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Texas has a new abortion pill law. But at least one provider plans to keep shipping them there
Posted 10:19 AM 9/18/2025 by GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a first-of-its-kind law that lets anyone sue prescribers and others responsible for getting abortion pills into the state.
Supporters are heralding the law, which Abbott signed Wednesday, as a way to enforce an existing ban. Abortion-rights (More)
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Concerns raised after 'kissing bug’ disease detected in Hidalgo County
Posted 9:55 AM 9/17/2025 by Melissa Brandi
Two chronic cases of a life-threatening tropical disease spread by a parasite were detected in Hidalgo County, authorities said.
Researchers are now looking for ways to raise awareness on Chagas disease, spread by the insect known as the kissing bug.
The small, dark bug is found in (More)
9/10/2025
Appeals court allows Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Posted 5:34 PM 9/11/2025
BOSTON (AP) — A U.S. appeals court panel on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue.
A federal judge in July ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for (More)
