RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill to make it illegal for physicians to perform abortions because of the fetus’ race or a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. A physician would be subject to monetary damages if … [Continue reading] about N Carolina GOP advances bill to ban Down syndrome abortions
BWX: Q1 Earnings Snapshot | Federal News Network
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) _ BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $69.7 million. The Lynchburg, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 73 cents per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average … [Continue reading] about BWX: Q1 Earnings Snapshot | Federal News Network
The Latest: Michigan lifts mandate for outdoor mask use
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan is lifting a pandemic mandate requiring masks to be worn outdoors, except for gatherings of at least 100 people and organized contact sports. Under an order that takes effect Thursday, the state also is easing caps on the … [Continue reading] about The Latest: Michigan lifts mandate for outdoor mask use
Corps: Dakota Access oil pipeline to stay open during review
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday reiterated that the Dakota Access oil pipeline should continue to operate while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts an extensive environmental review, although the Corps said again that it … [Continue reading] about Corps: Dakota Access oil pipeline to stay open during review
Detroit educating residents on where, how to get vaccines
DETROIT (AP) — Mecca Shabazz has yet to get vaccinated against COVID-19. She doesn’t believe she needs it, despite evidence that the virus disproportionately sickens and kills Black people. “I just wasn’t pressed to do it. It’s not a big thing to … [Continue reading] about Detroit educating residents on where, how to get vaccines