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Oklahoma Just Passed a Straight-Up Abortion Ban
Oklahoma passed a bill to make performing an abortion a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Felony Charge Dropped Against Homeless Man Dragged Off Subway by NYPD and Punched
The man was approached by police officers after occupying more than one seat on the subway.
This Ex-Inmate Risked His Life Fighting Fires in California — But He’s Banned From a Career Doing It
Dario Gurrola’s two felony convictions prevent him from getting the EMT certification required for a full-time job at most municipal fire departments.
A Man Allegedly Lured Homeless People to Eat Poison For a ‘Spicy Food Challenge’
The level of oleoresin capsicum was “twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police,” according to Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
This Bill Could Send Women Who Perform Their Own Abortions to Prison for 15 Years
The Utah bill passed the state's Republican-controlled Senate and is headed to a House floor vote.
A Middle Schooler Who Mimed a "Finger Gun" Got Hauled Off in Handcuffs and Charged with Felony
Another student asked the girl who she would kill if she could kill five people.
Jussie Smollett paid 2 guys $3,500 to fake a hate crime because he was "dissatisfied with his salary," police say
“I’m left hanging my head asking why, why would anyone, especially an African American man, use the symbolism of a noose to make false accusations," Chicago Superintendent Eddie Johnson said.
There’s an international manhunt underway for 3D-printed gun activist Cody Wilson
He's been charged with a second-degree felony for sexual assault of a minor.
Sean Hannity recommends White House staffers commit a felony for Trump
Hannity outlined a series of actions for Trump staffers to take if subpoenaed by Robert Mueller. They're quite similar to the elements of a felony.
Good news for stoners — San Francisco is wiping out your misdemeanor convictions for you
California law allows people to apply for dismissals, but in San Francisco, people convicted of misdemeanor marijuana offenses won't have to do a thing to get their records cleared
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Hillary Clinton cancels her California trip after pneumonia diagnosis, more NFL stars protest during the national anthem, six people were shot after a peace rally in Alabama, and more.
Barred from the Ballot Box
In today's New York's primary, more than 100,000 people are banned from voting because of felony convictions. VICE News meets a man trying to reclaim his voting rights, and an organization fighting to change the law.