Mississippi tightens abortion limits tethers clinic in Jackson
Protesters gather outside Jackson's sole abortion clinic while inside staff and clients await appointments. The Mississippi Women's Health Organization reports rising client numbers as legal abortions shrink statewide. Critics say opponents seek to close the clinic, pushing Mississippi toward near-ban status.
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Mississippi now has one abortion clinic in state
Restrictions have reduced Mississippi’s seven clinics to a single Jackson facility. Advocates for abortion rights plan a coalition to challenge protesters and expand access, while anti abortion activists like Roy McMillan celebrate the new reality and call for further clinic closure and state action.
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Winter Storm Strands Motorists Across Eastern States
Front loaders and a dump truck from the 186th Engineering Battalion of the Ohio National Guard haul snow in Dayton as a storm dumps sleet and more than a foot of snow along the Eastern Seaboard. Power outages hit New England while icy highways strand motorists in the Carolinas and cause airport delays.
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Israel frees 159 Palestinian prisoners in Gaza West Bank move
Israel released 159 Palestinian prisoners in an apparent bid to bolster Mahmoud Abbas's interim government. Officials said the gesture was welcome but insufficient, with many inmates near term release or jailed for minor offenses. Families rejoiced as buses carried the men to checkpoints. Abbas called for more releases.
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Japan to study female ascent to throne
The government plans an advisory council of about 10 intellectuals to review the Imperial House Law and discuss allowing female members of the imperial family to ascend the throne. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda announced the move at a press briefing.
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