Court Rules Against Trump Travel Ban in Fourth Circuit
A 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled the Trump travel ban discriminates against Muslims, in a 9-4 decision. The ruling follows the 9th Circuit’s similar December finding, with cases paused as the Supreme Court weighs overall legality.
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Bannon questioned by Mueller panel on Russia probe
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon was interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller over two days, answering 25 pre approved questions. He faced possible contempt questions as House Republicans pressed for answers on events after the 2016 election.
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Flu shot shown only 36 percent effective for seniors
New CDC estimates based on 4600 patients in five states suggest the flu vaccine offers only 36 percent overall protection and 51 percent against H3N2 in children 6 months to 8 years, with older adults faring worse. Experts say vaccines still reduce severity and hospitalizations.
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Afghanistan ICC war crimes data swells with 1.17 million statements
The International Criminal Court has received about 1.17 million statements from Afghans claiming war crimes by groups such as the Taliban and Islamic State, Afghan security forces, warlords, and various foreign and domestic agencies. The volume, collected between late 2017 and early 2018, could indicate millions of victims. The ICC will decide whether to open a formal war crimes investigation, with officials cautioning that safety concerns limit details.
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Abortion rights groups push back with national measures
Abortion rights advocates field a multi state push to expand access as Planned Parenthood unveils a broad campaign across all 50 states. Proposals include nurse practitioner led abortions in Maine and campus access in California while ACLU sues Ohio over a Down syndrome based restriction.
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