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Pregnant women in some states aren't permitted to legally finalize divorces
by Katia Riddle
A decades-old Missouri law that may prevent a pregnant woman from getting divorced is being challenged by lawmakers. Advocates say changing the rule is urgent since Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
Congress Will Meet To Certify Presidential Election Vote Tally
Congress meets in a joint session on Wednesday to formally count the Electoral College votes. Numerous Republican members of the House and Senate plan to go on record against Joe Biden's victory.
French Government Is Criticized For Slow Rollout Of COVID-19 Vaccine
by Eleanor Beardsley
Government officials in France are under fire for the slow rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. The country has one of the highest death tolls from the pandemic in Europe — more than 66,000.
Trump Supporters Gather For 3rd Rally In D.C. Since November's Election
by Hannah Allam
As thousands of supporters of President Trump converge again on Washington, D.C., to reject election results based on debunked claims of fraud, Congress is expected to certify the results.
States Have An Official Flag. Massachusetts May Get A State Dinosaur
Massachusetts lawmaker Jack Lewis is inviting kids to vote on which dinosaur should represent the Bay State. The choice is between Podokesaurus holyokensis and Anchisaurus polyzelus.
With 'The Great Gatsby' In Public Domain, Artists Riff On Classic Story
A growing online chorus wants a Muppet version of The Great Gatsby. One writer suggested Kermit as Gatsby, Miss Piggy as Daisy and Fozzie Bear as Tom. Even Statler and Waldorf could appreciate that.
Execution Date Nears For Only Woman On Federal Death Row
by Cheryl Corley
Lisa Montgomery is to be put to death next week. The woman she killed was eight months pregnant. Montgomery's lawyers filed for clemency, saying she was tortured as a child and is mentally ill.
Joint Session Of Congress Will Tally States' November Election Votes
by Kelsey Snell
Lawmakers meet Wednesday to formally count the Electoral College votes. About a dozen Senate Republicans, and a large group of House GOP lawmakers, will object, but that will not change the outcome.
News Brief: Election Roundup, Jacob Blake Shooting, Overwhelmed Hospitals
As votes are counted in Ga. Senate runoffs, Congress will certify presidential results. Charges won't be file against white officer who killed Jacob Blake. Pandemic reaches tipping point in LA county.
Why Did It Take 25 Seasons For There To Be A Black 'Bachelor'?
by Eric Deggans
The new season of the hit TV show The Bachelor premiered Monday night. It's the first time in the history of the series that has featured a Black bachelor as the central character.
Georgia's Asian American Voters Are Among Record Demographic Turnout
The 2020 election saw record turnout among Asian American and Pacific Islander voters in Georgia. Local organizers have worked to keep that momentum going for Tuesday's runoff elections and beyond.