Kansas voters struck down a proposal to remove language that guarantees reproductive rights in the state's constitution. Nancy Pelosi met with Taiwan's president despite opposition from China. And legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, whose play-by-plays reached generations of Dodgers fans, died at 94.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2022 |
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Kansas voters struck down a proposal to remove language that guarantees reproductive rights in the state's constitution. Nancy Pelosi departed Taiwan after a visit that drew fury from China. And legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, whose play-by-plays reached generations of Dodgers fans, died at 94. Here's what we're watching this Wednesday morning. |
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Abortion supporters react to the failed constitutional amendment proposal. (Dave Kaup/AFP - Getty Images) Kansas voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly struck down a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove language enshrining reproductive rights in their state, in a move widely seen as a victory for abortion rights activists. It was the first time anywhere in the U.S. that voters cast ballots on abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. The proposed amendment to the state Constitution would have removed language that guarantees reproductive rights and asked voters if they prefer to put the issue of abortion in the hands of the state's Republican-controlled legislature — an outcome that abortion advocates said was all but certain to result in the elimination or curtailment of those rights. Read the full story here. More primary election highlights from Missouri, Michigan and Arizona: - Eric Schmitt won the Republican nomination for Senate in Missouri, NBC News projects, ending a comeback bid by the state's disgraced former governor, Eric Greitens.
- Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan won a brutal Democratic House primary in the Detroit suburbs, NBC News projects. Her win against Rep. Andy Levin marks the end of the Levin political dynasty; at least one member of the family has served in Congress since 1979.
- Tudor Dixon, who secured an endorsement last week from Donald Trump, won Michigan's Republican nomination for governor, NBC News projects.
- Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs won the Democratic primary for governor, NBC News projects. As the state's top elections official, Hobbs has been the target of stolen election conspiracy theories.
- Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona cruised to a victory after running unopposed for the Democratic nomination, NBC News projects.
- Election-denier Mark Finchem, won Arizona's GOP secretary of state with Trump's backing, NBC News projects.
- Rusty Bowers, a Jan. 6 committee star witness, lost his bid for Arizona state Senate to a Trump-backed opponent.
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| House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departed Taiwan on Wednesday after a whirlwind visit that drew fury from Beijing and raised fears of a potential military crisis between the United States and China. |
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| The Senate passed legislation Tuesday to provide health care for veterans exposed to burn pit smoke and other toxins, days after Republicans blocked the bill over spending concerns. Veterans groups spoke out and staged public protests at the Capitol, putting Republicans on the defensive for much of the last week. |
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| The killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri in was a bitter blow not just to Al Qaeda, but also to the Taliban, whose vow not to harbor dangerous international terrorists has been exposed just short of a year after the militant group returned to power in Afghanistan. |
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| In announcing the lawsuit, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Idaho's ban violates federal law requiring medical providers to offer emergency medical treatment. |
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| Vin Scully, the "voice of the Dodgers" for more than six decades, died Tuesday, the team said. As the longest-tenured broadcaster with a single team in sports history, his play-by-plays reached generations of Dodgers fans. |
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| As the floodwaters receded in Knott County, Kentucky, tales of survival emerged from victims who quickly found themselves trapped in their homes by floating furniture blocking the doors. They described the experience as surreal, recalling how they had to ford through waist-deep water to reach loved ones only to be turned back by the swift current or watch as trucks and uprooted trailers were swept away. |
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