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Before the pandemic halted travel, some 1.2 million American citizens visited Mexico for health care. The number is rising quickly again, with border restrictions eased.

The 20 states where Walgreens won't sell mifepristone include some where abortion remains legal. It's not clear whether other retail pharmacies will follow suit.

The suit comes as a federal judge in another case is considering whether to overturn FDA approval of the same drug, mifepristone.

Trump and his company have repeatedly faced criminal investigations but this case marks the first time his company has been charged, tried, and convicted on criminal charges.

The Senate has approved a bill to codify federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages by a 61-36 vote. It now heads back to the House where it is expected to be passed quickly.

The report, released by the LAO, indicates California could have its weakest budget performance since the Great Depression. Though it doesn’t reflect a recession, the report says the longer inflation persists, the more likely a recession becomes.

A beta version of President Biden's student loan forgiveness application is now open — the first time borrowers have been able to apply for up to $20,000 in debt cancellation.

California officials will wind down the remaining provisions of its COVID-19 state of emergency early next year, barring a winter surge in cases or new vaccine-resistant variant.

SB 951 increases leave payments to 90% of paychecks for lower-income workers in 2025, so more of them can afford time off for maternity leave or to care for ill family members.

State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás Aragón rescinded a public health order requiring that all school employees show proof of vaccination or be tested at least weekly. The new policy is effective Sept. 17.