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A Texas Woman Had To Ask a Judge Whether She Could End a Pregnancy That Posed Grave Health Risks to Her. The Judge Said Yes.

By Sophia Anderson

A Texas Woman Had To Ask a Judge Whether She Could End a Pregnancy That Posed Grave Health Risks to Her. The Judge Said Yes.

In a historic ruling, a Texas judge authorized an emergency abortion for a pregnant woman carrying a fetus with a fatal health diagnosis.

Desperation Grows Among Palestinians Trapped With Little Aid

By The Associated Press

Desperation Grows Among Palestinians Trapped With Little Aid

United Nations officials say there are no safe places in Gaza nearly a week after Israel widened its offensive into the southern half of the territory.

UNLV Shooting Suspect Had List of Targets and Another University

By The Associated Press

UNLV Shooting Suspect Had List of Targets and Another University

Three faculty members were killed and a fourth was wounded by the gunman.

Trump Appeals Ruling As Window Narrows To Derail Federal Election Case

By The Associated Press

Trump Appeals Ruling As Window Narrows To Derail Federal Election Case

Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that found he is not immune from criminal prosecution.

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Judge Sentences Woman to Working at Fast-Food Restaurant for Hurling Burrito Bowl at Chipotle Employee’s Head

By Kenadee Mangus

Judge Sentences Woman to Working at Fast-Food Restaurant for Hurling Burrito Bowl at Chipotle Employee’s Head

Judge Timothy Gilligan offered to suspend 60 more days if Rosemary Hayne worked at a fast-food restaurant 20 hours a week for 60 days.

Rapper Kodak Black Is Arrested on Cocaine Charges in South Florida

By The Associated Press

Rapper Kodak Black Is Arrested on Cocaine Charges in South Florida

(AP) — Rapper Kodak Black has been arrested again in South Florida, this time on charges of possessing cocaine, jail records show.

‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Succession’ Are Among AFI Award Recipients

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‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Succession’ Are Among AFI Award Recipients

Barbenheimer is continuing into awards season.

Former Congressman Tapped As Democratic Candidate in Special Election To Replace George Santos

By The Associated Press

Former Congressman Tapped As Democratic Candidate in Special Election To Replace George Santos

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic nominee in next year's special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos, New York Democrats announced Thursday.

Study Reveals Ancient Redwoods Survived Ca Wildfire by Sprouting 1,000-Year-Old-Buds

By Morgan Duell

Study Reveals Ancient Redwoods Survived Ca Wildfire by Sprouting 1,000-Year-Old-Buds

A study recently published in the journal Nature Plants found that the trees had energy reserves that they poured into buds that had been dormant for centuries under the bark. A study recently published in the journal Nature Plants found that the trees had energy reserves that they poured into buds that had been dormant for centuries under the bark.

OnlyFans Has a New Content Creator: Tennis Player Nick Kyrgios

By The Associated Press

OnlyFans Has a New Content Creator: Tennis Player Nick Kyrgios

Tennis pro Nick Kyrgios is setting up a free-to-access OnlyFans page.

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WATCH: Israeli Soldiers Shoot Palestinian Man With Intellectual Disabilities

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WATCH: Israeli Soldiers Shoot Palestinian Man With Intellectual Disabilities

(warning: distressing) Israeli soldiers shot and injured a Palestinian man who was walking home in the West Bank, despite being told he has intellectual disabilities.

WATCH: Trump Said You Can Expect Him to Act Like a Dictator Only On Day 1 If Re-Elected

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WATCH: Trump Said You Can Expect Him to Act Like a Dictator Only On Day 1 If Re-Elected

'We're closing the border, and we're drilling, drilling, drilling' — In a troubling town hall, Donald Trump likened himself to a mobster and said he wouldn't abuse power 'except for day 1' if elected president again.

WATCH: How an iPhone May Signal a Character's True Nature

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WATCH: How an iPhone May Signal a Character's True Nature

If a movie character is using an iPhone, does that mean they're a ‘good guy?’ 📲 Here’s how Apple’s strict guidelines influence who can and cannot use their products on screen.

WATCH: This 3D-Printed Hand Could Change the Future of Prosthetics

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WATCH: This 3D-Printed Hand Could Change the Future of Prosthetics

Give these scientists a hand 👏🏻 Take a look behind the scenes at how they crafted this 3D-printed hand complete with bones, ligaments, and tendons, which could change the future of prosthetics.

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2023 (Taylor’s Version): The Year in Pop Culture

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2023 (Taylor’s Version): The Year in Pop Culture

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Texas Judge To Consider Pregnant Woman’s Request for Order Allowing Her To Have an Abortion

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Texas Judge To Consider Pregnant Woman’s Request for Order Allowing Her To Have an Abortion

(AP) — Texas' strict abortion ban will face an unprecedented test Thursday, when a judge considers a request for an emergency court order that would allow a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis to have an abortion in the state.

2023’s Most Mispronounced Words

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2023’s Most Mispronounced Words

This year's lists of the most mispronounced words in the U.S. and Britain were released Thursday by the online language learning company Babbel.

Strikes on Gaza’s South Edge Sow Fear in One of the Last Areas Which People Can Flee

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Strikes on Gaza’s South Edge Sow Fear in One of the Last Areas Which People Can Flee

Israeli forces struck the southern Gaza town of Rafah twice overnight, residents said Thursday, sowing fear in one of the last places where civilians could seek refuge.

GOP Debate Field Asked About Trump. But Most of the Attacks Focused on Nikki Haley

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GOP Debate Field Asked About Trump. But Most of the Attacks Focused on Nikki Haley

They mostly targeted each other, with former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley taking the brunt of the attacks as she gets more interest from donors and voters.

The White House Is Threatening the Patents of High-Priced Drugs Developed With Taxpayer Dollars

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The White House Is Threatening the Patents of High-Priced Drugs Developed With Taxpayer Dollars

The government would consider overriding the patent for high-priced drugs that have been developed with the help of taxpayer money and letting competitors make them in hopes of driving down the cost.

Climate Talks Shift Into High Gear. Now Words and Definitions Matter at COP28

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Climate Talks Shift Into High Gear. Now Words and Definitions Matter at COP28

The central question of the talks: What to do about the fossil fuels that are causing climate change.

Vegas Shooter Who Killed 3 Was Professor Who Recently Applied for UNLV Job, AP Source

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Vegas Shooter Who Killed 3 Was Professor Who Recently Applied for UNLV Job, AP Source

The gunman in Wednesday's shooting was a professor who had unsuccessfully sought a job at the school, a law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.

Putin Moves a Step Closer to a Fifth Term as President After Russia Sets 2024 Election Date

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Putin Moves a Step Closer to a Fifth Term as President After Russia Sets 2024 Election Date

Putin, 71, hasn’t yet announced his intention to run again, but he is widely expected to do so soon now that election day is scheduled.

Lawsuit Accuses Sean Combs, 2 Others of Raping 17-Year-Old Girl in 2003; Combs Denies

12/06/23

Lawsuit Accuses Sean Combs, 2 Others of Raping 17-Year-Old Girl in 2003; Combs Denies

The woman, whose name wasn’t disclosed in the court filing, is the fourth person to file a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual assault in recent weeks.

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Named Best Film of 2023 by National Board of Review

12/06/23

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Named Best Film of 2023 by National Board of Review

The National Board of Review, a long-running organization comprised of film enthusiasts and academics, also on Wednesday named Scorsese best director and Lily Gladstone best actress.

US Announces New Weapons Aid for Ukraine As Congress Is Stalled on More Funding

12/06/23

US Announces New Weapons Aid for Ukraine As Congress Is Stalled on More Funding

The U.S. is sending a $175 million package of military aid to Ukraine, the Pentagon and State Department announced on Wednesday.

Las Vegas Sheriff Says No Further Threat in Shooting on University Campus

12/06/23

Las Vegas Sheriff Says No Further Threat in Shooting on University Campus

The Las Vegas sheriff says there is no further threat in the shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, and that multiple victims have been taken to a hospital.

Panera Hit With Another Wrongful Death Suit Over Caffeinated Lemonade

12/06/23

Panera Hit With Another Wrongful Death Suit Over Caffeinated Lemonade

Panera Bread is facing a second wrongful death lawsuit over its Charged Lemonade. The family of Dennis Brown filed a lawsuit on December 4, alleging that the drink contributed to his fatal cardiac arrest.

Heavy Fighting in Gaza Halts Most Aid Delivery

12/06/23

Heavy Fighting in Gaza Halts Most Aid Delivery

As the focus of the ground offensive moves down the Gaza Strip and into the second-largest city of Khan Younis, it is further shrinking the area where Palestinians can seek safety.

Actors Vote To Approve Deal That Ended Strike, Bringing Relief to Union Leaders and Hollywood

12/06/23

Actors Vote To Approve Deal That Ended Strike, Bringing Relief to Union Leaders and Hollywood

Hollywood’s actors have voted to ratify the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months, bringing an official finish to the labor strife that shook the entertainment industry for most of 2023.

McDonald’s Burger Empire Set for Unprecedented Growth Over the Next 4 Years With 10,000 New Stores

12/06/23

McDonald’s Burger Empire Set for Unprecedented Growth Over the Next 4 Years With 10,000 New Stores

McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world's largest burger chain.

Senate Approves Hundreds of Military Promotions After Republican Senator Ends Blockade of Nominees

12/06/23

Senate Approves Hundreds of Military Promotions After Republican Senator Ends Blockade of Nominees

The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.