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Under President Trump, more federal attention and support has gone towards anti-abortion Christian centers. A watchdog group says many of them mislead patients with promises to "rule out" ectopic pregnancies. -
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans Wednesday, Congress passes largest housing affordability bill in decades, Democrats face questions about the party's future after New York primary results.
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Motown --- the music and the label -- is central to the identity of Detroiters. The music is woven together with the city's legacy. But do younger generations feel the same way?
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Soccer superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have set new World Cup records.
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Several wildfires have broken out in the Beehive state. One required an entire town to be evacuated for nearly a week now.
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Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states
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Lone Tree Live Theatre Company brings back "The 24 Hour Plays: Memphis" for one final run
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