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Donald Trump on USS McCain flap: 'Well-meaning' but shouldn't have been done
The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters August 21, 2017. "And, they were well-meaning ", Trump said . The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command official replied, "First I heard of it as well", and said he would work with the White House Military Office to find out more about the order, the WSJ reported.
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Louisiana lawmakers pass fetal heartbeat abortion ban
The so-called "heartbeat bill" bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which is as early as the sixth week of pregnancy, before some women even know they're pregnant. Edwards decision to sign puts him at odds with Democratic party leaders and pro-abortion activists who are casting the series of pro-life successes in dire terms.
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Missouri's Last Abortion Clinic Could Close This Week
In response, the health department sent a letter to Planned Parenthood stating it was unable to complete the investigation "until it interviews the physicians involved in the care provided in the potential deficient practices", before adding that "the investigation needs to be completed and any deficiencies resolved before the expiration of [the clinic's] license on May 31, 2019".
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Assange ‘not well’, USA extradition hearing moved to June
A spokesman added: "During the seven weeks in Belmarsh his health has continued to deteriorate and he has dramatically lost weight". WikiLeaks says it has "grave concerns" about Assange's health. Around 30 supporters, some wearing Assange masks and one dressed as a giant whistle to represent his whistleblowing activities, chanted "we want justice" and "stop killing Assange" outside the courthouse.
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Mueller's public remarks ramp up impeachment talk among 2020 Democrats
Mueller , who'd surprised legislative leaders in his move to make a statement, refused to answer questions during his short press conference, adding that he'd prefer not to comment further because the special counsel report speaks for itself.
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San Diego hospital announces birth of world’s tiniest surviving baby
The hospital said the girl officially weighed 7 grams less than the previous tiniest baby , who was born in Germany in 2015. After almost five months in the neonatal intensive care unit, Saybie's parents, who wished to remain anonymous, took their "healthy 5-pound infant" home earlier this month, the hospital said.