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Abortion rights in America: Will Roe v. Wade be overturned?

Abortion rights in America are under threat with the nation's landmark ruling, Roe v Wade, at risk of being overturned or significantly weakened later this year. In response, California is already declaring itself a sanctuary state for women seeking a termination. Annette Young talks to Amanda Becker, the Washington correspondent…

France 24 · Feb 4, 2022

Israeli Military Chief Voices Regrets to US over Palestinian-American’s Death

Israel's top general told the US ambassador on Friday that he regrets the death of an elderly Palestinian-American detained by Israeli troops and that a military police investigation was under way, an Israeli statement said. Washington said on Tuesday it continued to be "deeply concerned" over the Jan.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 4, 2022

NFL, Washington owner Dan Snyder acted in concert to block investigation findings

It has been revealed that the NFL and Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington NFL franchise, acted to block findings of a Congressional probe.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2022

‘It’s embarrassing’: FCC-FAA skirmish over 5G leads to lawmaker frustration

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on Thursday sharply criticized the process leading up to the deployment of 5G wireless technology around airports last month, repeatedly questioning how the Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Communications Commission had such a disconnect.

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2022

US tests of robotic patrol dogs on Mexican border prompt outcry

Civil liberties group urges Washington to cancel programme to prevent ‘slide into anti-immigrant dystopia’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022

Fraudsters set to pounce on massive infrastructure money

Fraudsters stand to siphon off $120 billion or more of the federal infrastructure money flowing to states and local governments for roads, bridges, broadband and other projects over the next five years, some experts predict.

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2022

Tribal groups want to boost traditional diets in federal food aid

WASHINGTON — Native American groups say food is both identity and power, something they want Washington to understand as they seek more control of their own diets, more traditional foods in aid programs and bigger roles for Indigenous American farmers.

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2022

Jonathan Bernstein: A missing senator shows Congress isn’t as divided as it seems

Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, a New Mexico Democrat, suffered a stroke last week. He’s expected to make a full recovery and to return to Washington in a few weeks. Until then, the Democrats won’t be at full strength, which is causing a fair amount of panic among some observers. After…

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2022

Biden preaches unity at anti-LGBTQ event

Despite extensive revelations about the anti-LGBTQ Christian nationalist annual event, Democrats keep playing along

Salon · Feb 4, 2022

Commentary: A nuclear end game as 2 stubborn nations dig in

In the end, it will all come down to hard-liners in Washington and Tehran.

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2022