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Trump Finally Announces If He’ll Sign National Abortion Ban

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Crime

Former Assistant Principal Charged After First Grader Shot Teacher In Classroom

Former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker is accused of ignoring multiple reports that a 6-year-old had a gun.

Politics

GOPers Who Wanted To Skip Trump Impeachment Trial Demand One For Biden’s DHS Chief

Senate Republicans are demanding an impeachment trial for Alejandro Mayorkas. They didn't think one was necessary for Trump after Jan. 6.

World News

Hamas Leader Says Israeli Airstrike Killed 3 Of His Sons, 3 Grandchildren

Ismail Haniyeh accused Israel of acting in "the spirit of revenge and murder," and said the deaths would not pressure Hamas into softening its positions in Gaza.

By Tia Goldenberg, Jack Jeffery and Wafaa Shurafa, AP

Environment

Many Victims Of The Ohio Train Derailment Are Upset With $600 Million Settlement

It's reportedly the largest-ever settlement for a derailment accident in the U.S. and comes approximately 14 months after the disaster.

Politics

Donald Trump Says Arizona’s Near-Total Abortion Ban Ruling Went Too Far

He later said he wouldn't sign a national abortion ban.

U.S. News

Department Of Justice To Strengthen Website Access For Disabled People

The rule follows less than a month after disability advocates urged the department to quickly finalize pending regulations and rules impacting disabled people in the U.S.

Politics

This Republican Is Bucking His Party On A Key Issue

Republican lawmakers have been happy to weigh in on pivotal union elections over the years. But Rep. Chuck Fleischmann says he's staying out of this one.

Politics

Kevin McCarthy Suggests Matt Gaetz’s Teen Sex Ethics Probe Led To His Ouster

Gaetz is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old girl.

Crime

Mom Who Threw 2 Kids Onto LA Freeway Appeared Agitated By Impending Eclipse

Authorities in Southern California say an infant girl and her sister were thrown from a moving SUV and investigators believe their mother was responsible.

By STEFANIE DAZIO and CHRISTOPHER WEBER, AP