Nightly Rundown: Supreme Court expected to rule on abortion pill; Deadly weather across the South; What does lab-grown chicken taste like?; American killed as fighting rages in Sudan
By Edward Deitch and Jane Derenowski |
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By Edward Deitch and Jane Derenowski |
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Good Friday afternoon. The Supreme Court could make a decision today on whether or not a commonly used abortion pill should remain widely available. Severe weekend weather is on the way for the east coast following a deadly tornado in Oklahoma. We’re taste testing lab-grown chicken and celebrating Record Store Day! Here is what’s in our Nightly Rundown. |
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Supreme Court expected to rule on abortion pill |
With a self-imposed deadline of 11:59 p.m. tonight, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether the abortion pill mifepristone should continue to be available as lower courts consider a challenge to the drug’s safety. It will be the court’s first ruling on abortion since it overturned Roe v. Wade last June. The case revolves around a lawsuit brought by conservative groups that argue the drug is dangerous and question the FDA’s approval of the drug more than two decades ago. The lawsuit seeks to have the courts overturn the FDA’s approval. Drug companies, the Justice Department and mainstream medical groups argue that the drug is safe based on two decades of use. They argue that revoking FDA approval would set a dangerous precedent. |
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Deadly weather across the South |
The Governor of Oklahoma has declared a state of emergency following a massive EF3 tornado near Oklahoma City this week, killing 3 people. We’re there with a look at how communities are coping in the aftermath of the disaster. For your weekend: tomorrow severe weather could impact nearly 15 million people along the east coast stretching from Maryland down to northern Florida. The main threat will be damaging winds, hail and the possibility of an isolated tornado. |
What does lab-grown chicken taste like? |
Would you eat meat grown in a lab? More companies are making the move to engineer meat without harming animals and by using less water and land – all things they say are better for our planet. We’ll take you to one lab to show you how it’s done – growing billions of cells in bioreactor tanks – and how long it could take before ending up on your dinner plate. But the real question everyone wants to know is – how does it taste? Tune in for our reporter’s reaction when she tries some lab-grown chicken. |
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Climate Challenge: The new warning about the state of our planet |
In our continuing series, we take a look at the world’s glaciers, why they’re melting so quickly, and the dire impact that’s already having on every continent. Today’s State of the Global Climate report shows the glaciers are shrinking at an astonishing rate– contributing to record sea level rise. The trend is irreversible and threatens to swamp coastal areas by the end of the century, but scientists say there are ways to slow down the ongoing disaster. |
American killed as fighting rages in Sudan |
The State Department said today that at least one American has been killed in Sudan as rival military factions battle for control of the country. The victim’s identity was not immediately disclosed. The State Department said it has been in touch with several hundred American citizens in Sudan about security precautions and measures they can take. But it said Americans should have no expectation of a coordinated evacuation by the U.S. government. As for American diplomatic personnel in Sudan, the White House said that, while no decision has been made to evacuate them, the U.S. is preparing for such a move if it becomes necessary. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said “we want to get all our government personnel consolidated and safe at the [U.S.] embassy. Earlier this week, President Joe Biden approved a plan to send additional U.S. forces to the region in case they are needed. Today, gunfire was reported in residential neighborhoods of the capital, Khartoum, as the army deployed on foot for the first time in its almost week-long battle with a paramilitary force. The World Health Organization said today that 413 people had been killed and 3,551 injured in the fighting. |
Record Store Day roars back! |
We’re celebrating Record Store Day ahead of tomorrow’s annual event. It’s an even bigger deal this year because vinyl is not only making a comeback, it’s now outselling CDs. Another reason? Artists like Taylor Swift are releasing limited edition albums. And all those records you had as a kid? Many are now on collectors’ wish lists after years stashed in your parent’s basement. Tonight we explore why records are hot again, and how it’s helping today’s artists earn extra cash to supplement the slim revenue they get on streaming. |
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What else we're watching: |
Charges have been dropped against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his movie "Rust.” |
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