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WATCH: Senate committee considers civil rights attorney Julie Su for labor secretary

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

President Joe Biden's nominee for labor secretary, Julie Su, won praise at her Senate hearing Thursday as “a champion of the working class” even as some key Democrats were unwilling to voice support, creating uncertainty about her confirmation prospects.

What to expect from the Supreme Court battle over mifepristone

By Mark Sherman, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The Supreme Court initially gave itself a deadline of Wednesday to decide whether women seeking access to a widely used abortion pill would face more restrictions while a court case plays out.

Warsaw Ghetto Uprising commemorated on 80th anniversary

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

The presidents of Germany, Poland and Israel, joined by Holocaust survivors and their descendants, are marking the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

House passes bill to overturn D.C. police accountability law

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

It's the third time this year that House Republicans have sought to overturn local D.C. legislation, claiming officials have been soft on crime in the midst of a multi-year spike.

Home-grown extremism and lessons learned 28 years after Oklahoma City bombing

By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson

Wednesday marks 28 years since the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, which remains the largest act of home-grown terrorism in U.S. history. Judy Woodruff reports on how that act of political violence is remembered…

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Semi-automatic rifle ban passes Washington Legislature, governor expected to sign

By Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

The measure would cover more than 50 types of guns, including AR- or AK-style rifles. It bans the future sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of these firearms. The bill will go into effect immediately once it's signed.

U.S.-made Patriot missile systems arrive in Ukraine

By Adam Pemble, Associated Press

Ukraine's defense minister says U.S.-made Patriot missiles have arrived in Ukraine. The missiles will provide Kyiv with a long-sought new shield against the Russian airstrikes that have devastated cities and civilian infrastructure.

Cuba's parliament ratifies President Díaz-Canel for new 5-year term

By Associated Press

Cuba's National Assembly has ratified President Miguel Díaz-Canel for a new five-year term, in a decision to maintain continuity as the island faces a deep economic crisis.

2nd abortion regulation bill vetoed by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed anti-abortion legislation in Kansas. The legislation would require clinics to tell patients that a medication abortion can be stopped.

Kim Jong Un says North Korea's 1st military spy satellite is ready for launch

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country has built its first-ever military spy satellite and that he planned to launch it on an undisclosed date, state media reported Wednesday.