Abortion Down to Record Lows in United States
CDC reports 2010 induced abortions at 1.1 million, down from 1990 levels. abortion rate falls to 17.7 per 1000 women of childbearing age with 29.4 per 1000 in 1980. declines across major racial and ethnic groups.
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Confidence in protection drops to decade low after California attack
A Gallup poll shows 55 percent of Americans confident the government can shield the nation from further militant attacks, down 12 points since June. Fear of future attacks rose to 67 percent, the highest since early 2008, amid post 9/11 security concerns and the California massacre by suspected Islamists.
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Carson slams RNC over brokered convention plan
Ben Carson criticized the Republican National Committee over reports it planned strategy for a brokered convention if Donald Trump secures the nomination. He warned the party could betray voters and urged unity while signaling readiness to leave the party if the process subverts the will of the voters.
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Defense rests in trial of Baltimore police officer
Defense rests in the trial of Officer William Porter accused in Freddie Gray’s death. Prosecutors say Porter failed to seek medical help and to secure Gray in the van. Jurors heard from Captain Justin Reynolds and other officers who defended Porter’s actions as reasonable.
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House passes five day funding extension through Dec 16
The House approved a five day continuing resolution to fund the government through December 16 by voice vote. President Obama is expected to sign. Omnibus negotiations continue slowly with riders and the tax extenders package as major sticking points.
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