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Judge in Washington orders feds to keep abortion pill access

Judge in Washington orders feds to keep abortion pill access

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A federal judge in Washington state on Friday ordered U.S.
Attacks in Israel, West Bank kill 3 in worsening violence

Attacks in Israel, West Bank kill 3 in worsening violence

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian assailants carried out a pair of attacks on Friday, killing three people and wounding at least six as tensions soared after days of fighting at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, officials said.
Army sergeant guilty in fatal Texas shooting of protester

Army sergeant guilty in fatal Texas shooting of protester

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Army sergeant was convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed protester in 2020 during nationwide protests against police violence and racial injustice, a Texas jury ruled Friday. Sgt.
Pope Francis skips Good Friday at Colosseum in chilly Rome

Pope Francis skips Good Friday at Colosseum in chilly Rome

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, hospitalized recently with bronchitis, skipped the traditional Good Friday nighttime procession at the Colosseum because of chilly weather in Rome, staying instead at his home at the Vatican while thousands of faithful turne
Officer Cottontail? Bunny joins police force. Fur real.

Officer Cottontail? Bunny joins police force. Fur real.

YUBA CITY, Calif. (AP) — Meet Percy, the police rabbit. Yes, that's fur real. Some bunny — also known as Officer Ashley Carson — found a lost rabbit last year in the middle of Percy Avenue in Yuba City, California.
Storms bring down trees at Masters, play halted in 2nd round

Storms bring down trees at Masters, play halted in 2nd round

Three towering pine trees fell near patrons as storms rolled through Augusta National on Friday , though nobody was hurt, and the second round of the Masters ground to a halt as heavy wind and rain rolled through the area.
Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for minors

Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for minors

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kansas approved a plan early Friday to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth, capping a week of intensifying efforts to roll back LGBTQ rights.
Report: Russia charges Journal reporter with espionage

Report: Russia charges Journal reporter with espionage

MOSCOW (AP) — Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been charged with espionage in Russia and has entered a formal denial, two Russian news agencies reported Friday.
Suspect shoots 2 hostages after wounding California officer

Suspect shoots 2 hostages after wounding California officer

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A man fleeing police in Northern California took two hostages at a public park on Thursday, killing one of them and wounding a California Highway Patrol officer before surrendering, authorities said.
Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

NASHVILLE, Tenn.