Kentucky Supreme Court declines to block abortion ban
The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday declined to block the state's near-total abortion ban while it reviews legal challenges to the law. A state court of appeals allowed two abortion bans to go into effect in an Aug. 1 ruling and the state Supreme Court kept that ruling in place, finding that the "circumstances presented" by the challengers "do not rise to the level of extraordinary cause." The courts have yet to rule on the merits of the challenge to the abortion bans, and abortion rights groups said they will continue to fight. "Make no mistake: abort
Read MoreWhat’s the crime in keeping classified documents? Trump — and the nation — may find out
“No person is above the law.” This is the common refrain we’ve heard from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Attorney General Merrick Garland and many analysts to justify the FBI search of Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago, reportedly to obtain classified documents that the former president
Read MoreScientists unveil method to destroy certain 'forever chemicals'
Scientists at Northwestern University say they have devised a method for breaking apart some of the infamously unbreakable toxins known as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), earned the “forever” qualifier due to their propensity to linger in the human body and the environment. There are thousands of types of PFAS, none of which are naturally occurring and many of which can take decades to degrade. But a group of chemists at Northwestern say they have developed a simple method that employs low temperatures and inexpens
Read MoreSuffering from burnout, doctors are working drunk or high on the job: report
Story at a glance A report by All Points North found a growing number of physicians are turning to alcohol and drugs while working. Over the last three months, 1 in 7 physicians admitted to consuming alcohol or controlled substances at work. At the same time, 1 in 5 healthcare workers said they chose to check into rehab or a detox f
Read MoreCNN cancels 'Reliable Sources,' host Brian Stelter to depart network
CNN has canceled media news and talk show "Reliable Sources" and its host, Brian Stelter is leaving the network. "It was a rare privilege to lead a weekly show focused on the press at a time when it has never been more consequential," Stelter told The Hill, noting Sunday would be the last edition of the "Reliable Sources" program he has hosted on the network for almost a decade. CNN President Chris Licht reportedly informed Stelter of the network's decision to cancel "Reliable Sources" earlier this week. In a statement to NPR, Amy Entelis, CNN's executive vi
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