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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
Federal judge blocks the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42
by Joel Rose
A federal judge has blocked the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42. The ruling could have major implications for U.S. border policy at a time of record migrant apprehensions.
How UN climate conference negotiations are progressing
by Nathan Rott
The UN climate conference in Egypt is in its second week. Here's an update on how negotiations are progressing.
Ukraine came under attack from Russian missiles, and Poland reports explosions
by Greg Myre
Ukraine says it came under a massive attack from Russian missiles Tuesday. Explosions were also reported in Poland.
Democrats win the Senate and Republicans close in on winning the House
by Domenico Montanaro
Democrats have won the Senate, and Republicans continue to close in on winning the House. This raises questions about just what's next in Washington.
NASA is trying to launch its big new moon rocket again
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Again, NASA is trying to launch its big new moon rocket on its first test flight.
Researchers dig into why nose-picking is a common behavior
by Geoff Brumfiel
New research shows that a type of primate known as an aye-aye loves picking its nose. Researchers say the findings raise interesting questions about why nose-picking is such a common behavior.
House Minority Leader faces an early test of party loyalty
by Deirdre Walsh
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy faces an early test of party loyalty Tuesday with GOP House leadership elections. The full chamber will vote for the next speaker at the start of the new year.
Homeland Security Secretary testifies as immigrant advocates race to pass new laws
by Joel Rose
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified Tuesday before Republican lawmakers who threatened to impeach him. Immigrant advocates race to pass what they can during the lame duck.
The world population reaches 8 billion, posing challenges for climate change
by Lauren Frayer
The world population reached 8 billion on Tuesday, according to the UN. It credits advances in public health and nutrition. But the milestone also poses challenges for coping with climate change.
How UN climate conference negotiations are progressing
by Nathan Rott
The UN climate conference in Egypt is in its second week. Here's an update on how negotiations are progressing.