Michigan House and Senate pass bill repealing 1931 abortion ban
Brandon Bartoszek/Getty Images (LANSING, Mich.) — The Michigan legislature has voted to repeal a nearly century-old law criminalizing abortion. The Michigan Senate passed HB 4006 on Wednesday, which revokes the 1931 ban on abortion, less than a
First Navajo Nation President Peterson Zah dies at 85
Barbara Laing/Getty Images, FILE (FORT DEFIANCE, Ariz.) — Former Navajo Nation President Peterson Zah, who made his mark on Native American education at his reservation and Arizona State University, has died at the age of 85. Zah
Keystone pipeline faces new rules after major oil spill
Gavin John/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Oil spills along the Keystone pipeline that runs from Canada to Texas have become more frequent and severe, prompting stricter regulations for a 1,200-mile stretch of the pipeline, a federal
Biden rolls out 2024 budget amid debt ceiling showdown
Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Thursday will roll out his proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, which the White House has said will reduce the deficit by nearly $3
Three dead after fears of gunshots prompt trampling at Rochester, NY, concert, police say
Piccell/Getty Images (ROCHESTER, N.Y.) — A third person has died in the days after a trampling at a concert over the weekend, police announced Thursday. Nine people were trampled Sunday at the Rochester, New York, concert, leaving
Transgender health care is now protected in Minnesota
Andy445/Getty Images (ST. PAUL, Minn.) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order protecting and supporting access to gender-affirming health care for LGBTQ people in the state on Wednesday. The move comes amid Republican-backed efforts across
New SunnyD Vodka Seltzer draws in nostalgic appeal and new criticisms
SunnyD (NEW YORK) — Nothing quite quenched a kid’s thirst after a long afternoon on the monkey bars, jumping on trampolines or riding a Razor scooter like SunnyD. Now, to the delight of ’80s and ’90s kids,
British STEM trailblazer honored with one-of-a-kind Barbie in her likeness
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images (LONDON) — American toymaker Mattel, the parent company of the iconic Barbie dolls, has honored British STEM trailblazer Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE with a unique Barbie in her likeness. Aderin-Pocock — space
Parents rent billboard to raise awareness of falling trees after kids’ deaths
Courtesy of Clark family (NEW YORK) — Crystal and Brian Clark are on a mission to save lives after their children were struck and killed by a falling tree during a family camping trip last year. The
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia unleashes 'massive' attack with 81 missiles
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the countries are fighting for control of areas in eastern and southern Ukraine. Ukrainian troops