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UN human rights body to hold urgent session on Iran amid protest crackdown

By Associated Press

The U.N.'s top human rights body will hold a special session on Iran in the wake of the government's violent and deadly crackdowns on protesters, threats against journalists and other alleged human rights violations in the Islamic republic.

Younger generations push to preserve a disappearing Indigenous language in rural Alaska

Half of the people whose first language is Kodiak Alutiiq have died over the last few years. The Alaska Native Sun'aq Tribe estimates fewer than 20 remain, but that is not stopping new speakers from learning the endangered language and…

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Where does student debt relief stand after being blocked by a Texas judge?

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

President Joe Biden's plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers wondering if they'll get debt relief at all.

Russian ambassador blames Japan for strained relations between other countries

By Haruka Nuga, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Russia's ambassador to Tokyo has blamed Japan for straining relations between the countries by imposing sanctions on Moscow over its war with Ukraine.

Warnock and Walker's Georgia Senate race goes into overtime as runoff begins

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, are pivoting to a second and decisive round of their Senate race in Georgia.

Japan minister quits over execution remark

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has delayed his departure for three upcoming summits in Southeast Asia to sack and replace his justice minister, who was widely criticized over a remark he made about capital punishment.

Colorado voters approve initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms

By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press

Colorado voters have passed a ballot initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms for people 21 and older and to create state-regulated centers where participants can experience the drug.

Pelosi's political future uncertain after midterms, attack on husband

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived at a crossroads. She could be forced to relinquish the gavel if Republicans win majority control of the House, weeks after the attack on her husband.

Democrats keep slight leads in Arizona Senate, governor races

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Democrats are holding on to narrow leads in key Arizona contests, but the races for U.S. Senate and governor are still too early to call.

U.S. judge in Texas blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

By Associated Press

Pittman is an appointee of former President Donald Trump based in Fort Worth. The debt forgiveness plan would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.