Pope says contraception possible in Zika fight amid abortion critique
Pope Francis indicated artificial contraception could be morally permissible to combat the Zika virus, while denouncing abortion as a crime. He cited past papal rulings and contrasted abortion as human evil with allowed pregnancy prevention in exceptional cases. The remarks followed his Mexico trip amid rising Zika concerns and six infected pregnant women reported in Mexico.
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Biden Says Obama Should Pick a Consensus Supreme Court Nominee
Vice President Biden says President Obama cannot pick the most liberal jurist and should choose a consensus nominee to win Republican support. The note comes as Justice Scalia’s death leaves the court evenly split four liberals and four conservatives and as Republicans press to delay until after the 2016 election. Biden urged a candidate with broad backing who could pass Senate confirmation.
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Uganda election marked by social media shutdown and protests
In Uganda the presidential and parliamentary vote saw government blocking Twitter Facebook and What sApp for security reasons while the main challenger was detained by police. Voters faced hours of delays in material delivery and tear gas was used on demonstrators. President Museveni seeks over 50 percent to avoid a runoff.
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FCC approves plan to boost cable competition via devices and apps
The FCC authorized a proposal to allow consumers to use third party devices and apps for video services, aiming to lower set-top box costs and intensify competition. The 3-2 decision along party lines endorses Alphabet Apple and TiVo as alternatives to Comcast and Verizon, echoing Wheeler's plan.
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New Yorkers sue to bar Cruz from New York ballot
Two New Yorkers allege Ted Cruz is not a natural born citizen and should be disqualified from the New York Republican primary. The complaint targets the New York State Board of Elections to remove Cruz from the ballot. Cruz is not named as a defendant.
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