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Becca Turchanik, of Nashville, Tennessee, drove four hours to Atlanta for an abortion in 2019, and the emotions of the ordeal have stayed with her, she says. She's angry that she had to call from state to state to find care, and that she couldn't have her abortion close to home, with friends nearby. "We got an appointment in Georgia because that was the only place that had appointments," she says.

Long Drives, Costly Flights, And Wearying Waits: What Abortion Requires In The South

Restrictive abortion laws across the South mean more women are traveling across state lines to find safe services.

The Biden administration reportedly will recommend Americans get booster shots eight months after they've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Biden Administration May Recommend COVID Boosters After 8 Months

A source familiar with the discussions says administration health experts could make the recommendation for fully vaccinated adults as soon as this week.

Choices-Memphis Center for Reproductive Health is one of two abortion clinics in the Memphis metro area, with a population of 1.3 million.

Long Drives, Costly Flights, And Wearying Waits: What Abortion Requires In The South

Restrictive abortion laws across the South mean more women are traveling across state lines to find safe services.

This file photo shows the marble bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney that is currently displayed in the Old Supreme Court Chamber in the U.S. Capitol. The House voted Tuesday on a bill that would remove the bust from public display.

The House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues In The U.S. Capitol

The legislation also calls for the removal of a bust of former Chief Justice Roger Taney, author of the infamous Dred Scott decision that declared Black Americans weren't U.S. citizens.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer outlines his plan to vastly expand homeless shelters in California during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

GOP's Faulconer: Boost Shelters For Homeless Californians

A plan released Tuesday by Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer is modeled off his efforts to tackle homelessness while mayor of San Diego.

The Biden Administration May Recommend COVID Boosters After 8 Months

A source familiar with the discussions says administration health experts could make the recommendation for fully vaccinated adults as soon as this week.

Pacific Surfliner locomotive in an undated photo.

Amtrak Surfliner Trains To Require Reservations Over Labor Day Weekend

Amtrak expects Labor Day weekend to be busier than normal. Additional train cars are being added when possible to increase the number of available seats on select trains, a statement from the transportation agency said.

The Pentagon Will Require Masks To Be Worn Indoors Even By Those Who Are Vaccinated

Reversing a decision made in May that allowed fully vaccinated people to ditch the mask, the Department of Defense will follow the CDC's most recent mask guidance.

Yvette Richards, director of community connection at St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Mo., checks temperatures before Sunday morning services. The church is hosting vaccination clinics and holding socially distanced services after shutting down for much of the pandemic.

In Missouri And Other States, Flawed Data Makes It Hard To Track Vaccine Equity

Data collection for race and ethnicity vary among states, complicating efforts to distribute COVID-19 shots to all groups. In Missouri, health officials have questioned the data's usefulness.

A McDonald's sign is shown on July 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Feds Are Reportedly Looking Into Why McDonald's Ice-Cream Machines Are Always Busted

It's well known among connoisseurs of the fast-food giant's frozen desserts that McDonald's ice-cream machines often break down. It can make McFlurries, shakes and other treats unattainable.

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