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Ark Senate passes measure to ban most abortions

Courtesy Arkansas.gov

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -

The Arkansas Senate has voted to ban abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected, a move that would prohibit the procedure as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.

By a 26-8 vote, the Senate approved legislation that would require a test to detect a fetal heartbeat before an abortion is performed.

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Jonesboro toddler drowns in swimming pool

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) -

Authorities say an 18-month-old girl has died after falling into her family's swimming pool.

Jonesboro police say the incident happened Tuesday night. Authorities say the mother was preparing dinner when she realized her daughter, Kinley Crews, was missing. The girl was found floating in the family's swimming pool.

The

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Wine in grocery stores could be up to Tn voters

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Legislation was filed Thursday that would leave it up to individual municipalities to decide if wine should be available in grocery stores.

MORE: Renewed push for wine in grocery stores

After years of back and forth in Nashville on opening wine sales beyond liquor stores, the sponsors of the bill decided it should

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Halter files to run for Arkansas governor

Former Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter (AP Photo, file / Danny Johnston)

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -

Former Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter has made his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination next year official.

Halter on Wednesday filed articles of incorporation papers with the secretary of state's office to allow him to organize and

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Officer involved in fatal shooting has a troubled past

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

One of the officers involved in the recent fatal shooting of Steven Askew has a troubled past filled with performance and anger issues, including placement into an Early Intervention Program, according to Memphis police documents.

Two officers, Ned Aufdenkamp and Matthew Dyess, are accused of killing Mr. Askew,

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