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Thursday, June 06, 2013  A federal appeals court is permitting girls of any age to buy generic versions of emergency contraception without prescriptions while the federal government appeals a judge's ruling allowing the sales.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Rio Grande City Police told Action 4 News that an elderly woman is recovering after being pinned, by her own car, against a neighbor’s home.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Harlingen police took a man into custody after they found him standing over an unconscious woman.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Chances are, you know someone who has cancer.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  If you are interested in sporting the latest summer jewelry trends, you'll want to take a look at what was in store on  Action 4 Sunrise.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Planned Parenthood in the Rio Grande Valley is taking some major steps in the advancement of women's health.

Monday, April 29, 2013  There's a great event coming to the Rio Grande Valley, pushing women to the forefront of the business world.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Shopping for prom dresses takes time and money.

Monday, April 08, 2013  If money concerns have you miserable, at least you've got company.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Two Harlingen women were taken into custody for beating their significant others.

Monday, March 18, 2013  More women are now finding themselves in the ranks of drug cartels.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Two gunwomen are among the dead in a gun battle that claimed five lives south of the border in Reynosa.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Writers’ Forum of the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center will showcase “Women’s Voices,” a reading of various female writers’ works on Saturday, March 16th at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The 10-day quarantine for two dozen dogs taken out of a Brownsville home after biting their owners is quickly running out.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The investigation continues into a dog attack at a home in Brownsville where authorities found feces, urine and "unbearable" conditions.