Episode

Uncertainty Over Abortion Pill, Sudan Violence, Mexican Cartel Indictments
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12:48
Published: Fri Apr 21 2023
Description

The Supreme Court is set to decide by midnight tonight whether to allow an abortion pill to remain widely available or restrict its access. The U.S. is sending additional troops to its base in Djibouti in case of a possible evacuation from Sudan, as violence escalates in the country. U.S. officials have launched a new effort to arrest operatives of the Mexican cartel smuggling most of the fentanyl that reaches Americans.

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Abortion providers in Michigan are concentrated in the southern part of the state, making it difficult for patients living in the northern area to access these services.
00:00 - 04:04 (04:04)
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Abortion
Summary

Abortion providers in Michigan are concentrated in the southern part of the state, making it difficult for patients living in the northern area to access these services. Doctors express concern and uncertainty with the use of Misoprostol alone as it is slightly less effective than using both pills for terminating pregnancies.

Episode
Uncertainty Over Abortion Pill, Sudan Violence, Mexican Cartel Indictments
Podcast
Up First
Reports of paramilitary forces committing abuses, including sexual assaults, and taking control of hospitals and residences have emerged during the violent clashes in Sudan, which have resulted in over 330 deaths and thousands of injuries.
04:04 - 07:48 (03:43)
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Sudan
Summary

Reports of paramilitary forces committing abuses, including sexual assaults, and taking control of hospitals and residences have emerged during the violent clashes in Sudan, which have resulted in over 330 deaths and thousands of injuries. The U.S. has sent troops to Djibouti in the event of an evacuation of U.S. citizens.

Episode
Uncertainty Over Abortion Pill, Sudan Violence, Mexican Cartel Indictments
Podcast
Up First
US officials have identified and are attempting to arrest top operatives of a faction within the Sinaloa cartel, known as the Chepitos Network, which is responsible for smuggling illegal fentanyl into the US.
07:48 - 12:26 (04:38)
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Sinaloa Cartel
Summary

US officials have identified and are attempting to arrest top operatives of a faction within the Sinaloa cartel, known as the Chepitos Network, which is responsible for smuggling illegal fentanyl into the US. The US is offering large rewards for information leading to the arrest of cartel leaders.

Episode
Uncertainty Over Abortion Pill, Sudan Violence, Mexican Cartel Indictments
Podcast
Up First