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Clockwise from upper left: Holly Sox, Catarino Escobar, Frank Thompson, Bill Breeden, Craig Baxley and Ron McAndrew have all been affected by work related to executions.

Carrying out executions took a secret toll on workers — then changed their politics

NPR spoke with 26 people who were involved with more than 200 executions across the country. Most said their health suffered and they had little support to help them cope with their unusual jobs.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan had announced on Friday, April 8, that he vetoed a measure that would expand access to abortion in the state.

Maryland lawmakers expand who can perform abortions after overriding governor's veto

In his veto, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan wrote that "The bill risks lowering the high standard of reproductive healthcare services received by women in Maryland."

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San Diego Rescue Mission partners with Little Italy to help unsheltered population there

San Diego Rescue Mission has been able to send two outreach members into Little Italy every day since the beginning of October.

Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies Friday in an Atlanta court for a hearing in a challenge filed by voters who say she shouldn't be allowed to seek reelection because of her role prior to the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies as part of a legal challenge to her candidacy

Voters and a supporting legal group are seeking to knock the controversial Republican off the ballot for her role prior to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Christina Lusk is a transgender woman and inmate at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Moose Lake. Lusk was denied a request to be sent to a women's prison at intake and is now suing, demanding to be moved and also citing serious harassment and assault at this facility.

Minnesota recognizes she's a woman. She's locked in a men's prison anyway

When transgender people are incarcerated, they're often put in prisons that don't align with their gender identity. Some are taking legal action to try to get moved to prisons that match their gender.

A committee exhibit shows former Vice President Mike Pence talking on the phone from his secure location during the riot, as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol holds a hearing on Thursday.

Pence prevented a fall into chaos, and 3 other takeaways from Jan. 6 hearing

The committee laid out how Trump and a lawyer advising him pressured Pence even after Trump was aware there was a riot. The question now is whether Trump could face criminal consequences.

File photo of House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield., speaking to reporters at his weekly news conference, at the Capitol in Washington, March 18, 2022.

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Kevin McCarthy, four other GOP lawmakers

This extraordinary step has little precedent and is certain to further inflame partisan tensions over the 2021 attack.

Coronavirus FAQ: Should I still take a COVID test before flying into the U.S.?

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended the COVID-19 testing rule for air passengers traveling to the U.S. from abroad. Should you still take a COVID test anyway?

The southern entrance sign to Camp Pendleton is displayed, April 7, 2021.

Marine officer faces discharge over deadly training mishap

The hearing at Camp Pendleton is scheduled to last up to four days.

David Cave, a recovery coach who is part of an addiction specialty team at Salem Hospital, north of Boston, stands outside the emergency department.

Hospitals have specialists on call for lots of diseases — but not addiction. Why not?

U.S. overdose deaths have exceeded 100,000 a year, yet few hospitals are equipped to treat patients with addiction. A new kind of treatment team connect patients with help before they're discharged.

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