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WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices raised questions Wednesday about whether state bans on abortions during medical emergencies conflict with federal healthcare law after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered a state ban since the nationwide right to abortion was overturned. It comes from Idaho, which is among 14 states that now ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy with limited exceptions. Justices on the high court’s liberal minority raised sharp questions about whether Idaho’s law is putting women’s health at risk. “Within these rare cases, there’s a significant number where the woman’s life is not in peril, but she’s going to lose her reproductive organs. She’s going to lose the ability to have children in the future unless an abortion takes place,” said Justice Elena Kagan. RELATED: Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments over the abortion drug mifepristone With liberal justices in the minority, though, two conservative justices would also have to join them, and it wasn’t immediately clear whether any members of the majority were swayed. The Biden administration argues that even in

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:05PM Fresno State is making waves in water education. The university announced on Tuesday that it’s offering a new minor. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno State is making waves in water education. The university announced on Tuesday that it’s offering a new minor. The course is part of a collaboration with the California Water Institute. It will focus on water from an agricultural point of view, as well as impacts on the environment and the effects on people and society throughout the Central Valley, the state, and the American West. This minor is unique because it requires students to take classes in several different departments and even other colleges at the university. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 3:59PM Fresno County educators are looking for new ways to keep students safe in the classroom. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno County educators are looking for new ways to keep students safe in the classroom. Teachers, school administrators and board members held a safety symposium on Tuesday at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. The event is aimed at establishing a strong connection with local law enforcement agencies, school-based mental health resources and threat assessment providers. The discussions focused on protocols to handle threats at school. “We’re not experts, educators are not experts in all of the elements of threat to our students,” says Dr. Michele Copher. “When we partner with our law enforcement partners, they give us a piece of the puzzle, we give them a piece of the puzzle, and together, we’re able to look at more comprehensive ways of holding our children to safety.” The safety symposiums are held twice a year. The second session focuses on behavioral health threats. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Good Humor ice cream’s ad notes its Creamsicles are only a 100-calorie treat. (Courtesy: Unilever) I have to admit to a certain weakness for creamsicles. The curious mixing of orange and vanilla into an ice cream treat had long been a personal favorite, and it seems that a flock of product managers for noteworthy food brands have similar feelings. Various spins on orange and cream have made this classic combo a hot item again in 2022 on menu boards and grocery shelves. Now, it’s a good bet this springtime splurge is simply a timely marketing play pushing a popular flavor. Food trend watchers at Innova found that 44% of consumers say what they eat is most influenced by traditional or nostalgic flavors. I’ve long wondered what might compete with pumpkin spice as the king of seasonal flavors. So, let’s consider who’s going with orange cream – some big names. Start with the Wendy’s burger chain. The early 2024 twist on its signature Frosty sweet treat is its Orange Dreamsicle. “Travel back in time with sweet, nostalgic flavors,” the announcement states. The April special at the

President Joe Biden signed into law on Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and that also has a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in the U.S. The announcement marks an end to a long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine. “We rose to the moment. we came together. and we got it done,” Biden said at a White House event to announce the signing. “Now we need to move fast, and we are.” But significant damage has been done to the Biden administration’s effort to help Ukraine repel Russia’s brutal invasion during the funding impasse that dates back to August when the Democratic president made his first emergency spending request for Ukraine aid. Even with a burst of new weapons and ammunition, it is unlikely Ukraine will immediately recover after months of setbacks. President Joe Biden said legislation on border security should have been included in the $95 billion foreign aid package signed into law on Wednesday. Biden also signed an

The British Parliament passed a law that allows authorities to put any asylum-seekers arriving in the U.K. without prior permission on a plane and send them to Rwanda. The law is intended to act as a deterrent to anyone trying to enter the U.K. illegally. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio breaks down what you need to know about the controversial program.

Two years after overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court is hearing a high-profile abortion case Wednesday involving Idaho’s near-total abortion ban. The Biden administration is challenging the Idaho law with a creative legal argument, saying it conflicts with an existing federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency care for pregnant women, even if it means performing an abortion to save the mother’s life. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford is at the Supreme Court with more.

A video released by Hamas’ military wing appears to show U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin delivering a message under duress.

Rapper Toomaj Salehi has been jailed for more than a year and a half for his support of protests after Mahsa Amini’s death, according to local media.

Two military horses, including one seemingly covered in blood, went on the loose through the streets of central London and injured at least four people.

The Senate passed the package in a bipartisan vote Tuesday evening, and the president has said he will sign it.

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Chris Paul’s season ended earlier than it has in over a decade. He’d made the playoffs for 14 straight seasons. He was a fixture of May basketball. But with the Warriors, Paul missed the playoffs despite teaming up with three other future Hall of Famers. Before this year, the last time he played for a lottery team was 2010. Life was different back then. Paul was 24 and in his athletic prime. It was five teams ago, before he created pick-and-roll nirvana in Los Angeles with Blake Griffin. His first child, Chris Paul II, was only one year old; he’s now on the cusp of the preps basketball hype machine. Paul is older and wiser now. He’s a father of two. He intends to extend his career into Year 20, confident in his ability to still drive efficient offenses. He did so this past season with the Warriors, even on a team that seemed like an awkward fit personality-wise but ended up being a tougher fit on the court. Paul has a “big summer” ahead of him, he said. His offseason will be another one

The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.

A priest who oversaw a memorial for late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been suspended by the head of the country’s Orthodox Church.

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Two runaway military horses bolted through central London, leaving at least 4 people and the animals injured, officials said.

“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets,” the sheriff wrote. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature.”

Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.

RED BLUFF — Tehama County Sheriff Dave Kain held the first in a series of town hall meetings to discuss his department’s successes, challenges and future. The sheriff’s patrol radius on any given day or shift is approximately 3,000 square miles for the around 67,000 Tehama County residents. A few years ago, the sheriff’s office had to pause some of its dispatch services due to staff shortages. Since February 2023, staffing has increased, and the county has 24-hour service, seven days a week. Since Kain took office, the department has hired three lateral officers from Portland, two from Red Bluff, one from Redding, one from Siskiyou County, one from Modoc County, and one from Trinity County. “It is unheard of for us to bring these level of people that already have street experience as deputy sheriffs to work in our community,” Kain said. “They have been cops for a long time in other jurisdictions, and they have come to our agency and that is great for us.” He promised to keep fighting to get the sheriff’s office fully staffed. As the staffing issue continues, the

Four beef cubed steaks, 1/4 inch thick (about 1- 1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided One teaspoon of seasoning salt One teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 scant teaspoon of cayenne pepper 3/4 cup whole milk One egg 1/2  cup butter cracker crumbs Classic Gravy: Two tablespoons butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 1 to 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt Serving suggestion: Mashed potatoes, optional Cooking:  Classic Gravy 1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Stir in flour;  cook and stir 4 minutes.  Stir in milk;  bring to a boil, whisking constantly.  Reduce heat; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.  Add black pepper and seasoning salt, as desired.  Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking constantly until gravy is smooth and thick.  Keep warm. You may need additional milk if the gravy is too thick. Cooking:   Country-Fried Steaks: Combine flour, salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper in shallow dish.  Remove 1 /2 cup seasoned flour;  set aside.  Beat milk and egg in separate