Attorney General Keith Ellison said Thursday that he won't appeal a ruling that struck down most of Minnesota's restrictions on abortion as unconstitutional, saying the state has already spent enough time and money on the case and is unlikely to win an appeal anyway. … [Read more...] about Ellison: No appeal to defend Minnesota abortion restrictions
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U.S. cannot afford to fall behind in race against monkeypox, HHS secretary says
The Biden administration pledged Thursday to "stay ahead" of the monkeypox virus and speed an additional 786,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine for the disease to states that need it the most. … [Read more...] about U.S. cannot afford to fall behind in race against monkeypox, HHS secretary says
Pelosi invites senior Republican, others to join her on Taiwan trip
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited other lawmakers to join her on an official trip to Taiwan, including the top-ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. … [Read more...] about Pelosi invites senior Republican, others to join her on Taiwan trip
Andrew Yang, Christine Todd Whitman launch a third party
Former Republican and Democratic luminaries say they are linking arms to form a new party as Americans increasingly tell pollsters they are fed up with extremes in the two-party system. … [Read more...] about Andrew Yang, Christine Todd Whitman launch a third party
Climate migration growing but not fully recognized by world
Worsening climate largely from the burning of coal and gas is uprooting millions of people, with wildfires overrunning towns in California, rising seas overtaking island nations and drought exacerbating conflicts in various parts of the world. … [Read more...] about Climate migration growing but not fully recognized by world