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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs bills enshrining abortion and transgender care

By Jesse Bedayn, Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

Colorado’s Democratic governor has signed a set of health care bills that enshrine protections for abortion and gender-affirming care procedures and medications.

As Oklahoma lawmakers push anti-LGBTQ+ bills, advocates worry about the chilling effect

By Adam Kemp

Oklahoma has seen a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation this year. While some bills have withered in the process, a number of other anti-LGBTQ+ measures could be passed before the legislative session ends in late May.

Fort Lauderdale's airport reopens as residents clean up mess

By Freida Frisaro, Terry Spencer, Associated Press

One of Florida’s busiest airports reopened two days after an unprecedented deluge left planes and travelers stranded and turned Fort Lauderdale’s streets into rivers.

Minneapolis becomes first major U.S. city to broadcast Islamic call to prayer 5 times per day

By Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Minneapolis will allow broadcast of the Muslim call to prayer in early mornings and late evenings, becoming the first major U.S. city to allow the announcement over speakers five times a day, year-round.

Suspect in military documents leak appears in court as U.S. reveals case against him

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

A Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused in the leak of highly classified military documents appeared in court Friday as prosecutors unsealed charges and revealed how billing records and interviews with social media comrades helped pinpoint the suspect.

Wall Street holds steady a biggest banks post strong first-quarter profits

By Joe McDonald, Matt Ott, Associated Press

Wall Street held steady in premarket trading Friday as some of the nation's biggest banks posted strong first-quarter profits one day after markets surged on reports of slowing inflation.

Amid banking industry turmoil, JPMorgan Chase profits jump 52 percent

By Ken Sweet, Associated Press

JPMorgan Chase says first-quarter profits rose 52%, helped by higher interest rates which allowed the bank to charge customers more for loans.

MLB players find less time for small talk with pitch clock

By Pat Graham, Associated Press

The pitch clock hasn't just made baseball quicker. It's quieter now, too.

Supreme Court asked to preserve abortion pill access rules

By Mark Sherman, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

A drug manufacturer is asking the Supreme Court to preserve access to its abortion pill free from restrictions imposed by lower court rulings, while a legal fight continues.

DeSantis signs bill banning abortion in Florida after 6 weeks of pregnancy

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.