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Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity on college campuses post-Roe 07/01/2023 10:46am • SEATTLE (AP) — Need Plan B? Tap your credit card and enter B6. Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine, one that's become more popular on campuses around the country since the U.S. Supreme Court ended constitutional protectio New state laws target contentious topics of gender, guns and abortion 07/01/2023 10:44am • New state laws taking effect Saturday target some of the most divisive topics in America including abortion, gender and guns. Meanwhile, some motorists heading out for an extended Independence Day vacation may face higher taxes at the fuel pump. The start of July marks the start of the budget year i Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows 07/01/2023 10:30am • WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Former Vice President Mike Pence, a Republican presidential candidate; Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Anne Milgram, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency; Sens. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. __ CBS’ Why social media is being blamed for fueling riots in France 07/01/2023 03:09am • Social media companies are once again under scrutiny, this time in France as the country’s president blames TikTok, Snapchat and other platforms for helping fuel widespread riots over the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old driver. On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron accused social med The Supreme Court just issued its biggest rulings of the year. Here's what you need to know. 07/01/2023 12:33am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court just finished issuing its biggest decisions of the term, killing President Joe Biden's $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts, ending affirmative action in higher education and issuing a major decision that impacts gay rights. The decis Youths clash with French police and loot in 4th night of riots triggered by fatal police shooting 06/30/2023 11:35pm • NANTERRE, France (AP) — Young rioters clashed with police and looted stores overnight Friday in a fourth night of unrest in France triggered by the deadly police shooting of a teen, piling more pressure on President Emmanuel Macron after he appealed to parents to keep children off the streets and Pacers make early splash by agreeing to 2-year, $45 million deal with Bruce Brown, source says 06/30/2023 09:49pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers tried to acquire a veteran wing before last week's NBA draft. When that didn't work, they shifted to Plan B — free agency. Less than 30 minutes after teams were allowed to negotiate with free agents Friday, the Pacers and Bruce Brown Jr. agreed on a two-yea Judge allows nearly all of North Carolina's revised 12-week abortion law to take effect 06/30/2023 08:20pm • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled on Friday that nearly all of North Carolina's revised 12-week abortion law scheduled to begin this weekend can take effect, while temporarily blocking one rule that doctors feared could expose them to criminal penalties. The decision by U.S. District Judg Arizona city holds 10-year remembrance for 19 firefighters who died in the Yarnell Hill Fire 06/30/2023 07:36pm • It was one of the deadliest wildland fires ever in the U.S., killing 19 members of an elite central Arizona firefighting crew in 2013 after flames trapped them in a brush-choked canyon. The city of Prescott and the neighboring town of Yarnell marked a decade without the fallen Granite Mountain Hotsh The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt 06/30/2023 06:51pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. But he declared, “This fight is not over." The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majori 'Keep a watchful eye': DC's efforts to keep visitors safe during Fourth of July 06/30/2023 06:14pm • If you're planning to check out D.C.'s variety of Fourth of July festivities, expect to see more police and public safety officials around town. "Mayor Bowser is activating Public Safety Go Teams on July 3 and 4," said Lindsey Appiah, D.C.'s deputy mayor for public safety and justice. Go Teams Mid Atlantic Daybook 06/30/2023 04:31pm • Associated Press Mid Atlantic Daybook for Friday, Jun. 30. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Mid-Atlantic bureau is reachable at 202-641-9660 an Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban, says state constitution gives only limited protections 06/30/2023 03:23pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state's abortion ban doesn't violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last summer ahead of a wave of restrictions by conservative states in response to the overturning of Ro New Mexico regulators fine oil producer $40 million for burning off vast amounts of natural gas 06/30/2023 02:50pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico oilfield and air quality regulators on Thursday announced unprecedented state fines against a Texas-based oil and natural gas producer on accusations that the company flouted local pollution reporting and control requirements by burning off vast amounts of natural Emergency call issue resolved after some Md. counties report glitch affecting Verizon Wireless customers 06/30/2023 01:50pm • Difficulties faced by Verizon Wireless customers placing emergency calls have been resolved, according to Maryland officials. Earlier Friday morning, officials in Montgomery, Prince Georges and Charles counties all confirmed a regional Verizon issue causing a disruption of 911 services. Howeve