Tough ID laws could block thousands of votes
States enacting strict voter ID rules in Georgia Indiana and Tennessee blocked hundreds more ballots than fraud cases. Experts note thousands more votes could be jeopardized this November as more states consider similar laws. Democrats fear suppression of elderly poor and minority voters while supporters cite rare impersonation fraud.
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Sharp
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South Carolina
Texas
Wisconsin
Virginia
Justice Department
Tippecanoe County
Keesha Gaskins
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Gaskins
Medicaid funds blocked for Indiana Planned Parenthood
A federal hearing officer upheld CMS's 2011 ruling denying Medicaid funds to Indiana Planned Parenthood for abortion services. The decision cites the federal requirement that patients may choose any qualified provider. Indiana may file exceptions before a final CMS determination.
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Chicago
U.S. District
Tanya Walton Pratt
Texas
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Pakistan shuns Nobel laureate Abdus Salam over faith
Abdus Salam, Pakistan's sole Nobel winner, helped spark the Standard Model and early nuclear work. While lauded globally, he is reviled at home for belonging to the Ahmadi sect. Authorities and militants have long targeted minorities, impacting Salam's legacy amid CERN's Higgs boson announcement.
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Abdus Salam
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Salam
India
Salama
Steven Weinberg
Pervez Hoodbhoy
Switzerland
Rainy system brings moisture with flood risk in parts of Kansas
Weather data shows morning rain and potential for more, with floods possible in Greeley and Wichita counties and areas north. Goodland reported 1.18 inches while Tribune vicinity saw 0.22 inches. Officials expect limited water issues across southwest Kansas unless further rain arrives, noting possible ponding and reduced visibility in localized spots. If Garden City receives more rain, totals could reach 0.25 to 0.4 inches.
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Wichita Counties
Goodland
Tribune
Kansas
Burgert
Neighbors Band Empowers Single Mother Through Music
A single mother finds outlet and community in a local band that plays bars and family friendly events. Her children engage with music, with violin lessons on the horizon, while the group tours community stages from Hillside Ranch to Fort Riley, reflecting a multi generation appeal and strong family support.
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Addison
Kiya
Katie
Hillside Ranch
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Fort Riley
Anderson
Kobach Defends Kansas Voter ID Policy
Kansas officials defer registering forms until citizenship is verified, avoiding automatic federal form rejection. Kobach says law is nearly bulletproof and aims to deter non citizens from voting, while critics warn it may suppress turnout and cite DVU upgrade delays. Kansas has about 1.7 million registered voters with few non citizen voting cases reported.
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Secretary of State
Louis Goseland
KanVote
State Division of Vehicles
U.S
Ann Mah
Topeka
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