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NewsUpdate Federal judges contradict each other on abortion pill
Approval of the abortion drug mifepristone was stalled Friday when a federal judge in Texas signed an injunction to stay the Food and Drug Administration’s approval. According to the Associated Press, the drug has been in wide use in the U.S. since 2000.
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s ruling does not go into immediate effect and the FDA has seven days in which to appeal to a higher court.
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The New York Times reports that a federal judge in Washington then issued a ruling contrary to the Texas decision.
Justice Clarence Thomas, lavish trips
Responding to reports that he had taken lavish trips paid for by a wealthy Republi- can donor without disclosing them, Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas replied that he had been advised that the trips were “personal” and did not need to be reported. to United Press International.
According to USA Today, new guidelines on financial disclosure for the federal judiciary are being developed and Thomas vowed to abide by them.
Sports: Angels lose lead, home opener
The Los Angeles Angels lost 4-3 to the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2023 home opener in Anaheim Friday night. Mike Trout hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first to give the team a 2-0 lead, but it wasn’t enough.
The Halos, however remain in first place in the AL West with a 4-3 record.
In Arizona, the Los Angeles Dodgers also lost, falling 6-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Arizona. They also remain in first in the NL West with a 5-3 record.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 121-107.
Weather: Partly cloudy in the 70s
Also in the news …A Wall Street Journal reporter has been formally charged with espionage by the Russian government.
Evan Gershkovich has been ordered to stay in detention in Russia until May 29, according
Most other parts of the U.S. would love to have the West Orange County area’s forecast, although it might seem a little dull by our standards.
Saturday through Monday are expected to be partly cloudy, with daytime highs climbing from 70 to 75, with overnight lows in the 52 to 53-degree range.
