Celeste Burgess, an 18-year-old woman from Nebraska, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of concealing or abandoning a dead body in relation to a stillborn fetus found buried in a field. Her mother, Jessica Burgess, is accused of illegally helping with the abortion. The case has sparked a debate about abortion in the state of Nebraska, and the outcome of the court ruling could have implications for abortion laws in the state.
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Typhoon Mawar, a Category 4 storm, is set to make landfall in Guam on Wednesday, bringing torrential rains, life-threatening storm surge, and hurricane-force winds. President Joe Biden has declared an emergency and local authorities have urged residents to evacuate flood-prone areas and take all necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families. Forecasters have already reported sustained winds of over 50 mph and gusting over 70 mph.
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South Carolina is set to enact a new law banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies, the patient's life and health, and rape or incest. The bill has been met with both praise and criticism from both sides of the aisle, and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster. The law is sure to be a contentious issue in the coming months, as both sides of the debate continue to battle over the issue of abortion rights.
Target Corporation has announced changes to its LGBTQ merchandise ahead of Pride month, following threats and violent confrontations with its workers. The company is removing items that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior, though it did not specify which ones. The decision has been met with mixed reactions from the LGBTQ community, with some praising the company for taking a stand against violence and others criticizing it for capitulating to those who oppose LGBTQ rights. Target will continue to celebrate Pride month and support the LGBTQ community.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a report Tuesday revealing that more than 450 Catholic clergy have sexually abused nearly 2,000 children in the state since 1950. The report also found that church leadership had covered up the abuse, and Raoul said it was his hope that the report would “shine light both on those who violated their positions of power and trust to abuse innocent children, and on the men in church leadership who covered up that abuse.” Raoul said that the report was a “call to action” for the Catholic Church to take responsibility for its past and to ensure that such abuse never happens again.
Lawmakers have proposed a sweeping 500-page bill to revamp the U.S. immigration system, creating a 12-year path to legal status, speeding up the asylum process, and docking the pay of people without legal status to fund border infrastructure. The bill has been praised by both Republicans and Democrats, and is seen as a step forward in the effort to create a humane and effective solution to the challenges facing the country.
A coalition of civil rights organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, have issued a travel advisory for Florida due to newly passed laws and policies, such as the "Don't Say Gay" bill. The advisory warns potential visitors to be aware of the risks associated with the state before making any travel plans. Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, said in a statement, “Those who visit must join us in their vocal opposition to these dangerous policies.”