to give U.S. Congress 30-days’ notice and a valid… -
FAA seeks tighter limits for helicopters around Reagan National after crash
Full Story Federal safety officials want to permanently keep helicopters away from commercial flights that are taking off and landing at Washington’s Reagan National Airport, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move comes two weeks after an American Airlines flight with 64 people on board collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, as the passenger… -
Venezuelan nationals arrested for alleged human trafficking operation
Eight Venezuelan nationals have been arrested for allegedly running a human trafficking operation, acting U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, Robert McGuire, announced. Authorities say all of the individuals were in the country illegally. Two have ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. McGuire announced a multi-count, multi-defendant indictment Tuesday, Feb. 11, stating… -
Trump tariffs force Coca-Cola to consider more plastic packaging, price hikes
Coca-Cola may increase its use of plastic or raise beverage prices in response to President Donald Trump’s latest proposed tariffs. The new duties target imports of aluminum, which the company has been attempting to use more of in its packaging. How are these tariffs expected to impact Coca-Cola? During a recent earnings call, Coca-Cola CEO… -
3,700 artists sign letter opposing Christie’s AI art auction
Christie’s is making history with its first-ever auction of art created using artificial intelligence. But thousands of artists are pushing back, calling the sale an endorsement of unethical digital art practices. The “Augmented Intelligence” auction will begin online Feb. 20, alongside an exhibition in New York. The value of the works is between $10,000 and… -
Idaho lawmaker wants to end public aid for immigrants in the US illegally
Lawmakers in Idaho are pushing for a new bill to reduce the state’s appeal to immigrants living in the country illegally by limiting access to public assistance programs. The bill is designed to act as a “repellant,” reducing the state’s attraction for those without legal status. House Bill 135 proposes citizenship verification for resources State… -
Ukraine, Russia prepare for possible peace talks as Trump vows to end war
Russia’s military operation in Ukraine is heading into its third year and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he’s ready to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but with some caveats. The announcement comes with the return of President Donald Trump to the White House, raising the possibility of renewed negotiations between the two countries. Trump… -
Georgia lawmaker introduces bill to ban speed cameras in school zones
Lawmakers in Georgia are preparing for a fight over a proposal to ban speed cameras in school zones. A 2018 law allowed cities and counties to use automated cameras to catch and cite speeders. The cameras have brought in millions of dollars for local governments, but the bill’s lead sponsor, State Rep. Dale Washburn, R,…
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