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People protest after Arizona's Supreme Court revived a law dating to 1864 that bans abortion in virtually all instances

Politics May 07

Lawmakers want to rein in citizen ballot initiatives with new requirements

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

Nation Apr 25

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Does the death penalty bring closure to a victim’s family?

The last time anyone saw Julie Heath alive was Oct. 3, 1993, when the 18-year-old set out to visit her boyfriend in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A week later, a hunter discovered Heath’s body, less than eight miles from where her…

By Laura Santhanam

World Apr 21

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News Wrap: French government calls for calm after attack on police

In our news wrap Friday, an investigation continues in France after Thursday’s deadly assault in Paris. Also, the U.S. Justice Department formally notified nine state and local jurisdictions that a portion of federal grant money will be revoked over so-called…

By PBS News Hour

Nation Apr 20

Inmates Bruce Ward(top row L to R), Don Davis, Ledell Lee, Stacy Johnson, Jack Jones (bottom row L to R), Marcel Williams, Kenneth Williams and Jason Mcgehee are shown in this booking photo provided March 21, 2017. Two were scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in Arkansas on April 17. Photo courtesy Arkansas Department of Corrections/Handout via Reuters
Arkansas executes first person in 12 years

A week ago, Arkansas planned to execute seven men in 11 days. Ledell Lee was put to death late Thursday, and three more men are scheduled to be executed.

By Laura Santhanam

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