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Utah's near-total abortion ban to remain blocked until lower court assesses its constitutionality

A near-total abortion ban will remain on hold in Utah after the state Supreme Court ruled that the law should remain blocked until a lower court can assess its constitutionality

Biden on freeing of Americans wrongfully detained in Russia: 'Their agony is over'

President Biden is calling a prisoner swap that freed several wrongfully detained American citizens held in Russia a "feat of diplomacy" and said "their agony is over."

2 baby boys die in hot cars in separate states on same day

A 6-month-old boy has died after he was left in a hot car in Arizona for about seven hours, authorities said.

Imene Khelif, Algeria boxer who had gender test issue, wins first Olympic fight when opponent quits

Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit after just 46 seconds

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Obama and Bush join effort to mark America's 250th anniversary in a time of political polarization

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market remains broadly healthy

Harris will eulogize longtime US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, among Congress’ most prominent Black women

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a eulogy for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee at a North Houston church as days of memorials for the longtime Democratic lawmaker draw to a close

Russia agrees to free Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in multi-country prisoner swap

The exchange was happening Thursday.

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North Korean leader trains daughter to become successor, says intelligence service

Curiosity over Kim Jong Un’s preteen daughter, Kim Ju Ae, has been accumulating since she first accompanied him holding hands to the ICBM test launch site in Nov. 2022.

DNC virtual roll call kicks off, teeing up Harris' nomination

Harris was already deemed the presumptive nominee by the Democratic National Committee.

Israel continues strikes on humanitarian area in Gaza despite official designation

Israeli officials confirmed the strikes to ABC News, but maintained they were efforts to destroy Hamas militants and infrastructure within Palestinian neighborhoods.

Taylor Swift warns fans to expect sirens for WWII anniversary before concert

Taylor Swift is telling fans traveling to her first concert in Warsaw this week to not panic when they hear sirens

Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel says it killed Hamas military leader last month

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, negotiations seem to have stalled to secure the release of hostages.