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In a recent appearance, Clarence Thomas's message to the chief justice came down to this: The court was better before you arrived
? Analysis: For Biden and the Democrats, the prospect of repudiation by angry voters is growing
Oklahoma lawmakers pass one of nation's strictest abortion bills banning procedure 'from fertilization'
Oklahoma's legislature on Thursday passed a bill that would ban abortions from the stage of "fertilization" and allow private citizens to sue abortion providers who "knowingly" perform or induce an abortion "on a pregnant woman."
Anti-abortion activist charged with stalking a California doctor who provides abortions
A Los Angeles man is facing multiple charges after prosecutors allege he was part of a group of anti-abortion activists who targeted a women's health clinic and stalked a doctor who provides abortion services, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
These women say they performed thousands of abortions in Chicago before it was legal
Heather Booth started an underground abortion network called JANE. In the late 60s through early 70s, the group performed thousands of illegal abortions just before Roe v Wade was decided. On this week's episode of "Reality Check with John Avlon: Extremist Beat," Heather explains why women sought out their services and what happened in a police raid where 7 of the women were arrested.
24 hours in an America where Roe v. Wade barely hangs on
Dr. Sarah Traxler's "Sioux Falls day" starts early. On this day, as it has been twice a month for the last seven years, Traxler is the only abortion doctor in South Dakota.
VP Kamala Harris says overturning Roe v. Wade would be 'an extreme step backwards'
Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that the Supreme Court's draft majority opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is part of a "war" on women's rights, as Republican-led legislatures across the nation pass increasingly restrictive measures on abortion access.
Opinion: Trust in the Supreme Court is grievously wounded
Renowned Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. compared the peaceful ambiance of the nation's highest court to "the quiet of the storm center." As anyone who has experienced a hurricane knows, howling winds and pelting rain prevail until an eerie calm signals that the eye has arrived. Then the storm recommences when the center moves on.
Trevor Reed details surviving horrendous conditions in Russian psychiatric treatment facility
? Live updates: Russia is about to cut off Finland's natural gas ? Zelensky: Donbas is 'completely destroyed' ? He had just gotten out of the shower when a Russian missile hit his apartment building. That may have saved him
911 dispatcher is set to be fired after asking Buffalo supermarket caller, 'Why are you whispering?'
? 15 people joined suspected Buffalo shooter's private chat shortly before shooting
S&P 500 drops into bear market territory as recession fears mount
Ohio GOP House candidate J.R. Majewski called for secession in livestream following 2020 election
Ohio Republican congressional candidate J.R. Majewski said in a livestream following the 2020 election that he thought every state won by former President Donald Trump should secede from the United States.
Infant formula shortage throws the West Wing into crisis mode
President Joe Biden's West Wing has been thrown into crisis mode over a nationwide shortage of baby formula, with top aides undertaking efforts to restock grocery store shelves while coming under fire for a mess they didn't create and which they're still working to grasp the scope of.
Analysis: Why George W. Bush's 'Freudian slip' is no laughing matter for some
When pundits called former US President George W. Bush's gaffe about Ukraine and Iraq a "Freudian slip," it reflected a deeper grievance about perceived double standards.
US Secret Service members sent home from South Korea as Biden embarks on Asia tour
Two United States Secret Service employees have been sent home from South Korea just as President Joe Biden embarks on his first Asia tour since taking office.
Trump attacked Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Watch Kemp's response
CNN's Jeff Zeleny is in Evans, Georgia, ahead of the state's gubernatorial primary. Zeleny speaks with Georgia Republican voters who support Trump, but also appear to be backing incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp over his Trump-backed challenger, former Senator David Perdue.
Elon Musk denies sexual harassment claims
Elon Musk denied allegations that he sexually harassed a SpaceX flight attendant in 2016 in a series of late-night tweets.
Eastman says he and Trump communicated about plans to overturn the 2020 election
Right-wing attorney John Eastman revealed in a late-night court filing that he was in touch directly with then-President Donald Trump about plans to overturn the 2020 election, which included receiving Trump's handwritten notes.
A judge has ordered Casey White to provide a DNA sample to prosecutors
An Alabama judge this week ordered recaptured murder suspect Casey White to provide a DNA sample in the investigation of the 11 days he spent as a fugitive with a jail official who authorities say freed him.
'You are a shame': Conservative voter confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene
At a campaign event in Georgia, a reporter and a conservative voter confront Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene about past comments that are considered offensive by many Jewish people.
Takeaways from a critical witness in the John Durham probe's first trial
Special counsel John Durham's case against a Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer got a boost from pivotal testimony from one of the FBI's former top officials this week.
Ethan Crumbley's parents ask judge to quash charges against them
Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of Michigan school shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley, have asked a judge to void the charges against them for their alleged roles in the November 30 shooting at Oxford High School that left four students dead.
'Hard to live with this': Hear from man who lost 3-month-old in Russian strike
A Russian missile strike on an apartment block in Odesa, Ukraine, killed a family, including a 3-month-old baby, on Easter weekend. CNN's Sara Sidner reports.
'Treat the fans better!': Golfer shocked by food prices at PGA Championship
? Golf star angrily and repeatedly slams club into bag after bad play at PGA Championship ? Tiger Woods struggles at PGA Championship: 'Walking hurts and twisting hurts ... It's just golf' ? Rory McIlroy sets early pace at 2022 PGA Championship
Successful children likely live in this type of environment, study says
Children with strong family connections are associated with a high likelihood of flourishing in life, a new study found.
You can get unlimited summer travel for $9.50 in this European country
A whole month of unlimited transport for just $9.50 -- that's a great deal at any time, but in a time of fuel price hikes, rocketing car rental rates and a worldwide cost of living crisis, it becomes unbeatable.
Actress Ellen Barkin testifies against Johnny Depp
Associates of Johnny Depp said that he abused substances in taped depositions that the jury saw during his trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Coke's new bottle cap doesn't come off
Coke knows that its soda caps often end up as litter. So it's trying to solve the problem by tethering them to the bottle, at least in the United Kingdom.
Prince Charles sails through high-stakes Canada trip
Royal tours aren't always a success. Since restarting their global travels in the wake of the pandemic, some members of the royal family have endured awkward encounters while interacting with leaders or protesters.
Kourtney Kardashian arrives in Italy... to get married?
Many a time has a vacation in the sun led to a destination wedding and it seems that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are no different from the rest of us.
Holocaust survivors meet nearly 80 years later
Nearly 80 years later, Holocaust survivors Frank Shantz and Dr. George Berci meet for the first time and share their story on the Holocaust with CNN's Natasha Chen.
Mountain climber from Japan presumed dead after falling into crevasse at Alaska's Denali National Park
A Japanese mountain climber is presumed dead after falling into a crevasse in Alaska's Denali National Park, officials said.
Paralyzed man uses microchip implanted in brain to drive race car
A microchip implanted in German Aldana Zuniga's brain allowed the paraplegic man to drive a race car more than 9 years after he lost the use of his legs in an auto accident. CNN affiliate KCNC has more.
A 12-year-old girl is thriving in school. At home, she worries about rationing the formula she needs to survive
On Thursday, Claire Holland graduated from sixth grade. It was a happy day. She made the honor roll and she won her class' big science award, but her day was not without worries. The 12-year- old for Mandeville, Louisiana is caught up in the formula shortage that has left countless families across the country on edge. The shortage has even sent some children to the hospital, because they can't get enough nutrition.
Mom of 12-year-old who relies on formula: 'I never expected not to have access'
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports on how some parents of young children with rare medical conditions that rely on specific formulas are being forced to ration their supply.
Analysis: Will the Kim regime survive North Korea's Covid disaster?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un looks like he's in big trouble. His country has announced an "explosive" outbreak of Covid-19, reporting more than 2 million cases of what it refers to as "fever" in little more than a week since its first reported case.
Opinion: Why North Korea's Covid-19 outbreak could shock the world
If I learned one thing after performing countless operations alongside surgeons in Pyongyang over the past 15 years, it's North Koreans do not throw anything away.
What is monkeypox and what are its symptoms?
An extremely rare disease called monkeypox, a cousin of smallpox, has again made its way to the United States. A case of monkeypox was reported Wednesday in a patient hospitalized in Massachusetts who had recently traveled to Canada in private transportation.
As global cases rise, researchers race to solve puzzle of mysterious hepatitis cases in children
The global toll of sudden and unexplained hepatitis in children has risen to 621 cases from 34 countries, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said in an update on Thursday.
Podcast: 'You are pro-birth, you are not pro-life,' Rep Jackie Speier on the debate over Roe v. Wade
Marnie Schulenburg, 'As the World Turns' and 'One Life to Live' actress, dead at 37
Marnie Schulenburg, a soap opera actress who documented her journey from becoming a new mother to a cancer patient, has died after battling stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, according to her representative.
John Aylward, known for roles in 'ER' and 'West Wing,' dead at 75
John Aylward, a veteran film and television actor for more than three decades, has died, according to his longtime agent and friend, Mitchell K. Stubbs.
Photos: People we've lost in 2022
Here are some of the most famous people who have died in 2022.
William and Kate join Tom Cruise on 'Top Gun: Maverick' red carpet
British royalty and Hollywood royalty came together on the red carpet for the charity premiere of the new Tom Cruise movie, "Top Gun: Maverick," on Thursday night.
Johnny Depp associates testify about challenges working with him
Jurors in the ongoing defamation case between actress Amber Heard and her ex-husband Johnny Depp heard testimony Thursday from Depp's former talent agent, a former good friend and his former business manager, who described strain on their relationships with the actor as his alleged substance abuse increased.
Watch John Mulaney and Andy Samberg roast Jimmy Kimmel for getting Covid again
Comedians John Mulaney and Andy Samberg filled in for Jimmy Kimmel after the host announced he tested positive for Covid for the second time within a month.
Prices are rising. How much should your salary increase?
When it comes to salary negotiations, job candidates have a lot of leverage these days.
Pfizer and Moderna created life-saving vaccines. So why are their stocks crumbling?
Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna are experiencing a post-vaccine hangover on Wall Street this year.
China needs Russian coal. Moscow needs new customers
China is buying record amounts of cheap Russian coal, even as Western nations slam Moscow with sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine.
China slashes key interest rate as housing sales collapse
China on Friday slashed a key interest rate to rescue its slumping housing market and head off a major downturn in the world's second largest economy.
Zooey Deschanel shares her 10 favorite beauty products
Solo Stove fire pits and more are on sale just in time for summer
25 pieces of outdoor furniture under $400 that actually look expensive
Amazon's new $59 tablet is up for preorder ? here's what you need to know
We tried the $30 Amazon nightgown dress everyone loves ? and this is what we thought
We tested the Olaplex No. 3 Hair Repair Perfector ? see the before and after transformations
Run ? don't walk ? to get a pair of Allbirds' new performance sneakers
The Google Nest Protect smoke detector is alarmingly good
Everything you need to know about the TSA's carry-on bag rules
How you can fly Delta's new first-class seat for almost nothing
20 pairs of travel shoes that offer supreme comfort and support for your next trip
The 9 products you need to fly more comfortably, according to airline crew
Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue is a step back in time
Sports Illustrated this week rolled out its annual swimsuit issue, with this year's edition highlighting body diversity and incorporating buzzwords like "inclusive" and "powerful" to describe the women depicted.
US leadership is thriving abroad -- but not at home
The United States has performed impressively in its efforts to counter Russia's brutal aggression against Ukraine. The combination of Russian leader Vladimir Putin's miscalculation, Ukraine's bravery and Washington's effective global leadership is reshaping the geopolitical landscape in a way that favors democracy, strengthens a NATO alliance that is now attracting new members and restores America's place as the leader of the world's democracies.
SE Cupp calls out Elon Musk's reason for switching political parties
Tech mogul Elon Musk announced on Twitter that he wants to switch political parties and join the GOP. On this week's episode of "Unfiltered," CNN's SE Cupp analyzes why that may be and what Musk's move says about the Republican Party.
It's past time to end Title 42
Immigrants are a bedrock of our country. For years, the US has benefited in immeasurable ways from the energy, the ingenuity and the passion that immigrants bring to our country. We've seen these contributions firsthand as immigrants ourselves.
What makes fighting domestic terror so hard
In the aftermath of the Buffalo massacre, a note of despair has begun creeping into interviews with some experts on domestic extremism. Michael Edison Hayden, a senior investigative reporter with the Southern Poverty Law Center, told ABC News this week, "We've had too many wake-up calls at this point for me to feel confident that we're going to suddenly change the current path that we are on." Ben Collins, who covers extremism and disinformation for NBC News, explained to MSNBC host Rachel Maddow how right-wing media figures and politicians help mainstream extremist views, but also admitted, "I don't know how to make people stop doing that."
US Soccer just sent all pro sports a wake-up call
Coming some three months after the US Women's National Team (USWNT) settled its gender discrimination lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation to the tune of $24 million, the organizing body announced Wednesday a groundbreaking collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that is significant for reasons both symbolic and economic, creating an innovative answer as to what equal pay in sport -- and perhaps anywhere and everywhere else -- can actually look like.
Spectacle speculation: Are people who wear glasses smarter? Possibly
From strengthening your immune system to decreasing depression. Learn about the power of gratitude