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Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks in special legislative session

By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds immediately said in a statement she would sign the bill on Friday.

WATCH: FBI Director Chris Wray defends the 'real FBI' against criticism from House Republicans

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Republicans are prepared to aggressively question the director on several fronts, including the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump.

Amazon pushes back against Europe's strict new digital rules

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

It's the first Silicon Valley tech giant to push back on the pioneering new standards by filing a legal challenge with a top European Union court.

Japan's top court says government restrictions on transgender employee's use of restrooms illegal

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

It comes at a time of increased awareness and support for same-sex marriages and other sexual equality. But opposition to equal rights remains strong within the governing Liberal Democratic Party, known for its conservative values.

EU faces cliffhanger vote on major bill protecting nature and fighting climate change

By Raf Cassert, Associated Press

Protesters and legislators are converging on the European Union parliament as the bloc prepares a cliffhanger vote on protecting its threatened nature and shielding it from disruptive environmental change.

NATO summit starts with Ukraine seeking path to join alliance

By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori

The NATO leadership summit began Tuesday with President Biden and allies meeting to discuss Ukraine’s security, new defense plans and a recommitment to unity against Russian aggression. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports from the summit site in Vilnius, Lithuania.

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Utah high court scrutinizes process that sliced state's most Democrat-heavy county into 4 districts

By Sam Metz, Associated Press

State Supreme Court justices lobbed questions Tuesday at attorneys for the state and the seven voters suing over maps they claim dilute their voting power and violate the state constitution.

The UK government faces-off with the House of Lords over its contentious migration bill

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The Illegal Migration Bill, once passed, would require officials to detain and deport people who cross the English Channel to Britain in small boats.

WATCH: State Department holds briefing after U.S. sanctions the head of Serbian intelligence for alleged corruption

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The Treasury Department says Aleksander Vulin is accused of involvement in illegal arms shipments, drug trafficking and misuse of public office.

Biden administration plans to cap how much families pay for child care through grant program

By Associated Press

Harris provided details Tuesday of a proposed rule by the Department of Health and Human Services that follows an executive order on the issue that President Joe Biden signed in April.