Planned Parenthood funding fight rattles Capitol Hill
Senate derailment of a bill to halt federal dollars for Planned Parenthood sparks a new, polarized battle. Abortion rights groups roll out TV ads linking GOP supporters to women’s health care concerns while conservatives accuse Democrats of defending a donor favored entity. Both sides expect renewed fights when Congress returns from recess to fund government agencies and avoid a shutdown. The clash follows controversial undercover videos about fetal tissue from Planned Parenthood.
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Town's leaders defend firing Pocomoke City's first black police chief
Pocomoke City Maryland leaders defend the firing of Kelvin Sewell the town's first black police chief amid calls for healing after racial tensions. Mayor Bruce Morrison says he is willing to work with a citizens group though Sewell is unlikely to be reinstated. Sewell says he was dismissed for refusing to fire two black officers who filed complaints of unfair treatment. officials deny this but cite ongoing litigation and personnel rules limiting public discussion.
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Cooler weather aids firefighting against California wildfire
In Lower Lake California cooler conditions helped crews build a protective buffer as the drought burned brush and threatened thousands of homes. The blaze grew to about 93 square miles, destroyed at least 24 homes and 26 outbuildings, and forced more than 13,000 residents to evacuate or seek shelter. Firefighters battled shifting winds while adding retardant via air tankers.
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Iraq digitizes national library after Islamic State threat
In Baghdad the national library runs a digitization program to protect manuscripts from centuries of Iraqi history. Librarians photograph fragile documents, including Ottoman era items and records from the last king Faisal II, to preserve content against future threats while delaying public access.
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International protest follows Jerusalem pride attack and arson crackdown
In Jerusalem mourners gather for Shira Banki as Israeli authorities begin a crackdown on Jewish extremism after a deadly arson attack on a Palestinian family. Meir Ettinger, linked to an extremist mindset, faces arrest and court scrutiny amid claims of leading a violent movement. In Pakistan, Shafqat Hussain is executed for killing a child in 2004, amid global rights concerns over juvenile capital punishment and swift lifting of the moratorium after a Taliban school attack.
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