Judge blocks Arkansas' tough new abortion law Judge blocks Arkansas' tough new abortion law

A federal judge barred Arkansas from implementing one of the nation's most restrictive abortion laws Friday, calling it "more than likely unconstitutional."The law, which the Legislature enacted over Gov. Mike Beebe's veto in March, makes abortions illegal after only 12 weeks of pregnancy. It's scheduled to take effect in August.At a hearing Friday in Little Rock, U.S. District Judge...

yesterday, 18:40
Majority of Colorado sheriffs file suit against new gun laws Majority of Colorado sheriffs file suit against new gun laws

Sheriffs in Colorado filed a federal lawsuit Friday ahead of the implementation of new state gun laws that broaden background checks and limit the size of ammunition magazines, saying that the bills would be nearly impossible to enforce.The laws "severely restrict citizens' rights to own, use, manufacture, sell, or transfer firearms and firearms accessories," the sheriffs said in their...

yesterday, 21:09
Boston bombing survivor Marc Fucarile determined to leave hospital Boston bombing survivor Marc Fucarile determined to leave hospital

Rock CenterA month after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, survivor Marc Fucarile is determined to leave the hospital, though he’ll leave with one leg gone and a body full of shrapnel.“It’s right on the surface,” says Fucarile of the shrapnel still within his body. “There’s more BBs, like, in my, I got shrapnel in my heart.  It came up through a vein and came out in my...

yesterday, 22:26
Your Money: Standing Out From the Crowd Your Money: Standing Out From the Crowd

Young writers show an appetite for risk in college application essays about money, class and the economy, submitted at a columnist’s invitation.

yesterday, 16:45
Cyanide Poisoned Doc's Husband a Person of Interest Cyanide Poisoned Doc's Husband a Person of Interest

The husband of a Pennsylvania doctor who died with "toxic levels of cyanide" in her system is being investigated as a person of interest, according to his attorney.

yesterday, 22:10
Powerball jackpot soars to $600 million Powerball jackpot soars to $600 million

If you have two bucks and a dream, Powerball has a game for you.The jackpot of the multi-state lottery game has surged to $600 million ahead of Saturday's drawing -- the second-largest pot in U.S. lottery history.The drawing in the 43-state game is at 10:59 p.m. ET Saturday.The estimated jackpot surpasses Powerball's previous record set in November 2012, when the jackpot jumped to $587.5 million...

yesterday, 17:12
Marine, Dog Reunited in Surprise Ceremony Marine, Dog Reunited in Surprise Ceremony

Marine's best friend: Surprise ceremony reunites veteran with dog he handled in Afghanistan

yesterday, 21:06
UCF med students graduate debt free UCF med students graduate debt free

today, 1:43
Buggy hordes of cicadas sighted in Virginia ... but New York? Not yet Buggy hordes of cicadas sighted in Virginia ... but New York? Not yet

There's been a groundswell of 17-year cicadas in Virginia and other southern states, as revealed by a fresh wave of photos and eyewitness reports. In some areas, the outbreak has been accompanied by the insects' loud chorus call. And that's music to the ears of University of Connecticut entomologist John Cooley."That's where I'm heading," Cooley told NBC News. The weather is still too...

today, 1:04
Facebook shutters page that taunted lawmaker's push to curb military rape Facebook shutters page that taunted lawmaker's push to curb military rape

A "direct threat" against a U.S. congresswoman — posted on a military-oriented Facebook page that graphically belittled her and her efforts to stem sexual misconduct within the branches — has been referred to U.S. Capitol Police for investigation. The threat was made last week against Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., and her husband shortly after Speier sent a letter May 8 to Defense...

yesterday, 23:09
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