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Ukraine came under attack from Russian missiles, and Poland reports explosions

Greg Myre — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:49:00 +0000

Ukraine says it came under a massive attack from Russian missiles Tuesday. Explosions were also reported in Poland.

NASA is trying to launch its big new moon rocket again

Nell Greenfieldboyce — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:49:00 +0000

Again, NASA is trying to launch its big new moon rocket on its first test flight.

Her miscarriage left her bleeding profusely. An Ohio ER sent her home to wait

Selena Simmons-Duffin — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:35:00 +0000

State law at the time prohibited abortion after around 6 weeks. Legal experts say this kind of law leaves doctors uncertain of what's legal and can put patients in dangerous situations.

Homeland Security Secretary testifies as immigrant advocates race to pass new laws

Joel Rose — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:33:00 +0000

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified Tuesday before Republican lawmakers who threatened to impeach him. Immigrant advocates race to pass what they can during the lame duck.

Here’s how Latinos voted in the 2022 midterms

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:45:37 +0000

Both political parties have been largely unsuccessful in solidifying the voting bloc’s support in the past four decades.

Life is chaotic. White noise streams can help you tune out (and fall asleep)

Nick Quah — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:53:00 +0000

White noise streams are a kind of sonic wallpaper. For many, they help keep some parts of the brain distracted so that other parts may better focus on things, like writing, studying or sleeping.

‘Sopranos’ actor Michael Imperioli grapples with guilt and addiction in ‘White Lotus’

Sam Briger — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:53:00 +0000

Imperioli plays a sex-addicted Hollywood producer on vacation in Sicily in the HBO show. In 2021, he published Woke Up This Morning, an oral history of The Sopranos based on his podcast.

Ukrainians dance in Kherson’s streets at the end of Russia’s months-long occupation

Jason Beaubien — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:09:00 +0000

Since Russian troops withdrew and Ukrainian forces moved in, residents are meeting up in the city's main square to celebrate, waving their flag, singing and dancing.

Kevin McCarthy faces early loyalty test in his bid for GOP speaker

Susan Davis — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:12:00 +0000

House Republicans will hold leadership elections Tuesday to determine their party leaders for the next Congress, even though the House has still not officially been called in their favor.

When will Marylanders actually see a market for legal weed? It’s complicated

Colleen Grablick — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:34:38 +0000

Lawmakers have a long, legislative road ahead as they iron out what the industry will look like -- and if it'll avoid equity failures of the past.