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The final 3 anti-abortion activists have been sentenced in a Tennessee clinic blockade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The final three anti-abortion activists convicted of a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade were sentenced this week, including the person considered to be the main organizer of the action. Chester Gallagher was sentenced on Thursday to 16 months in prison, by far...
Today in History: August 22, first America's Cup trophy
Today is Thursday, Aug. 22, the 235th day of 2024. There are 131 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 22, 1851, the schooner America outraced more than a dozen British vessels off the English coast to win a trophy that came to be known as the America’s...
Farmers’ blockade of Mexico's main east-west highway enters 2nd day, impacting thousands
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Business groups in Mexico warned Thursday of economic damage to companies and thousands of regular citizens as a protest blockade of Mexico’s main east-west highway reached its second full day. Farmers blockaded the highway between Mexico City and Puebla...
Three anti-abortion activists sentenced to probation in 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three anti-abortion activists were each sentenced to three years of probation in federal court on Tuesday for their 2021 blockade of a Tennessee clinic. James Zastrow, Eva Zastrow and Paul Place were ordered to serve the first 90 days of their sentences on...
Federal judge sentences 4 anti-abortion activists for a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Four anti-abortion activists who were convicted in January on felony conspiracy charges for their roles in a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade were sentenced this week to terms ranging from 6 months in prison to three years of supervised release. The sentences were below...