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After Six-Year Search, Illinois Man Reunited with Daughter Featured on Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries

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After Six-Year Search, Illinois Man Reunited with Daughter Featured on Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries

By News Masher on May 18, 2023

Illinois man Ryan Iskerka was reunited with his daughter Kayla Unbehaun on Saturday, six years after she vanished in July 2017. The reunion came after an employee of a used clothing shop in North Carolina recognized the mother and daughter from an episode of “Unsolved Mysteries” and called police. Iskerka is still processing the end of his yearslong nightmare, and his priority is to make sure that Kayla is OK.

North Carolina Republicans Override Governor’s Veto, Pass 12-Week Abortion Ban Despite Criticism from Reproductive Rights Advocates

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North Carolina Republicans Override Governor’s Veto, Pass 12-Week Abortion Ban Despite Criticism from Reproductive Rights Advocates

By News Masher on May 16, 2023

North Carolina Republicans have successfully voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's veto of a 12-week abortion ban, making it illegal for a woman to receive an abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The bill has been met with criticism from reproductive rights advocates, who argue that it is unconstitutional and will put women's health and safety at risk, and they have vowed to challenge the law in court.

After Six Year Search, 15-Year-Old Kayla Unbehaun Found Safe in North Carolina

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After Six Year Search, 15-Year-Old Kayla Unbehaun Found Safe in North Carolina

By News Masher on May 16, 2023

After six years of searching, 15-year-old Kayla Unbehaun has been found safe in Asheville, North Carolina. Her father, Ryan Iskerka, is overjoyed and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is looking forward to reuniting her with her family. The circumstances of Kayla's disappearance and her mother's whereabouts are still unknown, but the case serves as a reminder of the importance of raising awareness about missing children and the power of the public to help bring them home.

North Carolina to Vote on Controversial 12-Week Abortion Ban, Testing Strength of Republican Supermajority in Legislature

By News Masher on May 16, 2023

North Carolina is set to vote on Tuesday on a controversial 12-week abortion ban that has been vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper. The Republican Party's new supermajority in the legislature has made it difficult for Democrats to fight the ban, and if the override is successful, the ban will go into effect on July 1. Abortion-rights advocates are prepared to fight the bill, and the vote will be a crucial moment for the future of abortion access in the state.

Governor Roy Cooper Vetoes Bill Placing Additional Restrictions on Abortion Clinics and Women Seeking the Procedure, Sparking Hope Among Abortion-Rights Activists

By News Masher on May 13, 2023

Hundreds of abortion-rights activists and voters gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina to witness Governor Roy Cooper veto a bill that would place additional restrictions on physicians, abortion clinics, and women seeking the procedure. Cooper, a strong advocate for abortion rights, noted that the bill was written in secret and kept from public input, and his veto was met with cheers from the crowd. However, the state legislature’s GOP supermajority still has the power to override Cooper’s veto, leaving the fate of the bill uncertain.

Tragic Accident at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Claims Life of 17-Year-Old Boy

By News Masher on May 8, 2023

A 17-year-old boy from Chesapeake, Virginia, died on Saturday after being trapped under a collapsing dune at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Frisco, North Carolina. Seashore law enforcement rangers responded to a 911 call and attempted to free the teen from the sand, but were unsuccessful. The National Park Service is currently investigating the incident and Superintendent David Hallac expressed his condolences to the family.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Congressman Patrick McHenry Warn of “Economic and Financial Catastrophe” if Debt Ceiling Not Lifted by June 1 Deadline

By News Masher on May 7, 2023

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of "economic and financial catastrophe" if the debt ceiling is not lifted or suspended by June 1. Congressman Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is working to come up with a solution to the debt ceiling issue, noting that a "protracted" default could trigger a Great Recession type of scenario. Both are urging Congress and the White House to come to an agreement before the June 1 deadline in order to avoid economic disaster.

North Carolina Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Nearly All Abortions After 12 Weeks of Pregnancy

By News Masher on May 4, 2023

North Carolina lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, sparking debate among both pro-choice and pro-life advocates. The bill is expected to be signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper and is likely to face legal challenges in the coming months.

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