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Tennessee is sued over law that criminalizes helping minors get abortions without parental approval

Tennessee is sued over law that criminalizes helping minors get abortions without parental approval

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As Tennessee prepares to become the second U.S.
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14-year-old boy charged in fatal Toronto shooting in high school parking lot

14-year-old boy charged in fatal Toronto shooting in high school parking lot

TORONTO — A 14-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in a shooting that left two men dead and three others wounded in a high school parking lot on a weekend in early June, police said Monday. Det. Sgt.
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On the anniversary of the fall of Roe, Democrats lay the blame for worsening health care on Trump

On the anniversary of the fall of Roe, Democrats lay the blame for worsening health care on Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is using the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v.
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Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election

Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Planned Parenthood will spend $40 million ahead of November's elections to bolster President Joe Biden and leading congressional Democrats, betting that voters angry at Republican-led efforts to further restrict access to abortion c
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Young gay Latinos see a rising share of new HIV cases, leading to a call for targeted funding

Young gay Latinos see a rising share of new HIV cases, leading to a call for targeted funding

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four months after seeking asylum in the U.S., Fernando Hermida began coughing and feeling tired. He thought it was a cold. Then sores appeared in his groin and he would soak his bed with sweat. He took a test.
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Wisconsin AG argues letting disabled people vote electronically at home would create confusion

Wisconsin AG argues letting disabled people vote electronically at home would create confusion

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general pushed back Monday against a request to let people with disabilities vote electronically from home this fall.
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Experts say Gaza is at 'high risk' of famine despite increased aid to the north

Experts say Gaza is at 'high risk' of famine despite increased aid to the north

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — An influx of aid appears to have eased a hunger crisis in northern Gaza for now, but the entire territory remains at “high risk” of famine after Israel's offensive in Rafah caused displacement and the disruption of aid
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Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors

Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday jumped into the fight over transgender rights, agreeing to hear an appeal from the Biden administration seeking to block state bans on gender-affirming care .
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Supreme Court rejects COVID-19 vaccine appeals from nonprofit founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Supreme Court rejects COVID-19 vaccine appeals from nonprofit founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected two appeals related to COVID-19 vaccines from Children’s Health Defense , the anti-vaccine nonprofit founded by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in

Things to know about the gender-affirming care case as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that it will hear arguments on the constitutionality of state bans on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The issue has emerged as a big one in the past few years.
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