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Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move forward

An anti-abortion activist rallies outside the Supreme Court on Nov. 1, as arguments about Texas' abortion law begin. The court has allowed the law to remain in place for now. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Law

Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move forward

The justices allowed the abortion providers' challenges to go ahead against Texas' licensing officials – but not against anyone else. The court also blocked the Justice Department's challenge.

Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move forward

An anti-abortion activist rallies outside the Supreme Court on Nov. 1, as arguments about Texas' abortion law begin. The court has allowed the law to remain in place for now. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move forward

Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move forward

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The video game pioneer behind Nintendo's groundbreaking console has died

Masayuki Uemura designed the NES's cartridge game system. TENGKU BAHAR/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Games & Humor

The video game pioneer behind Nintendo's groundbreaking console has died

The video game pioneer behind Nintendo's groundbreaking console has died

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Why rapid COVID tests are in short supply in the U.S.

At-home rapid COVID-19 tests, like this one from Abbott, can be difficult to find and cost-prohibitive for some families. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Why rapid COVID tests are in short supply in the U.S.

Why rapid COVID tests are in short supply in the U.S.

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5 DIY holiday recipes and crafts to avoid supply chain problems

New York Times food writer Priya Krishna says Dorie Greenspan's World Peace 2.0 cookie are impossible to hate. Mark Weinberg/Mariner Books, an imprint of Harper Collins hide caption

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Culture

5 DIY holiday recipes and crafts to avoid supply chain problems

5 DIY holiday recipes and crafts to avoid supply chain problems

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J. Smith-Cameron on 'Succession', careers and consolidating power

J. Smith-Cameron plays Gerri Kellman in HBO's Succession. Macall Polay/HBO hide caption

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Television

J. Smith-Cameron on 'Succession', careers and consolidating power

J. Smith-Cameron on 'Succession', careers and consolidating power

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