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House Passes Bill That Would Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks
The legislation is one of the most far-reaching abortion bills in decades, but it's unlikely to ever become law.
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Journalist Michael Hastings, 33, dies in LA car crash
BuzzFeed's editor-in-chief, Ben Smith, said his team was "shocked and devastated" by the news in a statement Tuesday morning.
Many migrants who die crossing US-Mexico border are never ID'd
Hundreds of migrants die every year trying to cross into the U.S., many of which are never identified. A recent article in the American Prospect explores the region where the grim realities are a way of life.
Libyan radio station promotes democracy, one rap at a time
The Arab Spring countries are still in the process of remaking themselves, and a new private Libyan radio station does not hesitate to criticize armed groups.
3-D printer brings dexterity to children with no fingers
An enterprising carpenter and a creative puppeteer teamed up to create an inexpensive prosthetic and published their designs on the Internet.
Taliban will open office in Qatar to kick off peace talks
The Taliban said they support a peace process in Afghanistan. The United States said they welcomed the development.
Obama defends NSA data collection on 'Charlie Rose'
Obama told PBS' Charlie Rose that he rejected comparisons to the Bush-Cheney administration, saying he had added safeguards to protect the privacy of Americans.
US consumer prices rise slightly in May, inflation mild
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as higher energy costs were partly offset by cheaper food. The small increase underscores that inflation is mild.
Tennis great Gene Mako dies in Calif. at 97
Tennis great Gene Mako, who won four major doubles titles and was ranked in the world top 10 during the 1930s, has died in Southern California. He was 97 years old.
Cringe! Miss Utah USA fumbles on income inequality question
Miss Utah USA Marissa Powell appeared stumped during the Miss USA beauty pageant. It's the most cringe-inducing moment since Miss Teen South Carolina fumbled in 2007.
ICE Director John Morton resigning
Ice Director John Morton says in a note sent to ICE employees Monday that he's leaving his job at the end of July and to take a position at a private company.
Supreme Court: Arizona law requiring citizenship proof illegal
The justices voted 7-2 to throw out Arizona's voter-approved requirement that prospective voters document their U.S. citizenship in order to use a certain registration form.
500 homes burned by Black Forest Fire in Colo
Firefighters in Colorado Monday hope rain helps as they work to fully contain the most destructive fire in state history. The Black Forest Fire has burned 500 homes.
Obama to name top lawyer as Guantanamo closure envoy
Clifford Sloan will reopen the Office of Guantanamo Closure. He has served in senior positions in both Democratic and Republican administrations.
Iran's President-elect Rowhani meets with caution in West
Hasan Rowhani is likely to be friendlier than his predecessor, but the U.S. and Israel have reacted with caution knowing that as president he will have little control over Iran's nuclear program.
