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Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect as judge weighs whether to block it

Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect as judge weighs whether to block it

Iowa's ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy has been signed into law as a judge considers abortion advocates' plea to put the restrictions on hold.
by The Associated Press

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Arts Briefs: Musicians in masks

Arts Briefs: Musicians in masks

In this week’s Arts Briefs, Target Field labor issues, new music from Lucy Michelle and the next season of performing arts at the Walker. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge: Did Jimi Hendrix breed musical wolves?
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health

Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health

The increasing drought and smoke from Canadian wildfires are adding to Minnesota farmers’ challenges this summer. But there’s a debate over whether the smoke may actually help as it shields already drought-stressed crops.
by Hannah Yang

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They're illegal. So why is it so easy to buy the disposable vapes favored by teens?

They're illegal. So why is it so easy to buy the disposable vapes favored by teens?

The FDA cracked down on the nicotine devices, yet they're stocked on many store shelves. The reason has to do with burgeoning overseas production, lack of clear rules, and lax enforcement.
by Yuki Noguchi

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