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Some pharmacists fear jail time over murky abortion laws

In states with abortion bans, there's little guidance for dispensing the FDA-approved drug misoprostol, which is often prescribed for miscarriage.
A pharmacist removes a bottle of Misoprosto from a shelf at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah
A pharmacist removes a bottle of Misoprosto from a shelf at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah
12h ago

California official ousted for Covid remarks now accused of putting employee's desk on roof

Four years ago, Antioch schools facilities director Kenneth Turnage said "the sick, the old, the injured" should be allowed to meet their "natural course in nature" in the coronavirus pandemic.
Jim Kesser’s desk to a roof in AUSD’s maintenance yard where Kesser works.
Jim Kesser’s desk to a roof in AUSD’s maintenance yard where Kesser works.
12h ago

DA opens investigation into Miss Hall’s School teacher accused of preying on student

Matthew Rutledge resigned last month after a former student reported him to the school for allegedly sexually abusing and exploiting her.
Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield, Mass.
Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield, Mass.
14h ago

Jawbone found by rock-collecting child identified as that of Marine who died in 1951 training accident

A child's parents turned the bone over to an Arizona sheriff's department in 2002. A team of students identified the remains more than 20 years later.
This photo of Captain Yager appeared in the Palmyra Spectator in 1944.
This photo of Captain Yager appeared in the Palmyra Spectator in 1944.
14h ago

Police say they are looking into whether rapper Ye was involved in alleged battery

Yeezy’s chief of staff said the incident happened after Ye's wife, Bianca Censori, was allegedly "physically assaulted."
Kanye West
Kanye West
14h ago

In Superman’s 'hometown,' a pastor vows to fight Satan’s influence at the local library

Apocalyptic warnings of an "evil" assault are fueling a struggle for control of the public library in Metropolis, Illinois.
A statue of Lois Lane and a Superman mural in Metropolis, Ill., and Bibles at the town's library.
A statue of Lois Lane and a Superman mural in Metropolis, Ill., and Bibles at the town's library.
14h ago

Pa. Taco Bell employee springs into action to save life of infant struggling to breathe

"I pulled him out and he turned completely blue and was lifeless,” the child's mother said. “I didn’t know what to do.”
Bucks County manager Becky Arbaugh performed chest compressions on 11-month-old baby Myles as he struggled to breathe.
Bucks County manager Becky Arbaugh performed chest compressions on 11-month-old baby Myles as he struggled to breathe.
17h ago

NBA YoungBoy arrested in Utah on weapon and drug charges

The Louisiana-born rap star, who has memorable features on songs by Migos, Juice Wrld and Tyler, the Creator, had been serving strict house arrest after a pair of arrests during a 2020 music video shoot.
NBA YoungBoy performs
NBA YoungBoy performs
17h ago

Salmonella outbreak prompts Trader Joe's to recall herbs sold in 29 states

Infinite Herbs organic basil has been linked to at least a dozen cases of food poisoning, including one hospitalization, according to federal officials.
Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil recall
Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil recall
18h ago

Black Georgia inmate says he was choked with a chain by jail guard while restrained

Tremar Harris said in a federal lawsuit that three corrections officers with the Appling County Sheriff’s Office stood and watched the 2022 assault.
Tremar Harris.
Tremar Harris.
19h ago

A Georgia beach aims to disrupt Black students’ spring bash after big crowds brought chaos last year

Critics say local officials are overreacting and appear to be singling out Black visitors to a Southern beach that only white people could use until 1963.
Party-goers during Orange Crush on Tybee Island.
Party-goers during Orange Crush on Tybee Island.