Alabama’s governor signed the most restrictive abortion law in the country. It outlaws virtually all abortions and doctors who perform them could face up to 99 years in prison. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
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FCC taking aim at annoying robocalls with new tool
Major phone carriers will be allowed to use a technology to block unidentified callers by default Source
Low-fat diet may cut risk of dying from breast cancer, study finds
Doctors say the results show a way women might improve their odds of survival Source
New report “a wake-up call” on leading risk to newborns
“High-income countries have seen virtually no progress,” the study finds Source
North Carolina sues e-cigarette maker Juul over marketing
Josh Stein, the top law enforcement official in the state, said he’s the first state attorney general to take the maker of Juul to court Source
Chokehold triggered Eric Garner’s death, medical examiner testifies
Garner’s cries of “I can’t breathe” during the deadly 2014 encounter became a rallying cry against police brutality Source
Officials determine cause of Calif.’s most destructive wildfire
The blaze in 2018 killed 85 people, destroyed 18,804 structures and charred some 153,336 acres Source
Half of Americans use swimming pool in lieu of shower
A new report exposes some bad habits in America’s swimming pools Source
Trump files annual financial disclosure report
The president isn’t handing over his tax returns, but he has filed his annual financial disclosure report Source
Alabama one step closer to banning nearly all abortions
Alabama is ready to outlaw virtually all abortions in an effort to get the Supreme Court to reverse protections for abortion rights nationwide. The state Senate voted 25-6 Tuesday night for a bill that already passed the House overwhelmingly. The bill has no exceptions for victims of rape or incest. Jericka Duncan reports. Source