Judge Maya Guerra Gamble granted a pregnant woman permission to get an abortion in an unprecedented challenge to the state's strict ban that took effect after Roe v Wade was overturned by the US Supreme Court in 2022. Kate Cox says her foetus has a lethal abnormality that is almost always fatal at birth. Cox's doctors say continuing the risk to her health and future fertility.

This is the first lawsuit of its kind since Texas banned nearly all abortions last year.
President Biden has condemned the shooting at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
Joe Inwood explains where the gunman was when he attempted to assassinate former President Trump.
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue was reporting at the rally in Pennsylvania when he was forced to take cover after shots were fired.
An emergency department physician who was at the rally has told CBS News he tried to help a man who appeared to have been shot in the head.
The storm has caused significant damage and flooding, resulting in two fatalities.
But the US president insists he's staying in the race because he has the best chance to beat Trump.
Biden later corrected himself, saying his gaffe was because he's 'so focused on beating' the Russian president.
The UK prime minister rejects claims that the US president is “senile”.
The two aircraft flew within 725f (221m) of each other above Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Donald Trump's youngest son made a rare appearance at one of his father's campaign events in Florida.
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about reports of a Parkinson's disease specialist visiting the White House.
The president spoke at a rally in Wisconsin affirming his candidacy and dismissing age comments.
In an annual tradition, thousands gathered to watch the famous 4 July hot dog eating contest on Coney Island.
The US president admits he 'had a bad night' in his debate against Donald Trump.
Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.
Both men held competing rallies. One was forced to address concerns over his age, while the other claimed a victory.
After Trump challenged Biden to a cognitive test, Biden suggested they should play golf.
Americans voice strong opinions on the sparring between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Our correspondent looks at reaction from both parties after Biden and Trump faced off for the first time in this election cycle.
The president appeared to momentarily lose his train of thought during an exchange on taxes and childcare.
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