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“I said counsel Kanye, not cancel him”: Trevor Noah seemingly responds to Grammys banning ‘Ye performance

Monday, March 21 by ABC News

On Twitter, The Daily Show host Trevor Noah seemingly responded to the Grammy Awards' decision to remove Kanye West from its list of performers for the April 3 show. "I said counsel Kanye not cancel Kanye," said the comedian, who returns as host this year. West's rep confirmed... Read More.

Pelosi’s support of bill banning congressional stock trading clears path forward

Friday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats trying to ban individual stock ownership among members of Congress say they finally have enough support to push forward a bill following its hard-won backing by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Ban Conflicted Trading Act, Democrats said during a Thursday press call,... Read More.

Dwayne Johnson banning real firearms from his Seven Bucks productions following ‘Rust’ tragedy

Thursday, November 4 by ABC News

Dwayne Johnson has thrown down the gauntlet, telling Variety on Wednesday night that he's banning the use of real firearms on the sets of films and TV shows he produces, in light of the fatal Rust set shooting. The incident on October 21 saw Alec Baldwin firing a live... Read More.

COVID-19 live updates: Abbott issues executive order banning vaccine mandates in Texas

Tuesday, October 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The United States has been facing a COVID-19 surge as the more contagious delta variant continues to spread. More than 714,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, according to real-time data compiled... Read More.

COVID-19 live updates: Updates main headline to Abbott issues executive order banning vaccine mandates in Texas

Monday, October 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The United States has been facing a COVID-19 surge as the more contagious delta variant continues to spread. More than 713,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, according to real-time data compiled... Read More.

FDA delays decision on Juul while banning less popular e-cigarette products

Thursday, September 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After banning sale of nearly 950,000 lesser-known e-cigarette products, the Food and Drug Administration has delayed its decision related to products made by Juul, the largest e-cigarette manufacturer. The FDA had a court-ordered Sept. 9 deadline to review 6.5 million applications for so-called... Read More.

Portland to vote on banning city business with Texas after abortion law

Tuesday, September 7 by ABC News

(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- Local lawmakers in Portland, Oregon, are set to vote on an "emergency resolution" on Wednesday to ban the city's procurement of goods and services from the state of Texas in the wake of its restrictive new abortion law. The resolution, which will... Read More.

6 questions answered about Texas’ new law banning abortion after 6 weeks

Wednesday, September 1 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- A law that took effect in Texas Wednesday outlaws abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The law effectively bars abortions in the America's second most populous state, making it the most restrictive abortion law in the nation. Here are six questions answered about... Read More.

COVID-19 live updates: Judge rules Florida governor stop banning mask mandates in schools

Friday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads. More than 634,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.4 million people have died from the disease worldwide, according to real-time data compiled by the... Read More.

Judge blocks Arkansas law banning health care for transgender youth

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- A federal judge in central Arkansas on Wednesday issued a temporary injunction to a constitutional challenge to the state's first-of-its-kind ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth -- meaning the ban will not take effect next week, a victory... Read More.

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