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Abortion rights advocates win in 4 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in Florida
Abortion rights advocates lost on a Florida ballot measure but prevailed in four other states, including Missouri, where an amendment clears the way to undo one of the nation’s strictest bans.
Democrat Sarah McBride wins election to U.S. House in Delaware’s 1st Congressional District
Democrat Sarah McBride won election to a U.S. House seat representing Delaware on Tuesday. With her victory over Republican John Whalen III, McBride is poised to become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress.
‘Should have never happened’: Group in halfway house wrongly told they can’t vote
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is reminding transitional housing providers that people with a felony record are allowed to vote unless they are in prison or jail under a law that went into effect in June 2023.
Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels.
Voters could make recreational weed legal in a majority of U.S. states
Voters in three states will decide whether to legalize recreational use. Earlier this year, Pew reported that 88 percent of U.S. adults said marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use.
Police: 13-year-old boy accidentally shot, killed by another teen
A 13-year-old boy was killed early Tuesday morning in what Minneapolis police are calling an apparent accidental shooting. Officials say a 14-year-old boy was handling a gun when the 13-year-old was shot.