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IVF is dominating headlines in Alabama and across the country. Here’s what you should know about it
Alabama lawmakers and Gov. Kay Ivey agreed to protect in vitro fertilization providers from legal…
‘It’s so sad’: B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap’s toll
RICHMOND – If you ask the “King of Succulents” Johnny Tai how his plants are…
Analysis: First fatal attack on shipping by Yemen’s Houthi rebels escalates risk for reeling Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The first fatal attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on…
In the news today: Six people dead in Ottawa, Israeli real estate controversy
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Seven states and events miles apart: How the Trump and Biden campaigns approach a rematch
ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump each won the White House by razor-thin…
Old Masters and Roman statues vie for the attention of well-heeled collectors at Dutch art fair
MAASTRICHT, Netherlands (AP) — Old Masters, Roman statues, modern furniture, tribal masks and vintage watches…
UN raises alert for 780,000 people displaced in Mozambique, most due to violence in north
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The United Nations’ refugee chief raised a new alert…
Major French union threatens strikes during Olympics. Hospital workers could walk off the job
A major French union warned of possible strikes, including at hospitals, during the Paris Olympics,…
EU’s largest party endorses Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as EU Commission chief
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The European Union’s largest political party on Thursday endorsed Ursula von…
More Black women say abortion is their top issue in the 2024 election, a survey finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a quarter of female Black voters describe abortion as their…
How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items
TORONTO – When Amrita Maharaj-Dube goes shopping with her daughter, the five-year-old is instantly drawn…
Frozen in time: Families of those on missing Flight 370 cannot shake off their grief without answers
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Over the past decade, Grace Subathirai Nathan graduated from law…
Anger over corruption and Portugal’s economy could help a radical right party in Sunday’s election
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Home furnishings giant Ikea recently placed billboards in Portugal advertising a…
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-term use. Some patients want to stop
Millions of Americans who have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular obesity drugs…
Maryland abortion clinics could get money for security under bill in state Senate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Abortion clinics in Maryland could pay for enhanced security and greater…
8 teens wounded by gunfire at Philadelphia bus stop in city’s 4th transit shooting in as many days
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say eight Philadelphia high school students waiting to board a city…
Retired wrestler and ex-congressional candidate suspected in Las Vegas killing surrenders to police
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A retired professional wrestler and former congressional candidate surrendered to police…
Betty Ford forever postage stamp is unveiled at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new forever postage stamp bearing the portrait of former first lady…
Georgia bill would punish cities and counties that break law against ‘sanctuary’ for immigrants
ATLANTA (AP) — Some Georgia senators want to punish cities and counties that they say…
New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans Wednesday to send the National…
Judge sentences 4 defendants in US terrorism and kidnapping case to life in prison, appeals planned
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A U.S. judge on Wednesday sentenced four family members to life…
States in Colorado River basin pitch new ways to absorb shortages but clash on the approach
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The seven U.S. states that draw water from the Colorado…
Social media ban for minors less restrictive in Florida lawmakers’ second attempt
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Less than a week after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a…
A California county ditched its vote counting machines. Now a supporter faces a recall election
REDDING, Calif. (AP) — Voters in Northern California’s rural Shasta County have twice voted for…