Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, US State Department warns
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, the US State Department warned in an updated travel advisory issued Friday.
2023-07-04 00:50
Abortion regulations and LGBTQ-related legislation among state laws taking effect Saturday
As several state legislative sessions have concluded or are drawing to a close, some of the high-profile legislation enacted by state lawmakers is just taking effect.
2023-07-01 18:19
Judge clears way for North Carolina 12-week abortion ban to take effect, blocks one provision of law
A federal judge will allow a ban on most abortions in North Carolina after 12 weeks of pregnancy to go into effect on Saturday but temporarily blocked one provision included in the law.
2023-07-01 05:17
North Carolina governor signs bill adjusting new abortion law before it goes into effect
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law significant changes to the state's recently passed 12-week abortion ban before it is set to go into effect Saturday.
2023-06-30 10:20
North Carolina lawmakers send governor last-minute changes to state's recently passed abortion law
The North Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that includes some last-minute changes to the state's recently passed abortion law.
2023-06-28 10:15
Pregnant workers and nursing moms have new protections on the job
Pregnant workers should have an easier time getting a stool, extra bathroom breaks or a bottle of water without fear of getting fired, thanks to a new law that takes effect on Tuesday.
2023-06-27 18:28
Supreme Court leaves in place lower court opinion invalidating North Carolina charter school skirt requirement
The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a lower court opinion that invalidated a code of conduct at a North Carolina publicly funded charter school that required girls to wear skirts in order to "preserve chivalry" based on the belief that every girl is a "fragile vessel."
2023-06-26 21:55
Klobuchar says she supports abortion restrictions in late pregnancy
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday she would support limitations on abortion in the third trimester of pregnancy, breaking with many Democrats in Congress who have been hesitant to offer specifics on abortion limitations.
2023-06-25 23:22
Kamala Harris found her voice on abortion rights in the year after Dobbs. Now she's making it central to her 2024 message
Vice President Kamala Harris was fed up.
2023-06-24 20:16
New York governor signs bill to legally protect doctors who prescribe abortion pills for out-of-state patients into law
New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law Friday that legally protects doctors who prescribe and send abortion pills to patients in states where abortion services are outlawed or restricted.
2023-06-24 07:55
Casper Star-Tribune: Judge blocks Wyoming's first-in-nation ban on medication abortion
Medication abortion will remain legal in Wyoming for now after a district judge on Thursday blocked the state's ban on abortion pills, according to the Casper Star-Tribune.
2023-06-23 11:20
Hunter Biden expected to be among high-profile guests at state dinner honoring Indian PM Modi
Hunter Biden is expected to attend the state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday evening, according to a guest list released by the White House, marking his first public appearance at the White House since his plea agreement was announced.
2023-06-23 06:23