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Federal regulators on Thursday approved the nation’s first over-the-counter birth control pill in a landmark decision that will soon allow American women and girls to obtain contraceptive medication as easily as they buy aspirin and eyedrops. (July 13)…
The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure their wishes are carried out after their death — and for their families. (July 13) (AP video: Melissa Winder)
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People are cleaning up in the Chicago area after fierce winds — possibly from tornadoes – ripped roofs from buildings, downed trees and sent residents scrambling for safety as sirens sounded. (July 13)
The Secret Service says no fingerprints or DNA turned up on the baggie of cocaine found in the West Wing lobby last week despite a sophisticated FBI crime lab analysis, and surveillance footage of the area didn’t identify a suspect. (July 13)
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Schools and roads were closed after record monsoon rains led to massive flood and gridlocked traffic in large parts of northern India this week, officials said Thursday. In New Delhi, residential areas close to the Jamuna River were flooded, submergin…
US President Joe Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin has “already lost war” with Ukraine and how it ends will depend on Putin. (July 13)
President Joe Biden pledged Thursday the U.S. commitment to NATO will not waver, despite tumultuous politics underscored by a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, as well as a growing sense of isolationism in the Republican Party. (July…
A ladybird, butterflies, a beetle and Queen Camilla’s dogs were all embroidered in goldwork on her dress at the coronation ceremony in May. Now, the public can see the coronation outfits worn by King Charles III and his wife up close for the first tim…
Climate activists blocked a runway at Hamburg airport early Thursday, causing numerous flights to be canceled on the first day of school holidays. (13 July)
U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, which will let women and girls buy contraceptive medication from the same aisle as aspirin and eyedrops. Drugmaker Perrigo said the FDA cleared its Opill to be sold. (Jul 13) (…