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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump-Harvard fight shifts focus to trade schools
(NewsNation) — President Trump's suggestion that billions in federal funding be redirected from Harvard University to U.S. trade schools is an idea that appeals to Republican Congressman Kevin Hern. The representative from Oklahoma has co-sponsored legislation to broaden the use of tax-advantaged 529 savings accounts for technical and vocational programs. Hern says he himself benefited from vocational training during high school, which paved the way for his engineering degree. As for throwing taxpayer money at trade schools, he advises caution. Trump has 'Harvard Derangement Syndrome,' professor says 'We've got to make sure that these outcomes are people that are getting great jobs and not just people who are standing up businesses to get funding,' Hern told 'The Hill' Thursday. Trade schools offer training in high-demand fields such as HVAC, construction, electrical engineering and plumbing and are seen as an alternative for students who may not have the means or interest to pursue a four-year degree. Hern indicated he doesn't have a problem with higher education but said many students don't know what their professional path will be. 'Very few kids — and I say kids — that come out of high school know what they're going to do in four years. And that's why we see runaway student debt, only second to mortgages in America,' he said. His advice: 'Learn a skill, go to Harvard; learn a skill, go to the Naval Academy. Learn a skill and go somewhere. But learn how to make sure you can take care of yourself.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Infamous late-term abortionist who wrote about 'dismembering' babies closes Colorado clinic
Famed late-term abortionist Dr. Warren Hern, long a target of pro-life protests, closed his Boulder clinic this week after 50 years, saying it's time to pass on the "sacred commitment" of providing safe abortions to others. "It has been a privilege to do this work for almost 55 years," Hern said in a statement on his website. "It has been a privilege to know the many exceptional people in this field who were and are devoted to the highest standards of medical care for women and who are dedicated to the fundamental principle of reproductive freedom for everyone." Hern, who has detailed the gruesome procedure of "dismembering" fetuses during third-trimester abortions in his writings, said that although he loves his work, he has "wanted for years to be free from the operating room and the daily cares of a private medical practice." Defund 'Big Abortion' Industry That Thrived Under Biden, 150 Pro-life Groups Urge Congress "When I have a patient, I can't do anything else. Her safety and well-being is my priority. Nothing else matters while her life is at stake," he wrote. Hern added that performing abortions has given him and his colleagues "great satisfaction and meaning in our lives." Read On The Fox News App Hern's clinic, the Boulder Abortion Clinic in Colorado, was one of the few that offered late-term abortions nationwide, even prior to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Hern would see visitors from all over the country. Colorado is one of nine states that has no restrictions on when abortions can take place in the course of the pregnancy. In his book, "Abortion Practice," first published in 1984, Hern describes abortions in detail, including how "A long curved Mayo scissors may be necessary to decapitate and dismember the fetus." Doge Must 'Defund' Planned Parenthood, Mike Pence's Watchdog Group Urges Musk "The procedure changes significantly at 21 weeks because the fetal tissues become much more cohesive and difficult to dismember," Hern wrote. "This problem is accentuated by the fact that the fetal pelvis may be as much as 5cm in width. The calvaria [head] is no longer the principal problem; it can be collapsed. Other structures, such as the pelvis, present more difficulty." Hern has been a dominating voice for late-term abortions since the 1970s. He was featured in prominent media outlets over the decades, including The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times and The Atlantic, among others. Hern also wrote a memoir recently, "Abortion in the Age of Unreason: A Doctor's Account of Caring for Women Before and After Roe v. Wade." Hern writes in that memoir about how, in the early days of his clinic, he had to personally prove that abortions were being conducted safely. Following a dilation-and-evacuation procedure, he would have to "empty the cotton sock in the suction bottle of its contents, spread the tissue out on a glass plate, and look at it carefully over a light box" to show that no parts of the baby were left inside the woman, The New Yorker reported in a 2024 profile of Hern. Feds Gave $700M To Planned Parenthood During Year Of Record Abortions In his interview with The New Yorker, Hern also said that after the decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, the clinic was flooded with patients – and it would prioritize the late-term pregnancies over the earlier ones. "We couldn't see patients who were earlier in their pregnancies, because we were just too busy taking care of the more difficult patients. We have seen some earlier patients now, but our special interest is in helping women who are having abortions later in pregnancy because they have the most difficult circumstances. They're at the end of the line. They can't find anyone else to do this," he said. Later in the interview, Hern said, "The basic fact is that if you're pregnant, you're at risk of dying from that pregnancy," and "All abortions are elective, and all abortions are therapeutic."Original article source: Infamous late-term abortionist who wrote about 'dismembering' babies closes Colorado clinic
Fox News
25-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Infamous late-term abortionist who wrote about 'dismembering' babies closes Colorado clinic
Famed late-term abortionist Dr. Warren Hern, long a target of pro-life protests, closed his Boulder clinic this week after 50 years, saying it's time to pass on the "sacred commitment" of providing safe abortions to others. "It has been a privilege to do this work for almost 55 years," Hern said in a statement on his website. "It has been a privilege to know the many exceptional people in this field who were and are devoted to the highest standards of medical care for women and who are dedicated to the fundamental principle of reproductive freedom for everyone." Hern, who has detailed the gruesome procedure of "dismembering" fetuses during third-trimester abortions in his writings, said that although he loves his work, he has "wanted for years to be free from the operating room and the daily cares of a private medical practice." "When I have a patient, I can't do anything else. Her safety and well-being is my priority. Nothing else matters while her life is at stake," he wrote. Hern added that performing abortions has given him and his colleagues "great satisfaction and meaning in our lives." Hern's clinic, the Boulder Abortion Clinic in Colorado, was one of the few that offered late-term abortions nationwide, even prior to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Hern would see visitors from all over the country. Colorado is one of nine states that has no restrictions on when abortions can take place in the course of the pregnancy. In his book, "Abortion Practice," first published in 1984, Hern describes abortions in detail, including how "A long curved Mayo scissors may be necessary to decapitate and dismember the fetus." "The procedure changes significantly at 21 weeks because the fetal tissues become much more cohesive and difficult to dismember," Hern wrote. "This problem is accentuated by the fact that the fetal pelvis may be as much as 5cm in width. The calvaria [head] is no longer the principal problem; it can be collapsed. Other structures, such as the pelvis, present more difficulty." Hern has been a dominating voice for late-term abortions since the 1970s. He was featured in prominent media outlets over the decades, including The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times and The Atlantic, among others. Hern also wrote a memoir recently, "Abortion in the Age of Unreason: A Doctor's Account of Caring for Women Before and After Roe v. Wade." Hern writes in that memoir about how, in the early days of his clinic, he had to personally prove that abortions were being conducted safely. Following a dilation-and-evacuation procedure, he would have to "empty the cotton sock in the suction bottle of its contents, spread the tissue out on a glass plate, and look at it carefully over a light box" to show that no parts of the baby were left inside the woman, The New Yorker reported in a 2024 profile of Hern. In his interview with The New Yorker, Hern also said that after the decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, the clinic was flooded with patients – and it would prioritize the late-term pregnancies over the earlier ones. "We couldn't see patients who were earlier in their pregnancies, because we were just too busy taking care of the more difficult patients. We have seen some earlier patients now, but our special interest is in helping women who are having abortions later in pregnancy because they have the most difficult circumstances. They're at the end of the line. They can't find anyone else to do this," he said. Later in the interview, Hern said, "The basic fact is that if you're pregnant, you're at risk of dying from that pregnancy," and "All abortions are elective, and all abortions are therapeutic."
Fox News
25-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Famed late-term abortion doctor closes Colorado clinic after decades of protest
Famed late-term abortionist Dr. Warren Hern, long a target of pro-life protests, closed his Boulder clinic this week after 50 years, saying it's time to pass on the "sacred commitment" of providing safe abortions to others. "It has been a privilege to do this work for almost 55 years," Hern said in a statement on his website. "It has been a privilege to know the many exceptional people in this field who were and are devoted to the highest standards of medical care for women and who are dedicated to the fundamental principle of reproductive freedom for everyone." Hern, who has detailed the gruesome procedure of "dismembering" fetuses during third-trimester abortions in his writings, said that although he loves his work, he has "wanted for years to be free from the operating room and the daily cares of a private medical practice." "When I have a patient, I can't do anything else. Her safety and well-being is my priority. Nothing else matters while her life is at stake," he wrote. Hern added that performing abortions has given him and his colleagues "great satisfaction and meaning in our lives." Hern's clinic, the Boulder Abortion Clinic in Colorado, was one of the few that offered late-term abortions nationwide, even prior to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Hern would see visitors from all over the country. Colorado is one of nine states that has no restrictions on when abortions can take place in the course of the pregnancy. In his book, "Abortion Practice," first published in 1984, Hern describes abortions in detail, including how "A long curved Mayo scissors may be necessary to decapitate and dismember the fetus." "The procedure changes significantly at 21 weeks because the fetal tissues become much more cohesive and difficult to dismember," Hern wrote. "This problem is accentuated by the fact that the fetal pelvis may be as much as 5cm in width. The calvaria [head] is no longer the principal problem; it can be collapsed. Other structures, such as the pelvis, present more difficulty." Hern has been a dominating voice for late-term abortions since the 1970s. He was featured in prominent media outlets over the decades, including The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times and The Atlantic, among others. Hern also wrote a memoir recently, "Abortion in the Age of Unreason: A Doctor's Account of Caring for Women Before and After Roe v. Wade." Hern writes in that memoir about how, in the early days of his clinic, he had to personally prove that abortions were being conducted safely. Following a dilation-and-evacuation procedure, he would have to "empty the cotton sock in the suction bottle of its contents, spread the tissue out on a glass plate, and look at it carefully over a light box" to show that no parts of the baby were left inside the woman, The New Yorker reported in a 2024 profile of Hern. In his interview with The New Yorker, Hern also said that after the decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, the clinic was flooded with patients – and it would prioritize the late-term pregnancies over the earlier ones. "We couldn't see patients who were earlier in their pregnancies, because we were just too busy taking care of the more difficult patients. We have seen some earlier patients now, but our special interest is in helping women who are having abortions later in pregnancy because they have the most difficult circumstances. They're at the end of the line. They can't find anyone else to do this," he said. Later in the interview, Hern said, "The basic fact is that if you're pregnant, you're at risk of dying from that pregnancy," and "All abortions are elective, and all abortions are therapeutic."
Chicago Tribune
10-04-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Man charged with shooting rival in former love triangle in East Chicago
A Tennessee man is charged after shooting his one-time rival – his ex-wife's ex-boyfriend – in a former love triangle in East Chicago, court records show. Dorian Hern, 47, of Clarksville, Tennessee, is charged with aggravated battery, battery by means of a deadly weapon, and battery resulting in serious bodily injury. He is not in custody. When arrested, he is ordered held on a $7,000 cash bond. East Chicago Police responded March 25 for a reported shooting on the 4800 block of Carey Street. Hern's ex-wife had called the police. They arrested Hern there, who said he was the shooter and told them to go inside to get the gun. The woman went to the police station. The ex-wife and the victim broke up two months earlier, she said. Hern just took her back from Tennessee, where she saw their children. Neighbors and witnesses told police it looked like it was a shooting over a car repossession. However, the victim – shot once in the chest – told investigators that he had let her borrow a black Lexus, since she didn't have a vehicle. But after they broke up, his nephew got his car impounded. The victim wanted to get the Lexus back to give to him. When he hadn't gotten an answer from Hern's ex-wife for two weeks, he went to her house with his tow truck. The victim admitted he let himself into her house with a house key. Hern told police he believed he was defending his family and children. Hern and the victim had argued and fought several times in the past, according to the affidavit. Witnesses said the tow truck pulled into the driveway, the tow truck driver got out, knocked, then went back to his truck. Hern's Mercedes-Benz pulled up. Hern shot at the other man. The victim got out and ran toward the back, clutching his chest as they heard more shots. Video from Hern's Mercedes-Benz dashcam appeared to show the victim backing up a tow truck on the street around 8:15 a.m. after Hern pulled up. 'What are you doing, dude,' Hern says. 'Move, or I'm gonna run you over, (expletive),' the victim replies. 'You're gonna damage my car,' Hern says. A gunshot goes off. The victim yells. More shots are heard. 'He shouldn't have broken into the house,' Hern later told his ex-wife.
