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Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows

Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows

In the wake of Texas' abortion ban, the state's infant death rate increased and more died of birth defects, a study published Monday shows.
A media 'nervous breakdown'? Calls for Biden's withdrawal produce some extraordinary moments

A media 'nervous breakdown'? Calls for Biden's withdrawal produce some extraordinary moments

NEW YORK (AP) — If President Joe Biden successfully resists some extraordinary calls in the media to abandon his reelection effort following last week's debate , he may reflect on the moment that MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski looked into the camera Monday
Young Thug's trial on hold as defense tries to get judge removed from case

Young Thug's trial on hold as defense tries to get judge removed from case

ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang prosecution against Young Thug and others on Monday put the long-running trial on hold until another judge rules on requests by several defendants that he step aside from the case.
Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids

Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden launched a groundbreaking new law on Monday that allows grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up to three months of a child’s first year.
Appeals court allows part of Biden student loan repayment plan to go forward

Appeals court allows part of Biden student loan repayment plan to go forward

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has allowed the U.S. Education Department to move ahead with a plan to lower monthly payments for millions of student loan borrowers, putting on hold a ruling last week by a lower court.
Friends, partners, allies: Ambassador praises U.S-Canada relationship on Canada Day

Friends, partners, allies: Ambassador praises U.S-Canada relationship on Canada Day

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No shield required: 'Captain America' star Anthony Mackie's own super power is swimming with sharks

No shield required: 'Captain America' star Anthony Mackie's own super power is swimming with sharks

When National Geographic approached Anthony Mackie with an opportunity to swim with sharks to kick off its SharkFest programming, it was an easy yes for the Marvel star who is the new Captain America.
ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs' July Fourth dread

ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs' July Fourth dread

PHOENIX (AP) — Rori Chang will be spending Fourth of July watching action movies from the comfort of her Glendale, Arizona, home, perhaps something from Marvel or a John Wick flick. But it's not for her. It's for her golden retriever, Ava.
Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
For an exceptional grilled burger, Meathead Goldwyn offers these five tips

For an exceptional grilled burger, Meathead Goldwyn offers these five tips

Infused with the smell of smoke, any backyard burger tastes good when you’re surrounded by friends and family on a sunny summer day. But a juicy, well-cooked, exceptional burger? That’s harder to pull off than tossing a patty on a grill.
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