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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has vetoed legislation to make it a felony for doctors to perform an abortion except in cases to save the mother's life, a measure that would have effectively outlawed the procedure in the state. In vetoing the measure Friday, just a day after the Legislature passed it, Fallin said it was vague and would not withstand a legal challenge.
Good morning and welcome to Fresh Intelligence, our roundup of the stories, ideas, and memes you'll be talking about today. In this edition, Oklahoma moves to outlaw abortion, the DNC does the Sanders pander, and Morley Safer will be missed.
A grand jury investigating Oklahoma's execution protocols says the state should study the use of nitrogen gas to administer the death penalty. Attorney General Scott Pruitt said in a statement that the recommendation is important and that he looks forward to working with Gov. Mary Fallin and the Oklahoma Legislature to consider its feasibility.