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Abortion bans and 'trigger' laws go into effect in several states

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Rhode Island officer arrested in alleged assault of Senate opponent at abortion rally

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Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day

After Roe v. Wade reversal, Pride parades may resemble protest marches of decades past

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Image: A procedural table is set up for a patient to receive a surgical abortion in Jackson, Miss. on June 7, 2022.

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Here’s where things stand with bans in the states with Roe overturned

Abortion rights demonstrators protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, U.S on Saturday.

Nationwide protests go on as supporters and opponents of abortion rights map next moves

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Where is abortion legal? See how far you'd have to travel for care

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The ‘abortion pill’ may treat a disease affecting many veterans. What happens now?

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Trump is out of office. But the Supreme Court is ensuring his legacy lives on.

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Biden signs landmark gun legislation: 'God willing, it's going to save a lot of lives'

Image: Anti-abortion activists in front of the Supreme Court on June 24, 2022.

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By ending national abortion rights, Supreme Court lights a fire in the 2022 election

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Rep. Miller thanks Trump for 'victory for white life,' campaign says she misread remarks

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Biden looks overseas for ways to ease economic pressures at home

Guns in America

The Supreme Court just vastly expanded gun rights. Here’s what happens next.

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Tensions escalate in Nashville over whether to host 2024 GOP convention

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Biden kicks off G7 summit with focus on Ukraine, global economy

Pride 30: The new generation

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Pride 30: Meet the new generation of LGBTQ leaders, creators and newsmakers

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Meet Charlie Amáyá Scott, a transgender Indigenous scholar and social influencer

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Nyle DiMarco is a role model for the Deaf and LGBTQ communities

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Lil Nas X wants to 'open doors' for 'other queer people to simply exist'

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Trailblazing 'Jeopardy!' champion Mattea Roach reflects on 23-game win streak

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Amid ongoing debate, Lia Thomas made history for transgender athletes

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Oscar winner Ariana DeBose proves 'there is indeed a place' for queer actors of color

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Former YouTuber Lindsay Ellis says she’s learning to live with the trauma of being ‘canceled’

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The rockstars of Minecraft are giving teens something to root for online

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The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

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Moderna says bivalent vaccine appears to work against omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5

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Covid task force members worried about 'misinformation' being shared with Trump

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Biden visits D.C. clinic after approval of Covid shots for kids under 5

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Primer for parents: Covid vaccine timing, side effects and efficacy for kids under 5

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How many times can you get reinfected with Covid? Here's what we know

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Primer for parents: Covid vaccine timing, side effects and efficacy for kids under 5

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How many times can you get reinfected with Covid? Here's what we know

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Former YouTuber Lindsay Ellis says she’s learning to live with the trauma of being ‘canceled’

2022 VidCon

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Culture Matters

The rockstars of Minecraft are giving teens something to root for online

A woman exhales a puff of vapor from a Juul pen in Vancouver, Wash., on April 16, 2019.

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Consumer

Federal appeals court puts FDA ban on Juul e-cigarette sales on hold

Markets

Dow rallies 800 points on Friday to cap big comeback week for stocks

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ER doctor who became sick with Covid at work says she was told to 'finish the shift'

Markets

Dow rallies 800 points on Friday to cap big comeback week for stocks

Coronavirus

ER doctor who became sick with Covid at work says she was told to 'finish the shift'

Science

This microscope photo provided by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in June 2022 shows part of a Thiomargarita magnifica bacteria cell.

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World’s biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp

A formerly sunken boat sits along the shoreline of Lake Mead at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, on May 10, 2022, near Boulder City, Nev.

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Lake Mead is nearing dead pool status. The engineer for whom it was named would be 'horrified.'

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Lake Mead comes close to 'dead pool' status, posing serious risks across the Southwest

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Climate change a factor in ‘unprecedented’ South Asia floods

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661 pounds, 13 feet long and a mouth 'the size of a banana': The largest freshwater fish ever caught

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Climate change a factor in ‘unprecedented’ South Asia floods

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661 pounds, 13 feet long and a mouth 'the size of a banana': The largest freshwater fish ever caught

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To help prepare for Amazon Prime Day 2022, we broke down what we know so far about the event and shared expert tips for preparing ahead of time.

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How to get a $10 credit toward Prime Day

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Top-rated tower fans to consider this summer

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What to expect from Walmart Deals for Days 2022

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Buying an air fryer? Start here.

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How to upgrade your beach bag (or tote) this summer

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How to support LGBTQ-owned businesses

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Best LGBTQ+ books, according to Lambda Literary

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Goodreads' favorite kids and teens books by LGBTQ+ authors

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Best books by LGBTQ+ authors, according to Goodreads

Best insect repellent, according to Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports: Best and worst agitator top-loaders

Peter Anzalone, former senior test project leader for bike helmets at CR, in the testing lab.

Best bike helmets, according to Consumer Reports

Cuisinart CGG-306 portable gas grill

Consumer Reports: Best portable gas grills right now

Consumer Reports: Best string trimmers of 2022

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Best gas grills, according to Consumer Reports

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Plan Your Vote: A tool for state-by-state voting rules ahead of the midterms