Missouri Governor Signs Ban On Abortion After 8 Weeks Of Pregnancy
The bill makes no exception for cases of incest or rape and follows the approval of similar restrictions in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio.
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Abortion Limits Carry Economic Cost For Women
More states have adopted new restrictions on abortion in hopes the Supreme Court will revisit Roe v. Wade. That could have profound effects on the economic prospects for women seeking abortions.
Biden, Sanders Highlight Familiar Split In Democratic Party
The former vice president is calling for unity and compromise, a restoration, of sort, of what Democrats view as normalcy. For Bernie Sanders and his supporters, that's hardly enough.
$19 Billion Deal Reached In Senate For Disaster Aid
NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about the assistance package. The House has yet to vote on the measure. President Trump has said he supports the bipartisan legislation.
Migrant Surge And Increased Detentions Contribute To Border Crisis
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kevin Landy about the record number of migrants in detention. Landy was director of ICE's Office of Detention Policy and Planning during the Obama administration.
Trump To Be The First Foreign Leader To Greet Japan's New Emperor
President Trump will be treated to a state visit in Japan this weekend. It will include meeting the new emperor and attending a sumo wrestling match. It's part of Japan's effort to woo Trump.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Court Early Primary State California
Fourteen presidential candidates will converge on California next week for the Democratic Party's annual convention. It's the latest evidence of the state's new status as a key primary state.
Julián Castro Wants To Redefine Which Immigrants Have 'Merit'
The Democratic presidential candidate wants to decriminalize border crossing and argues that President Trump's proposed "merit-based" immigration system "says that only certain people have merit."
Navy SEAL, Who Faces War Crimes Charges, To Go On Trial Next Week
Members of Edward Gallagher's unit are scheduled to testify against him at the trial in San Diego. President Trump and others have criticized the military's decision to prosecute the case.
News Brief: Disaster Package, Assange Charges, India Election Results
The Senate approved a $19.1 billion disaster aid package. A federal grand jury hit WikiLeaks' leader Julian Assange with new charges. And, India's prime minister has secured another five-year term.