Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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World
Glaciers from Yellowstone to Kilimanjaro are predicted to disappear by 2050
A new report says glaciers in a third of UNESCO World Heritage sites will disappear. Two-thirds of glaciers in the heritage sites can be saved — but only if carbon emissions are cut quickly, it says.
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National
5 takeaways from the report on abuse in the National Women's Soccer League
A new investigative report details sexual misconduct and verbal abuse by coaches in the league – and a lack of action by those in charge to address problems, despite years of players' complaints.
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National
The U.S. cities hosting the 2026 World Cup are announced
The U.S., Canada and Mexico will host the first-ever 48-team World Cup. Sixty of the matches will be played at stadiums across the U.S.
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National
In Uvalde, a woman in clown colors makes kids smile
A few yards from the central memorial for the shooting victims, a clown hands out snow cones and toys for free to all. She says it's her way to give back — and she wants the gun violence to stop.
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Health
How medication abortion works and what the end of Roe v. Wade could mean for it
More people seeking abortions are turning to abortion pills rather than surgical abortion. Here's what to know about the pills, which will likely be at the center of the abortion battles ahead.
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World
Rape has reportedly become a weapon in Ukraine. Finding justice may be difficult
Widespread allegations of rape at the hands of Russian soldiers have been coming out of Ukraine. Experts say rape in conflict is often used to pursue strategic aims.
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National
Melissa Lucio is scheduled to be executed for a crime that may not have occurred
Lucio is scheduled to be executed for the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Her supporters say she was forced into a false "confession" and that new evidence exists that proves her innocence.
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National
After the Sacramento shooting, the state with the most gun laws may soon get more
The shooting in Sacramento that left six people dead over the weekend has prompted urgent calls across the state for more gun control. The question is, how much further can California go?
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National
The U.S. is ending its pandemic border rules. It could mean a surge in migration
The Biden administration is moving to end sweeping pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 on May 23. The controversial public health order was used to quickly expel migrants at the border.
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National
Federal Trade Commission accuses Intuit of deceptively advertising TurboTax as free
In a court filing, the agency says that ads claimed TurboTax was "Free Guaranteed," but many people end up paying for the software to file their taxes. Intuit disputed the allegation.