A car linked to an Alabama escapee and jail worker has been found
The car was found in an impound lot in Tennessee, where it sat for nearly a week before authorities realized they had it, officials said Friday.
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Texas' abortion law led some to get abortion pills in Mexico, with grim consequences
Since Texas passed its anti-abortion law, more and more women have been getting abortion pills at unregulated pharmacies in Mexican border towns — where they are freely sold without a prescription.
The acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine is preparing for 2 big transitions
The U.S. embassy is about to return to Kyiv, after evacuating to Poland early in the war. Also, President Biden has nominated a veteran diplomat to fill the post that has been vacant for three years.
Texas governor says the state may contest a Supreme Court ruling on migrant education
Gov. Greg Abbott says the court's ruling in 1982 has imposed an unfair burden on Texas.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 6)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Critics blame WNBA for Brittney Griner's absence, since she went to Russia for money
A new WNBA season begins Friday without one of its biggest stars. Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is still in custody in Russia following a drug smuggling allegation.
Alabama judge considers whether to block new ban on gender-affirming care for youth
A federal judge in Alabama continues hearing arguments on the state's ban on gender affirming care for trans youth. He could rule as early as Friday. The law goes into effect on Sunday.
Abortion providers and advocates experience déjà vu as Roe v. Wade is threatened
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with two abortion providers and an abortion support group leader about how they are preparing for the likely overturning of 'Roe v. Wade' after the recent SCOTUS draft leak.
A mysterious form of hepatitis has appeared in more than 100 children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more than 100 cases of a mysterious form of hepatitis in young children.
The threat to abortion rights could mobilize young voters, Democratic leaders hope
These midterms, younger voters have soured on the Democratic Party. Party leaders see the threat to abortion rights as an opportunity to rebuild the multigenerational coalition that elected Joe Biden.