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Texas judge to consider pregnant woman’s request for order allowing her to have an abortion

Kate Cox is 20 weeks pregnant and has been told her baby is likely to be stillborn or live for a week at most, according to the lawsuit filed in Austin.
Demonstrators march towards the Texas Capitol building during a national walk out in support of abortion rights at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, U.S., on Thursday, May 5, 2022. For decades the fight to end abortion in America has been waged over Roe v. Wade. With the Supreme Court poised to overturn the landmark decision that legalized a womans right to choose, the fight to stop abortion is going to become a fight about a pill. Photographer: Sergio Flores/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Demonstrators march towards the Texas Capitol building during a national walk out in support of abortion rights at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, U.S., on Thursday, May 5, 2022. For decades the fight to end abortion in America has been waged over Roe v. Wade. With the Supreme Court poised to overturn the landmark decision that legalized a womans right to choose, the fight to stop abortion is going to become a fight about a pill. Photographer: Sergio Flores/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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U.S. military grounds all Osprey aircraft after fatal Japan crash

The Air Force said a preliminary investigation suggested that the crash, which killed eight U.S. airmen, might have been caused by a problem with the aircraft.
US Osprey crashes in Japan
US Osprey crashes in Japan
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Ex-boyfriend of celebrity therapist Amie Harwick sentenced to life in prison in her 2020 slaying

Gareth Pursehouse, 45, was convicted of murder after throwing Harwick off a balcony.
Image: Dr. Amie Harwick at The Fonda Theater on Oct. 2, 2016 in Los Angeles.
Image: Dr. Amie Harwick at The Fonda Theater on Oct. 2, 2016 in Los Angeles.

6 killed and 3 injured in a series of attacks across 2 Texas communities, police say

A suspect was arrested after he crashed his vehicle while speeding away from a shootout with a police officer Tuesday night, Austin's police chief said.
Austral Loop neighborhood shooting in Austin Texas
Austral Loop neighborhood shooting in Austin Texas
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Shannen Doherty says she learned of ex's alleged affair right before her brain surgery

The former “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed” star, who’s been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, filed for divorce from husband Kurt Iswarienko in April.
Shannen Doherty.
Shannen Doherty.
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Video shows Palestinian American student paralyzed in Vermont shooting released from hospital to applause

Hisham Awartani, who was paralyzed from the chest down, was released from the University of Vermont Medical Center, according to video shared by his family.
Hisham Awartani, who was paralyzed from the chest down when he was among three Palestinian college students shot over Thanksgiving weekend in Vermont, was released Wednesday from a hospital to rousing applause, according to video shared by his family.
Hisham Awartani, who was paralyzed from the chest down when he was among three Palestinian college students shot over Thanksgiving weekend in Vermont, was released Wednesday from a hospital to rousing applause, according to video shared by his family.

Democratic Wisconsin governor vetoes bill to ban gender-affirming care for kids

At least 22 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
Evers with Aspen Morris at the raising of an LGBTQ flag  at the Capitol in Madison
Evers with Aspen Morris at the raising of an LGBTQ flag  at the Capitol in Madison
17h ago

Rescues, 'wet' homes and landslides: Atmospheric river storms pound Pacific Northwest

The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, which tracks atmospheric river storms closely, forecast this event as a 4 on its scale to 5 based on its intensity and duration. 
Flood waters in Snohomish County on Dec. 5, 2023.
Flood waters in Snohomish County on Dec. 5, 2023.

Texas shootings: Timeline of the string of attacks near San Antonio and in Austin

A suspect is in custody after six people were killed and another three were injured across two communities, officials in Bexar County and Austin said.
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a shooting
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a shooting

Lead poisoning linked to applesauce pouches reported in more than 60 children, FDA says

The agency is continuing its investigation into the source of the lead, including visiting a manufacturing facility in Ecuador.
Weis, WanaBana and Schnucks apple sauce pouches.
Weis, WanaBana and Schnucks apple sauce pouches.
19h ago

Buffalo Bills star Von Miller allowed to keep playing despite domestic violence arrest, team says

Miller faces a charge of third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman, which is punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Von Miller #40 of the Buffalo Bills
Von Miller #40 of the Buffalo Bills