Ohio Family-Planning Services At Mercy Of Budget Bill Plus 4 More Stories

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Daily Briefing A look at the day's top stories News Ohio Family-Planning Services At Mercy Of Budget Bill The bill would put family-planning clinics at the bottom of the list for funding. Even those clinics that do not perform abortions but offer referrals expect a major financial blow. Proponents of the measure are clear in their goal: end abortions. But how will it affect other women's health services? Read this story 'Arab Idol' Win Unites Palestinians In Jubilant Celebration Palestinian Mohammad Assaf won the singing competition Saturday night, sending crowds of supporters into the streets in Gaza and the West Bank. "He shows that Palestine is not only a country of wars and battles," one fan said. "Palestine has talent, genius and nice singers." Read this story Presents From The President: What Obama Gives His Friends President Obama has gotten mixed reviews in his gift-giving to foreign leaders. But those gifts are chosen by a staffer. When it comes to personal gifts to members of his inner circle, the president sets a very high bar. Read this story White House Official: U.S. Has Asked For Snowden's Extradition Lots of obstacles must be overcome before the former NSA contractor can be returned to the U.S. for prosecution on espionage charges. Read this story Is This Dog Really That Ugly? A big-headed, duck-footed, 4-year-old beagle-basset mix captured the title of World's Ugliest Dog, despite stiff competition from a gang of Chinese cresteds. Read this story more news stories

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