You don’t hear much that qualifies as “good news” regarding the coronavirus pandemic, but here’s some: research is indicating that the Omicron variant tends to cause milder illness than strains that preceded […]
Omicron fast, but not strong?
An overturn of Roe v. Wade?
The U.S. Supreme Court, after hearing arguments about a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, may be poised to not only uphold the law but also overturn the […]
Legal abortion “battle” coming?
What’s being described as an “all or nothing” judicial battle over the legality of abortion could be coming on Wednesday as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a Mississippi case where state law […]
Abortion law draws skepticism
A controversial Texas law that severely restricts abortions seems likely to face a strong challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court after two conservative justices expressed doubts about the constitutionality of the law. […]
Abortion law hearing on Nov. 1
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday announced it won’t block the Texas law that strongly restricts abortion, but it will allow the case to have an early day in court. According to […]
Abortion law before high court
The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its next session on Monday in which it face decisions on abortion, gun rights and the separation of church and state. According to The New York […]
Ida’s aftermath lashes the Northeast; at least 46 are dead
The unexpected violent aftermath of Hurricane Ida slammed into the Northeast on Thursday, claiming at least 46 lives with its record-breaking downpour. According to the Associated Press, Ida – downgraded from a […]
1,500 American citizens are still remaining in Afghanistan
As the time remaining to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan dwindles to less than a week, about 1,500 Americans remain in the country. Of that number, 500 are seeking to be airlifted out […]
“Cursing cheerleader” wins case
Can a public school student be punished for profane comments made off campus? On Wednesday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in one case that it was a violation of that student’s constitutional […]
Court: payment to athletes OK
In a decision that could open the way for college athletes to receive some pay, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the National Collegiate Athletic Association can’t block payments to student-athletes. […]
