The House of Representatives voted mostly along party lines to remove the 1982 deadline imposed for the equal rights amendment.
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Opening arguments begin for MSU gymnastics coach accused of covering for Larry Nassar’s sex abuse
Kathie Klages is accused of forcing victims to keep quiet about their abuse.
State bill that would revoke licenses from doctors who perform abortions slammed by activists
A bill in Oklahoma that would take away the licenses of physicians who perform abortions is getting slammed from both abortion rights and anti-abortion activists.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg says U.S. should restart Equal Rights Amendment ratification process
The Supreme Court justice weighed in on the ongoing debate over the amendment.
Cop shooting suspect charged with attempted murder
The suspect who allegedly opened fire on Bronx officers made his first day in court.
NYPD cops shot in the Bronx in 2 separate ‘assassination’ incidents
A gunman took aim at Bronx officers in two incidents within 12-hours.
British Airways flight breaks transatlantic speed record
A 747 landed in the history books with a New York to London flight in under five hours.
US snowfall totals down 46% since 1970s due to rising global temperatures, study says
Scientists say the south and mid sections of the country are seeing big drops in snowfall.
Lisa Simpson actress slams Mike Pompeo over tweet mocking Nancy Pelosi
Yeardley Smith, Bill Oakley and Simpsons fans across the country expressed their ire towards the secretary of state.
Rape kit backlog initiative in Missouri sends 1st batch to labs
Missouri is working to clear more than 6,000 rape kits that have gone untested.
Terror stabbing suspect stole knife prior to random attack, was being trailed by police
London police say a suspect they had under surveillance stole a knife and attacked two people before they opened fire.
First openly gay federal judge dead at 72
Judge Deborah Batts was 72 years old and spent more than two decades behind the bench of the Southern District of New York.
Researchers ask public to help find bald eagle nests in Ohio
Bird watchers are being called on to help researchers map the once endangered species.
Gun control bills passed Virginia despite show of force from opponents
Ten days after thousands of pro-gun activists marched through the streets of Richmond, the state’s House of Delegates passed gun control bills including a “red flag” law.
Kobe Bryant’s fatal crash prompts calls for tighter safety measures for helicopters
The crash that killed the NBA star, his daughter and seven others highlighted the need for more safety protocols from aviation experts.
Thousands of armed protesters rally for gun rights in VA
Despite threats from militias the pro gun demonstration did not have any reported violence, according to authorities.
Mets manager resigns following signal stealing scandal
Carlos Beltran’s alleged involvement in the Astros sign stealing cost him his debut season with the Amazin’s.
GA lawmaker intros ‘anti red-flag’ bill
A legal battle could be brewing after a state leader introduced a bill that would fine officers for obeying future gun control laws.
VA gov declares state of emergency before gun rally
The governor and law enforcement officers said they received credible threats that echoed Charlottesville.
Equal Rights Amendment ratified in Virginia
The state’s ratification puts it ahead of the minimum number needed for official adoption, however, legal battles are expected.