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Wyoming state abortion ban struck down as unconstitutional
A judge in Wyoming has ruled that two laws making up the state’s abortion ban violate the state’s constitution. The ruling makes abortion legal in the state for the time being. Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens sided with the women and nonprofits who filed a lawsuit against the state over the ban, finding the… -
Families of US victims sue Iran over 2023 Hamas-led attack in Israel
Families of American victims of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack in Israel have filed a federal lawsuit against Iran and several affiliated terror groups, accusing them of funding and orchestrating the deadly assault. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., alleges Tehran funneled millions of dollars to Hamas to carry out… -
Oregon school failed to report sex abuse since 2019, 2 teachers charged
Two teachers from St. Helens High School in Oregon were charged Tuesday, Nov. 12, with sexually abusing students. However, authorities said the school never reported these allegations to police even though the alleged abuse dates back to 2019. Officials said the charges against Eric Stearns, 46, and Mark Collins, 64, involve the abuse of nine… -
Trump wants charges for military leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal: Report
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly investigating the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal in Afghanistan and whether military leaders could face charges over their involvement. NBC News reported Trump’s team is putting together a list of current and former military officials who had a hand in the withdrawal and determining if they could be charged… -
WaPo calls Pa. Democrats’ push to count invalid ballots undemocratic
Tensions are rising in Pennsylvania’s Senate race, where some Democratic election officials are defying recent court rulings on counting ballots after The Associated Press called the race for Republican Dave McCormick. However, some efforts to defy court orders to count certain ballots are being viewed as undemocratic, according to The Washington Post editorial board. Before… -
Iowa pollster Ann Selzer retires after major miss, Trump wants investigation
Ann Selzer, the pollster behind the Des Moines Register’s election poll that showed Donald Trump trailing Kamala Harris by 3 percentage points in Iowa, has announced her retirement. The poll, which ultimately missed the mark by more than 16 percentage points, generated significant reaction and controversy. Published just days before the 2024 election, it predicted… -
Ben & Jerry’s says parent company is silencing its pro-Palestinian views
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s is suing its parent company, Unilever, accusing it of silencing the brand’s attempts to speak out in support of Palestinians. Ben & Jerry’s filed the lawsuit in federal court this week, claiming Unilever has repeatedly violated agreements that protect the brand’s independence. The complaint alleges Unilever blocked the company… -
Trump to overhaul Biden’s proposed AI policy, promote private sector
The future of artificial intelligence policy in the United States is at a crossroads. President Joe Biden has prioritized safety, transparency and regulation, while President-elect Donald Trump plans to take a more deregulated, innovation-driven approach. Biden’s executive order on AI safety, announced earlier this year, aims to ensure rigorous oversight of AI systems. The plan… -
RFK Jr. pick: Democratic governor ‘excited,’ conservative outlet opposed
President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are dominating the news cycle this week. One of the most anticipated announcements came Thursday, Nov. 14, with Trump nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of Health and Human Services. The reaction is mixed and crosses party lines. For instance, a right-leaning news outlet has come out against Trump’s… -
Google responds to report Gemini sent menacing message for man to ‘die’
Google responded to accusations on Thursday, Nov. 14, that its AI chatbot Gemini told a University of Michigan graduate student to “die” while he asked for help with his homework. Google asserts Gemini has safeguards to prevent the chatbot from responding with sexual, violent or dangerous wording encouraging self-harm. “Large language models can sometimes respond… -
Recount to start in PA Senate race as legal disputes over ballots intensify
Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick sparked a legal showdown over whether to count mail-in ballots missing handwritten dates. With a mandatory recount underway, Republicans are challenging multiple county decisions to include undated or misdated ballots, a move that Democrats argue would disenfranchise voters. In the days… -
FBI arrests Houston man for allegedly attempting to aid in ISIS terror attack
A 28-year-old Houston man has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a terrorist attack. FBI officials say Anas Said was apprehended after admitting to planning violence and offering his apartment as a sanctuary for ISIS operatives. Said’s arrest follows a monthslong investigation by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism… -
Trump team eyes changes to 1974 law to enable Musk’s budget overhaul plans
President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a commission led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to overhaul federal spending is raising constitutional concerns about executive authority. The commission, unofficially dubbed the “Department of Government Efficiency,” aims to cut up to $2 trillion from the federal budget, but legal experts warn that bypassing Congress could lead to…
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