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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.
Populist Wave Hits France In Presidential Election
Sunday's first round of the French presidential election is a tight, four-way race with only one candidate from a traditional political party. Like British voters for Brexit and Americans who supported Donald Trump, many French have lost faith in the political system and are looking for change and new ideas wherever they can find them.
Supreme Court Considers Separation Of Church And State In Playground Case
by Nina Totenberg
A request for Missouri state funds to resurface its playground landed before the Supreme Court Wednesday because that preschool is part of a church ministry.
Bill O'Reilly Out At Fox News After Sexual Harassment Allegations
by David Folkenflik
21st Century Fox announced Wednesday that Bill O'Reilly will not return to Fox News after a review of the sexual harassment allegations against him that provoked an advertiser boycott.
Trump Hosts Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots At The White House
by Scott Horsley
President Trump hosts Super Bowl champs, the New England Patriots, at the White House. He has long had ties to the team, but the visit, although a tradition, is not without controversy.
Former NFL Star Aaron Hernandez Hangs Himself In Prison
by Shira Springer
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hung himself in his cell while serving a life sentence for murder.
Georgia Special Election Heads To Runoff As GOP Avoids Brutal Loss
by Mara Liasson
Republicans were able to avoid an embarrassing loss of a House seat in Georgia to Democrats Tuesday night. It now heads to a one-on-one matchup in June.
4 Front-Runners Set To Face Off In First Round Of French Presidential Election
by Eleanor Beardsley
The twists and turns of the French presidential campaign have left voters with four leading candidates, anyone of whom could win the first round on Sunday.
Netflix And Cord-Cutting Era Complicates Writers Guild Contract Talks
by Nina Gregory
The Writers Guild of America is in negotiations for a new contract with studios, networks and streamers. Their contract expires May 1, and memories of the last writers' strike hover over negotiations.