Portland City Council to vote on ban regarding Texas abortion law...U-S Justice Department says it will protect women who are trying to obtain an abortion in Texas...and Americans are increasingly wary of government surveillance.

Forer Catholic Cardinal in court today...and reaction continues over U.S. Supreme Court decision on Texas abortion law

U-S Supreme Court allowing Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force. ..and reaction from President Biden and Texas Right to Life.

Law banning most abortions in Texas is now in effect...Virginia teacher reinstated after citing religious convictions...and a bill banning teaching of Critical Race Theory passes North Carolina House.

Islamic State group affiliate thought to pose a global threat...and Liberty University going on Covid quarantine.

Americans reportedly among the dead following twin suicide attacks on Kabul airport....and while Covid-19 cases decrease in the south, a new report says up to 100-thousand more deaths possible in U.S. by December.

Appeals court uphold conviction and death sentence for Dylann Roof...Neo-Nazi sentenced for part in campaign to threaten journalists and Jewish activists...and Israel's new PM in D-C.

Prayers asked for Wisconsin state Senator with Covid...and Attorneys for former reality TV star Josh Duggar have filed motions seeking to dismiss child pornography charges.

Vatican critical of the West for impact of pullout on Afghan civilians...and a possible bankruptcy deal for the Boy Scouts.

Federal court upholds Texas law outlawing dilation and extraction abortion...and the U-S government sharpens its antitrust attack on Facebook.