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Trump labels DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' riling some Republicans

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

The former president has dominated the 2024 field while at times spurning anti-abortion groups.

Republican legislatures fight to keep power in Wisconsin and North Carolina

By Nicholas Riccardi, Gary Robertson, Associated Press

While both parties engage in gerrymandering, the dynamics in North Carolina and Wisconsin go beyond mere redistricting fights and offer a vivid illustration of how Republicans are attempting to maintain power regardless of their level of support among voters.

Judge to hear request by former DOJ official to move Georgia election charges to federal court

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

A federal judge who rejected efforts by Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to move his charges in the Georgia election subversion case to federal court is set to hear arguments from ex-Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark on…

Hunter Biden sues IRS, says agents shared his personal tax information

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The suit comes as a long-running investigation into Hunter Biden continues to unfold against a sharply political backdrop, including an impeachment inquiry aimed at his father, President Joe Biden.

News Wrap: Lee makes landfall in Canada after lashing Northeast

In our news wrap Saturday, Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee grazed New England and made landfall in Nova Scotia, negotiations resumed between the UAW and big three automakers a day after thousands of auto workers went on strike, Libya is investigating the…

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Texas Attorney General Paxton acquitted of 16 corruption charges at impeachment trial

By Paul J. Weber, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

The verdict reaffirmed Paxton’s durability in America’s biggest red state and is a broader victory for Texas’ hard right after an extraordinary trial that put on display fractures within the GOP nationally heading into the 2024 elections.

A historical timeline of U.S. relations with Iran

By Council on Foreign Relations

Onetime allies, the United States and Iran have seen tensions escalate repeatedly in the four decades since the Islamic Revolution.

California targets smash-and-grabs with $267 million program aimed at 'brazen' store thefts

By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

The money will help create investigative units, increase police foot patrols, purchase new surveillance technology and equipment and fund special units in district attorney's offices dedicated to prosecuting these crimes.

What's behind the surge in migrants arriving to Italy?

By Renata Brito, Associated Press

Thousand of migrants reached the Italian island of Lampedusa on more than 100 boats this week. Experts say bad weather created a bottleneck resulting in the spike of arrivals from Tunisia.

Brazil restores stricter climate goals weakened under former administration

By Fabiano Maisonnave, Associated Press

The decision was announced Thursday by the country's Committee on Climate Change, a federal government body. It restores a commitment that had been weakened under the prior administration.