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Formed in 1965, Jane was an underground network in Chicago that counseled and helped women who wanted to have abortions. (From left) Martha Scott, Jeanne Galatzer-Levy, Abby Parisers, Sheila Smith and Madeline Schwenk were among the seven members of Jane

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Before 'Roe v. Wade,' The Women of 'Jane' Provided Abortions For The Women Of Chicago

7:36pm January 19, 2018

In 1965, a group known as Jane began connecting pregnant women in Chicago with doctors willing to perform abortions. Jane members later learned to perform the procedure, making it more accessible.

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Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez in front of the courthouse in Newark, N.J., after the judge in the case declared a mistrial.

Justice Department To Retry Sen. Robert Menendez And Friend In Corruption Case

7:32pm January 19, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The senior senator from New Jersey is accused of taking bribes and the case produced a mistrial last year. Menendez is seeking reelection this year.

Facebook says it will ask its users decide which news organizations they think are high quality and it will favor news from the most trusted sources.

Politics & Government

Facebook Moves To Decide What Is Real News

6:46pm January 19, 2018

by Aarti Shahani

It will combat fake news by pushing up news articles that come from "high quality" sources, and pushing down the others. It's asking users which news organizations they trust.

With Hours Left, Congress Still Trying To Reach An Agreement To Fund The Government

6:27pm January 19, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

Government funding runs out at midnight unless Congress can come to an agreement on spending, immigration and potentially other issues.

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A train carrying crude oil derailed in Lac Megantic, Quebec, Canada in 2013 and the ensuing explosions and fire killed dozens of people. A jury acquitted three railroad employees of related charges on Friday.

World News

Jury Acquits Railroad Employees In Lac Megantic Fire Disaster

5:36pm January 19, 2018

by Brian Mann

The Canadian panel found three men not guilty of criminal negligence in the derailment and explosion of a train carrying crude oil. The resulting firestorm killed 47 people.

Stormy Daniels appears at the Wicked Pictures booth at the 2017 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on January 18, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Politics & Government

Get Caught Up: Trump's Alleged Affair With Adult Film Star Stormy Daniels

5:35pm January 19, 2018

by Danielle Kurtzleben

In 2011, the actress and former Senate candidate told In Touch magazine about a years-earlier sexual encounter with Donald Trump. Now, she and the president both deny an affair.

Music & Culture

Eagles v. Hotel California: After Lawsuit, Band Reaches A Settlement

5:14pm January 19, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

The rock band sued a hotel in Mexico that has the same name as the "lovely place" in their iconic 1976 song. That hotel was trying to trademark the phrase "Hotel California" in the U.S.

Carl Higbie has resigned his post at the Corporation for National and Community Service after racist and anti-Muslim comments were reported by CNN. He's seen here in one of the agency's videos.

Trump Appointee Resigns After Bigoted Comments Surface

4:55pm January 19, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Carl Higbie, appointed by President Trump to serve in the agency that runs AmeriCorps, has apologized for remarks that derided black people, Muslims and other groups.

Politics & Government

Where Each Party Stands As Government Shutdown Looms

4:19pm January 19, 2018

As the government faces a potential shutdown, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with David Brooks of The New York Times and Mathhew Yglesias of Vox about where the parties stand divided on issues contributing to the debate.

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Politics & Government

White House Says It Doesn't Want A Government Shutdown, But Will Congress Reach A Deal?

4:19pm January 19, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The White House says it does not want a government shutdown. But it's unclear if a deal will be reached in time to avoid one.