Apr 02 Alabama lawmakers seek to outlaw almost all abortions By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Alabama lawmakers will introduce legislation Tuesday to make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony unless the mother's health is in jeopardy. Continue reading
Apr 02 WATCH: Democrats urge Senate Republicans to pass equal pay legislation By Gretchen Frazee The House passed the legislation last week, largely along party lines. It is now in the Senate. Continue reading
Apr 02 House GOP tries to force vote about infants surviving attempted abortions By Alan Fram, Associated Press Their effort seems likely to fail in the Democratic-controlled House, where Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has refused to allow a vote on the bill. But Republicans hope it will be politically damaging for Democrats from moderate districts who oppose the… Continue reading
Apr 02 Mozambique cholera cases rise above 1,400 By Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, Associated Press A second person in Mozambique has died from cholera, which causes acute diarrhea and is spread by contaminated food and water. Continue reading
Apr 02 WATCH: Los Angeles police identify suspect in Nipsey Hussle slaying By Andrew Dalton, John Antczak, Associated Press Los Angeles police are seeking a 29-year-old man who they believe shot and killed Nipsey Hussle outside the rapper's clothing store where he was trying to remake his community. Continue reading
Apr 02 Trump suggests deferring GOP health plan push to after 2020 By Associated Press President Donald Trump is suggesting he will defer until after 2020 his push for a Republican health care plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Apr 02 Parents could face tax charges, big fines in admissions scam By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A wide-ranging college admissions cheating scheme allowed wealthy parents not only to get their kids into sought-after schools but to write off the bribes on their taxes, federal authorities say. Continue reading
Apr 02 Chicago voters head to the polls to elect first black woman mayor By Herbert G. McCann, Associated Press Voters will choose between Lori Lightfoot, who had served as an assistant U.S. attorney, and former schoolteacher Toni Preckwinkle. Continue reading
Apr 01 Algeria’s leader, ceding to protests, vows to step down by month’s end By Aomar Ouali, Thomas Adamson, Associated Press It's unclear if the stunning move will appease the masses of protesters whose vociferous calls for Bouteflika and his cadre of loyalists to quit have expanded to demand an overhaul of the entire political system. Continue reading
Apr 01 Thousands of U.S. border inspectors may be reassigned to triage migrant surge By Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press The temporary reassignments threaten to slow the movement of trucks bringing TVs, medical devices and other goods into the U.S. and cause delays for cross-border commuters who come for work or school. Continue reading