Jun 29 Watch 6:18 The grassroots network helping women circumvent abortion bans and restrictions By Ali Rogin Since the end of Roe v. Wade three years ago, 20 states have banned or restricted access to abortions. Despite those hurdles, women are still finding ways to terminate pregnancies. A new podcast, “The Network,” explores how an abortion pill… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 4:13 How Trump’s proposed health and education program cuts affect Native communities By John Yang Native American and Indigenous people say the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to health and education programs for their communities are a continuation of the federal government’s historical failure to deliver on what it promised in land and peace agreements. John… Continue watching
Jun 29 Hall of Famer Dave Parker, hard-hitting outfielder nicknamed ‘the Cobra,’ dies at 74 By John Perrotto, Associated Press Parker made his major league debut in 1973 and played 19 seasons, 11 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the NL MVP in 1978, won a World Series with Pittsburgh a year later and then won another championship in 1989… Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 4:49 How pioneering comedian Robin Tyler used humor to fight for LGBTQ+ rights By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Jiaya Echevarria As Pride Month wraps up, we look at the career and achievements of a pioneering LGBTQ+ comedian and activist. In 1979, Robin Tyler became the first out lesbian comic on national television. She has used both her humor and platform… Continue watching
Jun 28 WATCH: Funeral for slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and husband Mark Hortman By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press “Melissa Hortman will be remembered as the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history. I get to remember her as a close friend, a mentor, and the most talented legislator I have ever known,” Gov. Tim Walz said in his eulogy. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 8:16 Communities fight back against states banning Pride flags on government buildings By Deema Zein, Doug Adams This year marks a decade since same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide. But in several Republican-led states, efforts are underway to ban Pride flags from public schools and government buildings, sparking a wave of local resistance. Deema Zein reports. Continue watching
Jun 27 Sean Combs’ lawyer mocks sex trafficking case in closing argument By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Attorney Marc Agnifilo said prosecutors had “badly exaggerated” evidence of the swinger lifestyle and threesomes to combine it with recreational drug use and call it a racketeering conspiracy. Continue reading
Jun 27 Environmental groups sue to block migrant detention center rising in Florida Everglades By Kate Payne, Curt Anderson, Associated Press The center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to begin processing people who entered the U.S. illegally as soon as next week, the governor said Friday on “Fox and Friends.”… Continue reading
Jun 27 Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking minors from seeing online porn By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Nearly half of all states have passed similar age verification laws as smartphones and other devices make it easier to access online porn, including hardcore obscene material. Continue reading
Jun 27 NCAA considering proposal to allow college athletes, staff to bet on professional sports By Associated Press NCAA President Charlie Baker and other college sports leaders have raised concerns about gamblers attacking athletes on social media for their play and there have been scattered allegations, including some earlier this year, against programs involving betting. Continue reading