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Florida's Amendment 4 on abortion fails to pass
Florida has voted to decline the pro-abortion rights amendment, NBC News details the first state to have rejected such a proposal since Roe v. Wade was overturned.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Nebraska Voters Pass Measure Limiting Abortions
A competing ballot amendment, which would have established a right to abortion until fetal viability, failed to win more votes.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
South Carolina passes noncitizen voting ban
South Carolina voters approved a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Maryland voters pass abortion rights amendment
A proposed state constitutional amendment enshrining the right to “reproductive freedom” has passed. Reproductive rights advocates say that the amendment will protect abortion access in the state ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Abortion protection measures pass in many states
Measures that protect and expand abortion rights passed in a number of states, including Arizona and Missouri. But an amendment to expand abortion rights in Florida failed to gain the 60 percent ...Top stories - NBC News - 16 hours ago -
‘There are certain things that we don’t allow to be sold’: why vote buying in the US is illegal
Richard Hasen, a professor specializing in election law, on groceries, Elon Musk’s petition and Cards Against Humanity. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered a $47 payment to people who refer ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
US demands proof that Israel does not have starvation policy in northern Gaza
Pressure grows on Israel to allow in more aid, as UN ambassador says US ‘will be watching’ its actions on the ground. Middle East crisis – live updates The US has demanded proof on the ground ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Supreme Court allows limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired plants for now
The Supreme Court rejected requests for emergency relief from more than two dozen states and the energy industry.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Supreme Court allows Biden to implement plan to curb carbon emissions from power plants
The regulation is aimed at curbing carbon emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants by using a process called “carbon capture” that challengers say is not economically viable.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Stern U.S. letter prompts Israel to allow first aid into northern Gaza this month. Will it last?
Israeli officials were scrutinizing a letter from the U.S. government threatening to review military aid to the country if it continued to block aid from Gaza.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Maeve Boothby O’Neill died because of a discredited view of ME. How was this allowed to happen? | George Monbiot
Chronic fatigue syndrome is as physiological as a broken leg. For the sake of those who have it, we must learn all we can from this tragic case. How could this happen in the 21st century? This ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
With Davante Adams and Malachi Corley, NFL allows deviation from in-season number change
The NFL doesn't allow players to change their jersey numbers during the season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
LOOK: Jets coach's clumsiness with challenge flag allows Aaron Rodgers to throw first-half TD vs. Steelers
Jeff Ulbrich almost took a touchdown off the boardSports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
Vince McMahon and WWE accused of allowing sexual exploitation of young boys in new lawsuit
Vince McMahon and WWE have been accused of knowing about and failing to stop the sexual exploitation of young boys by a ringside announcer in a lawsuit filed on behalf of five alleged victims ...Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Colorblind viewfinders in Virginia parks allow guests to experience fall foliage in full color
“A feast for the eyes,” says Virginia state park ranger Ethan Howes, who has dedicated his career to protecting and sharing these iconic views.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Our perverse respect for immense wealth allows Musk and Zuckerberg to run riot | John Naughton
The megalomaniacs who control X and Facebook are only able to pollute the public sphere and undermine democracy because of our deference to money. There are two kinds of aphrodisiac. The first is ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Supreme Court allows national horse racing safety rules to stay in effect, for now
The Supreme Court is allowing national medication and anti-doping rules for horse racing to remain in effect while a court fight likely to wind up with the justices continuesSports - ABC News - October 28 -
Bipartisan House members push Biden to allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine
The bipartisan leaders of the U.S. Helsinki Commission are calling on President Biden to greenlight NATO member-ally Poland to extend its air defense to Ukraine’s skies, helping shoot down Russian ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
US elections live: Harris addresses first-time voters as Trump performs ‘garbageman’ stunt
Democrat speaks in Wisconsin while Republican hammers Biden on Tuesday’s remarks. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts . Tim Walz ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Mexico supreme court judges resign over reforms to allow voters to elect judiciary
Eight of the country’s 11 supreme court judges will stand down over reforms supported by President Claudia Sheinbaum. Eight of Mexico’s 11 supreme court judges have submitted their resignations ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Some GOP-led states won't allow federal monitors at polling places, officials say
Some Republican-led states will not allow federal poll monitors at voting locations on Election Day, officials tell ABC News.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Supreme Court allows Pennsylvania voters who mailed defective ballots to cast provisional ones
The Supreme Court handed a loss to Republicans by allowing Pennsylvania voters who had sent mail-in ballots that were flagged as being potentially defective to submit a separate provisional ...Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Dylan Larkin's power-play goals allow Red Wings to slip past Sabres, 2-1
Dylan Larkin scored two power-play goals in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Buffalo 2-1 on SaturdaySports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Poland's leader defends his decision to suspend the right to asylum
Human and civil rights groups are expressing concern after Poland's leader said he would suspend the right to asylum because of its alleged abuse by eastern neighbors Belarus and RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 14