22 States Curb Access To Abortion In 2013 Plus 4 More Stories

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Daily Briefing A look at the day's top stories News 22 States Curb Access To Abortion In 2013 The 205 restrictions enacted between 2011 and 2013 outpaced the 189 enacted during the entire previous decade. Also, the number of U.S. states deemed by a leading reproductive rights group to be "hostile" to abortion rights continues to rise — from 13 states at the turn of the millennium to 27 today. Read this story Phil Everly Dies; Transformed Rock 'N' Roll With Brother Don The tight harmonies in the Everly Brothers' string of hits in the '50s and '60s were huge influences on others such as Simon & Garfunkel, The Hollies, and The Beach Boys. Among their biggest songs: "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie" and "All I Have To Do Is Dream." Everly was 74. Brother Don is 76. Read this story Wait Is Over For Antarctic Explorers: They Can Head Home One day after being told the ship they're now on might have to assist another stranded vessel, the explorers have been told their trip can continue. The stranded icebreaker says it is not in distress and can wait for conditions to improve. Read this story Transgender Issues Follow Path Blazed By Gay Rights Some gay and lesbian activists say 2013 was "the gayest year ever," but as 2014 opens, another issue is gaining traction — transgender rights. Read this story 'Cheers And Jeers' As Boeing Machinists Narrowly OK Contract With 51 percent of machinists voting yes, a new labor pact was approved. It means production of the new 777X widebody jet will be done in the Puget Sound region. But many in the rank-and-file think they gave up too much to keep the jobs in Washington State. Read this story more news stories

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