San Francisco Police Chief Resigns After Fatal Shooting Of Black Woman
San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr resigned this week shortly after the fatal shooting of an African-American woman in the city.
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Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Make Performing Abortion A Felony
Mary Fallin's office released a statement, touting her anti-abortion credentials but saying the bill was "vague and would not withstand a criminal constitutional legal challenge."
Oklahoma Governor Faces Tough Decision On 'Sweeping' Anti-Abortion Bill
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has a few more days to decide what to do with a bill on her desk that would make it a felony for doctors to perform abortions. Opponents call the bill "sweeping and unprecedented."
New Labels Warn That A Tender Steak Could Be A Little Dangerous
Mechanically tenderized meat — which has been punctured with needles to break down the muscle fibers and make it easier to chew — has a greater chance of being contaminated and making you sick.
Golfer Phil Mickelson Is Named In Insider Trading Case
U.S. officials say the former chairman of Dean Foods passed inside information to famed gambler Billy Walters, who then tipped off Mickelson. The SEC wants Mickelson to turn over $931,000.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Bill That Makes Performing An Abortion A Felony
The sweeping, first-of-its-kind bill will now be sent to Oklahoma's governor, who has not indicated whether she plans to sign it. If she does, an abortion rights group plans to sue.
Report Says Trade Deal Would Boost U.S. Economy, But Opponents Say No
If Congress were to approve the TransPacific Partnership, the economy would expand by .15 percent by 2032, according to a report by the U.S. International Trade Commission.
Trump's Supreme Court List Might Reassure Conservatives, But Leaves Off Big Names
Trump promised to appoint to the high court the kinds of people the GOP base would be happy with.
Stolen Letter From Columbus Found In The Library Of Congress And Returned To Italy
It was stolen from Florence, Italy, and replaced with a fake, which went unnoticed for two decades. Researchers have proved that a document found in the Library of Congress is the stolen letter.
Breaking The Cycle Of Sexual Abuse Of Students By Prep School Teachers
In New England, many boarding school staff accused of sexual misconduct quietly left and then moved on to other schools, according to The Boston Globe. Now states are trying to stop the practice.