Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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National
Amid Chaos, Alabama Senate Postpones Vote On Nation's Strictest Abortion Ban
Shouting broke out on the floor when a rape and incest exemption was removed without a roll call vote. "I want the people of the state of Alabama to know how we vote," said a Democratic state senator.
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Law & Courts
38 Attorneys General Ask Congress To Bring Marijuana Money Into Banking System
Most states have legalized marijuana in some form. But federal law still considers it an illegal drug, which exposes banks to legal risk if they handle weed-related money or transactions.
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Politics
Iran Says It Will Stop Complying With Parts Of Nuclear Deal, A Year After U.S. Left It
President Hassan Rouhani announced that Tehran will start keeping larger amounts of enriched uranium and heavy water. Iran's economy has been damaged by the return of U.S. sanctions.
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National
Uber And Lyft Drivers Are Striking — And Call On Passengers To Boycott
Strike organizers timed the action to draw attention to drivers' wage cuts and persistent job insecurity ahead of Uber's IPO on Friday, when the company's valuation may be as high as $91 billion.
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National
Asylum seekers can be returned to Mexico: Appeals court rules in Trump's favor
A Ninth Circuit panel overturned a lower court's injunction on the administration's policy requiring asylum-seekers to remain in Mexico as they await court proceedings in the U.S.
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World
Myanmar Releases Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reuters Journalists
"I'm really happy and excited to see my family and my colleagues," Wa Lone told reporters as he left the prison after more than 500 days. "And I can't wait to go to my newsroom."
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World
It's A Boy! Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Welcome A Baby To The Royal Family
The pregnancy had been shrouded in an unusual degree of secrecy. Buckingham Palace had not disclosed where Markle would give birth or precisely when she was due.
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National
Boeing Knew About 737 Max Sensor Problem Before Plane Crash In Indonesia
Engineers at the company discovered a problem with a key safety indicator light within months of the first deliveries of the 737 Max. But it didn't inform airlines or regulators for another year.
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Environment
Trump Administration Moves To Roll Back Offshore Drilling Safety Regulations
The Interior secretary touted the revised rules as eliminating "unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining safety." But environmental groups said the move demonstrates oil industry influence.
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National
U.S. Soccer Unveils Roster For Women's World Cup, As Team Looks To Defend Title
The roster includes many of the stars who are familiar from previous high-profile international competition, along with a number of younger players. The tournament kicks off June 7 in Paris.