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Federal judge rules against key preventative care requirements of Affordable Care Act

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris

A federal judge in Texas ruled that employers can not be required to cover key preventative health care benefits under the Affordable Care Act. It jeopardizes free coverage of a wide range of preventative services for some 160 million Americans.

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Donald Trump indicted, lawyer says

By Michael R. Sisak, Eric Tucker, Colleen Long, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

It's the first ever criminal case against a former U.S. president and a jolt to Trump’s bid to retake the White House in 2024.

House Republicans pass bill to overturn DC police reform

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

In a party-line vote Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee advanced a bill to overturn a police reform package passed by the D.C. Council amid nationwide protests about police brutality.

House Republicans pass energy bill to roll back regulation of fossil fuel production

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The legislation would sharply increase domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal, and ease permitting restrictions that delay pipelines, refineries and other projects.

Vatican formally rejects 'Doctrine of Discovery' after Indigenous calls

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Vatican has formally repudiated the "Doctrine of Discovery." That is the theory backed by 15th century decrees that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property law today.

Desantis war on 'woke' colleges sparks fear among professors, students

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

Students and faculty say America should take note because the transformation could have national implications as DeSantis gears up for a likely presidential bid.

Judge's ruling undercuts Affordable Care Act preventive screenings

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

A federal judge in Texas who has previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation's health law.

WATCH: Pentagon says 6 U.S. troops have traumatic brain injuries after Syria attacks

By Associated Press

The Pentagon said Thursday that an additional six troops were injured in attacks last week in northeastern Syria that U.S. officials have blamed on Iranian-backed militants.

WATCH: State department holds news briefing after Russia arrests American journalist

By Associated Press

State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel will hold a news briefing on Thursday following Russia announcing that its security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges, the first time a U.S. correspondent has been…

WATCH: White House holds news briefing after Russia arrests American journalist on espionage charges

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing on Thursday after Russia's security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges.