In the last four years, the number of American women forced to travel across the country for an abortion has soared. For many, a New York clinic is a haven.

New York did not fully abolish slavery until 1827. New Jersey still had more than 200 people living in bondage in 1850 and more than a dozen in 1860. Officials have begun to confront this history.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When Ellie, a British-Iranian living in the United Kingdom, tried to call her mother in Tehran, a robotic female voice answered instead.

If the caller tries to talk to it, the voice just continues with its message. A 30-year-old women living in New York, who heard the same message Ellie did, called it “psychological warfare.” ...

If the caller tries to talk to it, the voice just continues with its message. A 30-year-old women living in New York, who heard the same message Ellie did, called it “psychological warfare.” ...

If the caller tries to talk to it, the voice just continues with its message. A 30-year-old women living in New York, who heard the same message Ellie did, called it “psychological warfare.” ...

If the caller tries to talk to it, the voice just continues with its message. A 30-year-old women living in New York, who heard the same message Ellie did, called it “psychological warfare.” ...