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'Here we go again': Judge blocks Miss. abortion ban

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, at about six weeks of pregnancy.

Business United Airlines will cancel over 2,000 Boeing Max flights
United Airlines is canceling another month's worth of flights with Boeing 737 Max planes that were grounded after two deadly accidents.
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Nation Trump expands Barr power over classified probe info
President Donald Trump defended his decision to give Attorney General William Barr new authority to declassify secret government documents for his review of the investigation into Russia election interference and his campaign.
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Nation Man gets life in prison in Jayme Closs case
Jake Patterson, 21, pleaded guilty in March to two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping.
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Nation 20 for 2020: What to know about the Democratic candidates
Read quick snapshots of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates who have announced so far.
Nation Bodies in submerged Missouri vehicle bring storm toll to 9
John Reinhardt, 20, and Caitlin Frangel, 19, both of Hazelwood, Missouri, were reported missing May 15.
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World UK's Theresa May announces plans to step down
Theresa May announced Friday that she will step down as U.K. Conservative Party leader on June 7.
Nation Trump: U.S. to send 1,500 more troops to Middle East
The U.S. will bolster its military presence in the Middle East with an additional 1,500 troops, President Donald Trump said amid heightened tensions with Iran.
Nation 6 key excerpts from the Mueller report
Here are a half-dozen noteworthy excerpts from special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Nation Pelosi calls for an intervention for Trump
Her war of words with the president continues after Trump abruptly ended a meeting on infrastructure on Wednesday.
Dan Janison Janison: Deals or no deals? The answer is obvious
Evidence piled up this week of President Donald Trump's failure so far to reach "the best deals" for America. For ...
World North Korea: Talks won't resume unless U.S. changes
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Friday that nuclear negotiations with the United States will never resume unless the ...
Celebrities Weinstein reaches $44M deal with accusers, creditors
The move comes 19 months after allegations of misconduct were first detailed, unleashing a cascade of allegations from dozens of women who came forward with allegations of assault, rape and verbal abuse.