The Latest on Missouri’s proposed ban on abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy (all times local): 8:35 p.m. Missouri Democratic lawmakers are slamming a bill to ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy. House Minority Leader Crystal Quade says there’s no liberty in Missouri when government strips women of control of their own bodies. She […]
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Fry and Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall both attended the ceremony on Friday night Stephen Fry and pop stars Little Mix were among those honoured at the 2019 British LGBT awards for defending the community and advancing LGBT rights. Presenter Fry was hailed as a “hero of the people” as
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Image copyright Getty Images The US has reached a deal with Canada to lift tariffs on steel and aluminium imports in a move that could lead to approval for a new North American trade deal. In a joint statement, the US and Canada announced that a 25% tariff on steel imports, and of 10% on
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Sunday 10) 9 a.m. Bakery breakfast Join the long line of locals at Graine D’Or, a heavenly bakery with rows of glistening pastries, including raisin rolls, puffy beignets, fluffy croissants, spears of bread and perfect pain au chocolat. Holiday seasons bring out child-sized chocolate Santa Clauses and Easter bunnies — this tolerant Muslim society adores
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During his introductory remarks, Dr. Reis had a vexing encounter with an intertwined microphone cord. “This is a good example of why we really care about this topic,” he said. Dr. Reis grapples with the likes of long-overhand shoelace knotting, climbing knots, basket weaving, surgical sutures, and how to pass on the art of surgical-knot
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Matt Harvey seems to be finding his groove. Harvey, who signed an $11 million, one-year deal with the Angels in the offseason, pitched two-run ball for five innings, and Mike Trout and Albert Pujols had two hits each as Los Angeles beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 Friday night. “The offspeed pitches were working well,
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UKIP’s Carl Benjamin has heard reaction from abuse survivors to his rape comments about Labour MP Jess Phillips in 2016. Police say they are investigating the tweet he wrote, saying “I wouldn’t even rape you”; he added to the comments in a recent video saying “With enough pressure I might cave.” Carl Benjamin is UKIP’s
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The amount of federal loans that undergraduate students can borrow is capped each year, depending on the student’s year of college. The maximum is generally $5,500 for freshmen, $6,500 for sophomores and $7,500 for both juniors and seniors. The amount borrowed over all is limited to $31,000. Students who need to borrow more may have
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Image copyright Getty Images The menopause is when women’s periods stop and they can no longer become pregnant naturally. The menopause is a natural part of ageing which normally happens between the ages of 45 and 55, but can also be brought on by surgery to remove the ovaries or the womb (hysterectomy). In the
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Rylan’s picks include John Lundvik of Sweden and Kate Miller-Heidke from Australia As the Eurovision Song Contest grand final nears, semi-final co-commentator Rylan Clark-Neal predicts who’ll end up on top. Rylan Clark-Neal would love to see the UK win Eurovision this year. But he’s enough of a realist to
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