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Burgeoning salmon farming industry sparks controversy over pollution and sustainability

By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin

There has been a growing appetite around the world for fish. But that growth in demand is raising all kinds of questions and concerns for the industry about sustainability and impact. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has the first of a…

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Parts of Deep South flooded after heavy rainfall

By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press

People in parts of the Deep South are cleaning up after flash flooding sent water into churches, homes and businesses.

Judge puts again blocks North Dakota trigger law banning abortion

By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press

A judge has again blocked a trigger law banning abortion in North Dakota as he weighs a lawsuit from the state's lone abortion clinic.

California moves toward phasing out sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 under a policy approved Thursday by regulators that seeks a dramatic cut in carbon emissions and an eventual end to gasoline-powered vehicles.

This New Orleans food bank opened to serve more people. Inflation is forcing organizers to turn dozens away

By Roby Chavez

Inflation, supply chain issues, and rising gas prices impact food pantries across Louisiana. Some are now faced with imposing limits on grocery giveaways, turning people away, and even canceling food distribution.

Abortion bans to take effect in 4 more GOP-led states

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Four more Republican-led states will ban almost all abortions this week.

Federal appeals court says Arkansas can't ban treatment for transgender kids

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

A federal appeals court has agreed with a judge's ruling preventing the state from enforcing a ban on transgender children receiving gender affirming medical care.

Uvalde school board fires police chief Arredondo after mass shooting response

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press

The Uvalde school district's embattled police chief has been fired following allegations that he made several critical mistakes during a mass shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead.

Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16 million in trial over crash photos

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

The jurors who returned the verdict Wednesday agreed with Vanessa Bryant and her attorneys that her privacy was invaded when they took and shared photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

Cosmetics giant Sephora settles customer data privacy lawsuit

By Don Thompson, Associated Press

Sephora Inc. has settled a lawsuit claiming the company sold customer information without proper notice in violation of the California's landmark consumer privacy law.