National judge blocks Kansas second-trimester abortion ban
Shawnee County District Court Judge Larry Hendricks blocked Kansas first-in-the-nation ban on a second-trimester dismemberment procedure. The ruling follows a Center for Reproductive Rights lawsuit arguing the law would push women to riskier methods or end pregnancies. The order stays while the suit proceeds. the law had been set to take effect July 1.
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Obama confronts heckler at White House pride reception
President Barack Obama halted remarks at a White House gay pride reception to scold a protester. He warned, You're in my house, saying interruptions show disrespect and noting progress yet ongoing discrimination against transgender Americans. He referenced upcoming Supreme Court gay marriage rulings and urged further civil rights progress.
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China pledges to curb ivory trade could curb elephant poaching
Beijing officials signaled a possible 2017 ban on ivory processing and trade under CITES rules, with Zhao Shucong citing intent to halt commercial ivory and products. Conservationists hail the policy shift as a potential turning point amid rising poaching pressures killing tens of thousands of elephants across Africa.
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House GOP questions reason for wiped tea party emails
The House Oversight Committee leader calls the erased backup tapes defying logic as the IRS inspector general confirms thousands of Lerner related emails were likely lost. The IG says no evidence of a conspiracy, while Democrats accuse GOP of overreach in the probe. Treasury IG J Russell George testifies.
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Egypt crackdown on journalists rises under Sisi regime
The Committee to Protect Journalists reports 18 Egyptians jailed for alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties, saying authorities use national security to suppress media and gag critics. CPJ cites high officials denying detentions while noting rising censorship and arrests in Egypt since 1990.
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North Korea marks anti U S fervor with war tribute rally
North Korea observes Struggle Against U S Imperialism Month climaxing in a 100000 strong rally at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang to honor the 1950 53 Korean War while state media push distrust of the United States and emphasize war museum visits and denouncements.
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