The Texas doctor who violated the state’s new abortion ban now faces a lawsuit. The Washington Post looks at this early test of the law’s constitutionality. The U.S. government is investigating images of border agents on horseback chasing Haitian migrants near the U.S.–Mexico line. USA Today has details. President Biden’s speech at the United Nations comes amid a diplomatic dispute between the U.S. and France. The Wall Street Journal explores the challenge of maintaining unity among America’s allies on security, climate, and COVID issues. Ninety-nine percent of WNBA players are vaccinated. Sports Illustrated explains how they beat the national rate and other major American sports leagues with a player-led drive to get shots. The Netherlands has the world’s tallest population, but new numbers show its average heights are dropping. The Washington Post reports on scientists’ theories about why this shrinkage is happening.

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