Kentucky high court upholds state abortion bans while case continues
The state Supreme Court kept two state bans in place after Kentucky voters signaled support for abortion rights at the ballot box last November.
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Sen. John Fetterman is receiving treatment for clinical depression
The Pennsylvania Democrat checked himself into Walter Reed hospital on Wednesday night.
The Kentucky Supreme Court says the two abortion bans should remain in place
The Kentucky Supreme Court weighed in on a challenge to the state's abortion bans, saying the two bans should remain in place despite voters rejecting an anti-abortion ballot measure in November.
Spain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws
Among the enacted changes, 16- and 17-year-olds will be allowed to undergo an abortion without parental consent. And workers suffering debilitating period pain can take paid time off.
10 things to know about how social media affects teens' brains
Eye-opening testimony from a top scientist offers a useful primer on the role social media may play in the teen mental health crisis.
How seniors could lose in the Medicare political wars
Politicians are again pointing fingers over cutting Medicare. Any party accused of threatening the program tends to lose elections, but without a bipartisan agreement, seniors stand to lose the most.
Michael Jordan sets another record — a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish said the NBA legend's donation is the largest individual contribution it has ever received. It said Jordan's gift will create an endowment to fulfill future wishes.
Residents near the train derailment are told it's safe to go home. Is it?
This month's train derailment in Ohio unleashed toxic fumes into the air around East Palestine. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Johns Hopkins expert Peter DeCarlo about safety concerns.
Democrats control Michigan for the first time in 40 years. They want gun control
Having been blocked by Republican legislatures on regulation in the past, Michigan Democrats are forging ahead on tighter gun restrictions after the shooting at Michigan State.
Kid YouTube stars make sugary junk food look good — to millions of young viewers
The platform banned food advertising, yet many videos viewed by millions of kids continue to showcase candy, soda and packaged snacks, likely affecting kids' food preferences, researchers say.