A federal appeals court has upheld parts of a decision limiting access to the widely used abortion pill, mifepristone. The ruling agreed with a lower court that the Food and Drug Administration's moves since 2016 to relax the rules for mifepristone's use should be reversed, but declined to suspend the underlying approval of the medication. The decision is a victory for abortion opponents, but the Justice Department is expected to appeal the decision and the case is expected to continue to make its way through the courts.
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A New Zealand jury has found a mother guilty of murdering her three young daughters, rejecting her defense that she was mentally disturbed at the time of the killings. The case has shocked the nation and has sparked a national conversation about the need for better support for families in crisis. The judge has adjourned the case for sentencing, with the maximum penalty for murder in New Zealand being life imprisonment.
13-year-old Wyatt Kauffman miraculously survived a fall of nearly 100 feet at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It took emergency crews two hours to rescue him, and he was airlifted to a Las Vegas hospital with nine broken vertebrae, a ruptured spleen, a collapsed lung, a concussion, a broken hand, and a dislocated finger. Kauffman's family is grateful for his survival and thankful for the emergency crews, and they are hopeful for a full recovery.
Three people have died and one is fighting for their life after a family lunch in rural Australia. Erin Patterson, the woman at the center of the incident, said she purchased the mushrooms from an Asian supermarket and that she too fell ill. Experts are warning of the dangers of eating wild mushrooms, and police are still investigating the incident with no charges laid yet.
A Pacific walrus calf was found lost and alone near the Beaufort Sea and taken to the Alaska SeaLife Center for treatment. Despite the best efforts of the staff, the calf passed away on Friday. The loss of the calf is a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of conservation and protection of the marine environment, which the Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to.
Maui County officials have issued an unsafe water advisory for residents of Lahaina and Upper Kula due to potential contamination from the recent wildfire, now the deadliest U.S. wildfire of the past century with 93 confirmed deaths. Governor Green has toured the devastation and the Department of Water Supply is working to restore the water supply and ensure safety.
At least 80 people have been confirmed dead after devastating wildfires swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying over 2,200 buildings and leaving thousands homeless. Communications have been difficult in the aftermath, with 30 cell towers still offline and power outages expected. Andrew J. Whelton has warned of further dangers beyond the destruction of buildings, as hazardous materials have been spread through communities. Officials are working to find temporary housing for those affected and are investigating the cause of the fires.
Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills safety, made a triumphant return to the field on Saturday at Highmark Stadium after suffering cardiac arrest and needing to be resuscitated on the field during a game in January. Fans cheered as he raised his arms to urge them on through an open window on a snowy afternoon. The game marked a major milestone in Hamlin’s return to football and was a reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.