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Supreme Court blocks Texas law preventing social media companies from controlling content

The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked Texas from enforcing a new law that would prevent social media platforms from banning users based on their viewpoint. The law is part of the Republican battle over what they say is censorship of…

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Marine biologists scramble to stop a deadly epidemic decimating coral reefs

By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman

Coral reefs around the world are in growing danger due to rising temperatures connected with climate change. But in Florida and the Caribbean, marine biologists are racing to fight a new deadly threat. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.

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Florida abortion restriction law challenged with lawsuit

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Planned Parenthood and other health centers filed the case Wednesday in state court in Tallahassee alleging the law violates the state Constitution. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the 15-week ban into law in April.

FBI Director Christopher Wray says agency blocked planned cyberattack on children's hospital

By Eric Tucker, Alan Suderman, Associated Press

FBI Director Christopher Wray says his agents thwarted a planned cyberattack on a Boston children's hospital that was to have been carried out by hackers sponsored by the Iranian government.

Prosecutors decline to charge Wisconsin deputy for 2016 shooting

By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

Two special prosecutors have decided not to charge a Wisconsin sheriff's deputy in the fatal shooting of a man sleeping in a park.

West promises Ukraine more, better arms to fend off Russian invasion

By John Leicester, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Western nations promised more and more advanced arms to bolster Ukraine's defense as its troops battled a grinding Russian offensive that was closing in on capturing a key city in the east.

WATCH: Pentagon announces $700 million in military aid to Ukraine

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The U.S. will send Ukraine four sophisticated, medium-range rocket systems and ammunition to help try to stall Russian progress in the Donbas region of its country.

WATCH: Biden honors Linda Fagan, first woman to lead a military service branch

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is hailing Adm. Linda Fagan as new Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and the armed forces' first female service chief.

WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on the continuing formula shortage

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was not briefed on the prospect of nationwide shortages of infant formula for about two months, and he acknowledged the strain on families as his administration struggles to address the situation.

WATCH: Biden hosts roundtable on infant formula shortage

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The White House said a third round of formula shipments from overseas will begin next week, from producer Kendamil in Britain. Shipments from Bubs Australia will be delivered next week as well.