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Joe Biden claims he ‘started this whole thing’ on climate change

Joe Biden says he was the guy who "started this whole thing" on climate change, which may come as a surprise to Al Gore.

May 20, 2019

Alyssa Milano abortion boycotts fail to gain traction

Calls by stars and activists to boycott red states such as Alabama, Georgia and Kentucky over their tough new abortion restrictions so far have failed to catch fire, with only a handful of businesses and state officials heeding the cry.

May 19, 2019

Missouri legislature sends bill to governor banning abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy

The GOP-led Missouri House passed Friday legislation banning abortion at eight weeks of pregnancy, sending to the Republican governor a bill that would give the state one of the toughest pro-life laws in the nation.

May 17, 2019

College Board adopts ‘adversity index’ as universities make SAT optional

Instead of paying thousands to boost their children's SAT scores, wealthy parents may instead consider moving to a high-crime neighborhood and getting a divorce.

May 16, 2019

House votes to clear way for Mashpee tribal casino amid Trump-Warren feuding

The House passed Wednesday legislation to pave the way for a Massachusetts tribal casino, an issue that landed on the national stage thanks to support from Sen. Elizabeth Warren and opposition from President Trump.

May 16, 2019

Abortion bans invite Roe v. Wade Supreme Court challenge

When and if the Supreme Court does agree to hear a challenge to the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, Republican state Rep. Terri Collins wants to see it come from Alabama.

May 15, 2019

Four Rhode Island Democrats break ranks to defeat late-term abortion bill in state legislature

A Rhode Island Senate committee defeated Tuesday a no-limits abortion bill after four Democratic legislators crossed party lines to vote against it, with one pro-choice Democrat saying that the measure "simply goes too far."

May 15, 2019

Mark Cuban: ‘Nobody right now’ in Democratic primary field would beat Donald Trump

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban said Tuesday that "nobody right now" in the Democratic primary field would beat President Trump in 2020 while leaving open the possibility of running as an independent.

May 14, 2019

Hammond renewed grazing permits spark lawsuit by Environmentalists

Environmentalists filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Interior Department's decision to reissue grazing permits to the father-son Oregon ranchers who inspired the 2016 occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

May 13, 2019

Oberlin College faces Gibson’s Food Mart and Bakery lawsuit over student protests

Oberlin College's student social-justice activism came at a high cost to Gibson's Food Mart and Bakery, and now the business wants Oberlin to pay.

May 13, 2019

Rochelle Galindo resigns amid sexual-misconduct allegations

A Democratic state legislator in Colorado facing a recall effort over her anti-fracking vote announced Sunday that she has resigned following allegations reportedly stemming from a sexual-misconduct complaint.

May 12, 2019

Vermont to make abortion a ‘fundamental right’

On its way to Vermont Gov. Phil Scott's desk is an abortion rights bill that makes late-term legislation in New York and Virginia look conservative by comparison.

May 12, 2019

NBC accused of smearing Covington Catholic teen in ‘Law & Order’ episode

If you watched "Law & Order: SVU" this week, you may have noticed that the teenage boy in the red cap locked in a faceoff in the middle of a rowdy crowd bears a strong resemblance to Nicholas Sandmann.

May 10, 2019

Kendrick Castillo, Riley Howell, Lori Gilbert-Kaye shift media focus from mass shooters to heroes

The shooters may have thought they were destined for fame when they attacked the STEM School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, but instead the world is talking about the brave, bespectacled 18-year-old who gave his life to protect his classmates.

May 9, 2019

Students walk out on vigil after speakers turn event political with gun control activism

Hundreds of students walked out of an interfaith vigil Wednesday night for the victims of the Highlands Ranch STEM School shooting after speakers put the focus to gun control and politics.

May 9, 2019

Amy Klobuchar claims Planned Parenthood offers mammograms

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Democrat, stood up Wednesday for Planned Parenthood by declaring that its affiliates provide mammograms, a claim that has been repeatedly debunked.

May 8, 2019

Trump tax return release to Congress OKed in New York Senate

The New York Senate passed Wednesday a bill to allow the state Department of Taxation and Finance to release the tax returns of any state resident--such as Mr. Trump--to certain congressional committees, sending the measure to the Assembly.

May 8, 2019

House leadership pulls Elizabeth Warren-backed tribal casino bill after Donald Trump slams it

President Trump left no doubt Wednesday as to where he stands on a measure championed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren that would clear the way for a massive Massachusetts tribal casino: He's against it.

May 8, 2019

Denver voters trounce initiative to allow homeless to live in public places

Denver residents resoundingly defeated a measure Tuesday that would have permitted homeless people to camp out in city parks, along sidewalks, and in other public places.

May 8, 2019

Jason Hill Israel support ignites DePaul free-speech uproar

Since arriving from Jamaica with $120 in his pocket, DePaul University professor Jason D. Hill in many ways has embodied the American dream, until he received a rude awakening over his unabashed admiration for Israel.

May 7, 2019