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Ohio Wants to Revive Strict Abortion Law. Justices Are Weighing the Legal Arguments

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Supreme Court justices vigorously questioned the state’s lawyer Wednesday about a legal strategy that Ohio is attempting in hopes of reviving its law banning on abortionsexcept in the earliest weeks of pregnancy. Before Ohio Solicitor General

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Majority of Black Americans see racist or negative depictions in news media, new study finds

The Pew Research Center conducted its first study of Black attitudes toward news coverage three years after a racial reckoning in the media prompted by the police killing of George Floyd.

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Hurricane Ida forced this famous New Orleans deli to close. Now it’s coming back

Hurricane Ida destroyed this 117-year-old Italian deli, a beloved hallmark of the French Quarter. Two years later, the owners are preparing to reopen.

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Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife plead not guilty in bribery case

Menendez has refused to step down as New Jersey’s senior senator even amid growing calls from his fellow Democratic senators. (Image credit: Jeenah Moon/AP)

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Iran claims successful imaging satellite launch in move that could escalate tensions with West

The United States has alleged that Iran’s satellite launches defy a U.N. Security Council resolution and has called on Tehran to undertake no activity related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

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Iran claims successful imaging satellite launch in move that could escalate tensions with West

The United States has alleged that Iran’s satellite launches defy a U.N. Security Council resolution and has called on Tehran to undertake no activity related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

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This year’s COVID vaccine rollout is off to a bumpy start, despite high demand

Some people are finding pharmacies still don’t have supply of the shots, and others are having insurance coverage troubles. Here’s what’s going on. (Image credit: Rogelio V. Solis/AP)

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Western sanctions on Russian diamonds set to disrupt a global industry

G7 experts are set to arrive in India on a fact-finding mission this week ahead of the expected announcement of a new embargo on importing Russian diamonds. An EU ban has also been under discussion for months – but imposing

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Ex-Spain boss to be investigated as part of Rubiales ‘kissgate’ probe

Spain’s Women’s World Cup winning ex-manager Jorge Vilda is to be investigated as part of the Luis Rubiales “kissgate” probe.

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In the second GOP debate, expect Ronald Reagan to loom large in name — but not policy

Once the conservative leader by which others were measured, former President Ronald Reagan looms large in the Republican Party. But his influence may be waning. (Image credit: Mike Sargent/AFP via Getty Images)

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