Politics

5 women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it endangered their lives

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press

Five women who said they were denied abortions even when pregnancy endangered their lives are suing Texas over its abortion ban.

U.S. judge rules 2021 Missouri gun law unconstitutional

By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press

A Missouri law banning local police from enforcing federal gun laws has been struck down as unconstitutional.

Oklahomans to vote on legalizing marijuana

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

Oklahoma voters are going to the polls to decide whether to make the state one of the most conservative to approve recreational marijuana.

FDA to recall 2 more eyedrop brands due to contamination risks

By Associated Press

U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury.

Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz agrees to testify before Senate committee

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.

WATCH: Garland announces antitrust lawsuit to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines

By David Koenig, Associated Press

The Biden administration sued to block JetBlue Airways' $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, saying Tuesday that the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.

Americans divided on immigration and refugees, new AP poll says

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows some support for changing the number of immigrants and asylum-seekers allowed into the country.

Ahead of 2024 presidential bid, DeSantis calls for U.S. to follow Florida's lead

By Brendan Farrington, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech is likely to be more about making a case to lead the country rather than an assessment of Florida's future.

Netanyahu's planned judicial overhaul divides Israeli military

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

A contentious judicial overhaul plan that has divided Israel is also tearing at what Israeli Jews see as the country's main unifying force: the military.

WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as spokesman Ned Price announces plans to step down

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Price will take a job working directly with Secretary of State Antony Blinken later this month, the State Department said Tuesday, and will be replaced in the interim by his deputy, Vedant Patel, until a successor is named.