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Red-state Christian women are rising up, speaking out to defend IVF

Following an Alabama court ruling that put in vitro fertilization at risk, women who usually post online about faith and family have become outspoken, even angry advocates.

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People in Gaza watch the airdrop of food aid on Saturday. (Reuters)

As Gaza crisis intensifies, U.S. conducts first airdrop of aid

U.S. military cargo planes released packages containing 38,000 meals above Gaza, where hunger and disease are intensifying as Israel’s military campaign against Hamas militants approaches its sixth month.

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By Hannah KnowlesUpdated 1 hour ago

Missouri GOP caucus

Votes received and percentages of total vote
Candidate	Votes	Pct.	Del.
winner Donald TrumpTrumpD. Trump	271	100.0	36
Nikki HaleyHaleyN. Haley	0	0.0	0
David StuckenbergStuckenbergD. Stuckenberg	0	0.0	0
Est. 29% counted

Full results

Idaho GOP caucus

Votes received and percentages of total vote
Candidate	Votes	Pct.	Del.
Donald TrumpTrumpD. Trump	0	0	-
Nikki HaleyHaleyN. Haley	0	0	-
Ryan BinkleyBinkleyR. Binkley	0	0	-
OtherOtherOther	0	0	-
Awaiting results

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) . (Madeline Gray for The Post)

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