Episode Details

Today's headlines: A shooting at a bank in Kentucky killed 4 people and injured 9 others. A Texas judge ruled to halt FDA approval of abortion medication Mifepristone, while a Washington judge issued a contradicting ruling. Iowa's attorney general suspended funding for emergency contraception for sexual assault victims. Two Black lawmakers were expelled in Tennessee for protesting gun violence, while a white lawmaker was spared. The expelled lawmakers can be reappointed to their seats prior to a special election, which has not been scheduled yet. An American journalist has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, the first of this kind since the end of the Cold War. Finally, the Dalai Lama has apologized for asking a young boy to kiss him on the lips and "suck his tongue" during a public event in Northern India.

Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

• NY Times: Gunman Kills 4 Co-Workers at Louisville Bank on Livestream, Police Say
• BBC News: Mifepristone: US abortion pill access in doubt after rival rulings
• Iowa Public Radio: Iowa AG's office suspends emergency contraception payments for sexual assault victims
• AP News: Expelled Tennessee lawmakers both seeking seats again
• Guardian: Journalist Evan Gershkovich formally charged with espionage in Russia
• CNN: Dalai Lama apologizes after video asking child to ‘suck’ his tongue sparks outcry

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

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