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PNS Daily Newscast - April 25, 2024
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SCOTUS skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law; Iowa advocates for immigrants push back on Texas-style deportation bill; new hearings, same arguments on both sides for ND pipeline project; clean-air activists to hold "die-in" Friday at LA City Hall.

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2024Talks - April 25, 2024
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"Squad" member Summer Lee wins her primary with a pro-peace platform, Biden signs huge foreign aid bills including support for Ukraine and Israel, and the Arizona House repeals an abortion ban as California moves to welcome Arizona doctors.

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The Yonder Report - April 25, 2024
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The urban-rural death divide is widening for working-age Americans, many home internet connections established for rural students during COVID have been broken, and a new federal rule aims to put the "public" back in public lands.

CA: Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Thousands attended abortion rights rallies across California over the weekend. (Longfin Media/Adobestock)
CA Moving Forward on Constitutional Amendment on Abortion Rights

The California state Legislature is expected to vote, as early as today, to place a measure on the November ballot to enshrine abortion rights into …

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PHOTO: In the wake of compelling research on the importance of early brain development for children ages 0-5, First 5 California is launching a new statewide media campaign encouraging parents and caregivers to talk, read, and sing to babies and toddlers. Photo courtesy First 5 California.
Talk, Read, Sing It, Baby

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Reading a bedtime story or singing a lullaby can do more than help put a child to sleep. Research shows talking…

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IMAGE: California ranks 41st for its children's overall well-being. This is the second year in a row California has ranked near the bottom of the nation, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2013 KIDS COUNT.
Report: CA Shows No Improvement in Children's Well-Being

OAKLAND, Calif. - California is showing no improvement for overall children's well-being. For the second consecutive year, the Golden State ranks 41…

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Experts Discuss Vampire Influence on Teen Decisions

Vampires have long been a hit with California teens. The "Twilight" book series by Stephanie Meyer is the latest example of that interest. The …

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Family Planning, Health Care Safety Net On CA Chopping Block

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Gov. Schwarzenegger's plan to close a projected $20 billion budget gap has put more social services on the chopping block…

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