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Month: July 2023

Ohio abortion rights backers submit nearly double needed signatures for fall ballot measure

By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Groups hoping to enshrine abortion rights in Ohio’s constitution delivered nearly double the number of signatures needed to place an amendment on the fall statewide ballot, aiming to signal sweeping widespread support for an issue that still faces the threat of needing a significantly increased

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Attorney who challenged Trump’s 2020 loss gives up law license as states weigh disciplining him

By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorney Lin Wood, who filed legal challenges seeking to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss, is relinquishing his law license, electing to retire from practicing rather than face possible disbarment. Wood asked officials in his home state of Georgia on Tuesday to “retire” his law license,

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Australia and England reload bowling attacks for 3rd Ashes test at Bairstow’s home ground

LEEDS, England (AP) — Australia and England are reloading their bowling attacks for an expected raucous third Ashes test at Headingley starting Thursday after Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal at Lord’s. England is 2-0 down. Australia can clinch the five-match series and retain the urn. England recalled fast bowlers Mark Wood and Chris Woakes and spinner

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Michael Imperioli clarifies remarks forbidding ‘bigots and homophobes’ from watching his work

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Michael Imperioli is explaining his recent remarks about a CNN story headlined, “Michael Imperioli forbids ‘bigots and homophobes’ from watching his work following Supreme Court ruling,” which caused a stir. “The Sopranos” star posted a screen grab on his verified Instagram account with a caption that read, “After

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