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Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery

Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery

More than half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery, an upward trend that spiked during the pandemic with the increase in telemedicine, a report released Thursday shows. In 2020, pills accounted for 54% of all U.S.
Review: 'The Desperate Hour' is a film lost in the woods

Review: 'The Desperate Hour' is a film lost in the woods

To say Naomi Watts is the only star in “The Desperate Hour” is a little misleading. She's pretty much the only person in the film, that's true. But you could make the case that she has a co-star in her iPhone.
O'Rourke to release book on voting during Texas governor bid

O'Rourke to release book on voting during Texas governor bid

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has a book coming out in the middle of his run for Texas governor about voting rights, an issue he has made a centerpiece of his campaign.
Books about war, poverty among finalists for Lukas awards

Books about war, poverty among finalists for Lukas awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Books about war, poverty and the rule of law are among the finalists for Lukas Prizes given for work that combines literary excellence, deep research and social consciousness.
Balancing hopes, dreams and a low-paying college major

Balancing hopes, dreams and a low-paying college major

Humanities majors are more than a punchline. Not everyone can or wants to be a STEM major, and the world would be a poorer place if they were.
British queen still has COVID symptoms, postpones audiences

British queen still has COVID symptoms, postpones audiences

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II postponed two virtual audiences as she continued to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19, Buckingham Palace said Thursday. It was the second time this week that Elizabeth, 95, had canceled virtual sessions.
New Yorker teams with Celadon for book on Jan. 6 report

New Yorker teams with Celadon for book on Jan. 6 report

NEW YORK (AP) — The New Yorker is collaborating with a division of Macmillan Publishers on a book edition of the House Select Committee's planned report on the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol a year ago by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
Songwriter David Foster, author Tomson Highway win performing arts awards

Songwriter David Foster, author Tomson Highway win performing arts awards

OTTAWA — Songwriter and composer David Foster and author Tomson Highway are among the recipients of Canada's highest honour in the performing arts.
Alabama bill seeks to ban hormone treatments for trans youth

Alabama bill seeks to ban hormone treatments for trans youth

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Slain cinematographer's husband angry Baldwin deflects blame

Slain cinematographer's husband angry Baldwin deflects blame

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The husband of a cinematographer shot and killed on the set of the film “Rust” says it's “absurd” that Alec Baldwin believes he's not to blame for the shooting and he was “so angry” when Baldwin didn't accept responsibility.
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