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Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Abortion Ban

Carrie Johnson, NPR / BARBARA SPRUNT, NPR

Posted on September 9, 2021 · Attorney General Merrick Garland called the Texas law a "statutory scheme" that violates Supreme Court precedent.

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Posted on January 25, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We assess the damage in Pasadena and Deer Park after a tornado touched down Tuesday afternoon, tearing roofs off homes, damaging buildings, flipping vehicles, and downing power lines.

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The Current State of Abortion Access in the United States

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Posted on January 23, 2023 · Our experts discuss the legal issues, and the options currently available to women in today’s landscape.

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Saving your frozen plants (Jan. 5, 2023)

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Posted on January 5, 2023 · How can you tell if that plant in your yard survived the recent freeze? And, if so, how can you bring it back from the brink?

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Houston Christian track coach accused of sexual misconduct in second lawsuit, lawyer says more cases will follow

Posted on January 4, 2023 · The two lawsuits accuse HCU’s former associate head track coach and recruiting coordinator of using his position to take advantage of female student-athletes.

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