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Texas Wants To Set Its Own Rules For Federal Family Planning Funds

2:46pm May 17, 2017

by Wade Goodwyn

In 2011, Texas gave up millions in federal Medicaid funding so it could exclude Planned Parenthood, which counts abortion among the procedures it provides, from its women's health program.

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Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning was released Wednesday from Fort Leavenworth, a military prison in Kansas. In January, then-President Barack Obama commuted Manning's 35-year prison sentence after she requested clemency.

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Chelsea Manning, Once Sentenced To 35 Years, Walks Free After 7 Years

2:44pm May 17, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

Chelsea Manning, the transgender soldier convicted of leaking classified U.S. documents, has been released from a military prison in Kansas. President Barack Obama commuted her sentence in January.

The Baltimore Orioles' park at Camden Yards was mistakenly included in a tax sale, city officials say.

Baltimore's Pro Stadiums Are Rescued From Lien Sale; Overdue Water Bills Blamed

2:32pm May 17, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The unusual circumstances could have exposed Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium to possible foreclosures over less than $70,000 in debt.

A mural displays notable historical figures and a fading Puerto Rican flag on a dilapidated building in San Juan earlier this month. Between its public-sector debt and money owed pension funds, the U.S. territory is grappling with more than $120 billion i

Puerto Rico Embarks On Historically Huge Debt Protection Hearings

2:31pm May 17, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Between its public-sector debt and what it owes pension funds, the U.S. territory's bills exceed $120 billion. That makes for some difficult decisions in court, which opened hearings Wednesday.

The majority of health aid to poor countries targets children under five.

Ethics Of Aid: Should Donated Health Dollars Go To 'Children First'?

1:56pm May 17, 2017

by Malaka Gharib

That's how health aid is now allocated in the developing world. Should more money go to old people with chronic diseases? Our audience shares their views.

Trump's Election Integrity Commission Could Have A 'Chilling Effect' On Voting Rights

1:55pm May 17, 2017

Ari Berman, author of Give Us the Ballot, says the new commission will keep alive the idea that voter fraud is rampant — despite the fact that "all the studies show the opposite."

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The Maine Legislature established a high-risk pool for insuring patients with expensive medical conditions, partly funded with a surcharge on all policyholders in the state.

Secret To Maine's Touted High-Risk Pool? Enough Money

1:55pm May 17, 2017

by Patty Wight

GOP legislators say Maine's "invisible high-risk pool" was a good model for how to insure people who have pre-existing conditions. Critics say Maine's program was much better funded than the GOP plan.

Democratic primary winner Larry Krasner on stage at his campaign party Tuesday night.

Enthusiastic Democrats Lead Anti-Establishment DA Candidate To Victory

11:55am May 17, 2017

by Bobby Allyn

With in-your-face progressive messaging, Larry Krasner beat out five former prosecutors and a former judge in Philadelphia's primary. He was the only candidate with no government experience.

Governor Terry Branstad signs a bill in Cumming, Iowa on May 9th. He's awaiting Senate confirmation to be the next ambassador to China.

Nation's Longest-Serving Governor Set To Become Top Diplomat In Beijing

11:31am May 17, 2017

by Clay Masters

Terry Branstad served more than 22 non-consecutive years as governor of Iowa, helping shift the state's politics to the right. Now he heads to China to steward a delicate diplomatic relationship.

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Sen. Thom Tillis, known for his affection for the outdoors, collapsed Wednesday during a race in Washington.

North Carolina Senator Collapses During D.C. Race

10:59am May 17, 2017

by Miles Parks

Sen. Thom Tillis was taken away from the three-mile race in an ambulance, but released a statement saying he's "doing well."