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New rules from Biden administration aim to decide U.S. asylum cases more quickly

By Amy Taxin, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

The rules empower asylum officers to grant or deny claims, an authority that has been limited to immigration judges for people arriving at the border with Mexico.

A new era of lawmakers driven from protests to the halls of power

By Geoff Bennett, Tess Conciatori, Tyriana Evans

This month marks the 57th anniversary of the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. The peaceful demonstration for voting rights that was met with police violence galvanized young civil rights leaders to run for office, including the late Rep. John…

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Ukraine says Moscow is forcibly moving civilians to Russia

By Nebi Qena, Cara Anna, Associated Press

Ukraine is accusing Russia of forcibly relocating hundreds of thousands of residents to Russia from devastated Ukrainian cities so they can be used as "hostages" to pressure Kyiv to give up. The claims could not be independently verified.

Supreme Court says states must allow prayer, touch during executions

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The Supreme Court says states must accommodate the wishes of death row inmates who want to have their pastors pray aloud and even touch them during their executions.

Man in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says group was ready to use grenade launcher to fight security

By Ed White, Associated Press

Kaleb Franks says the group was prepared to use a grenade launcher and machine gun against any resistance from Whitmer's security officers at her vacation home.

Arizona lawmakers vote to restrict transgender athletes, surgeries

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

The bill already passed in the state Senate and with Thursday's vote, Arizona appears poised to join a growing list of Republican-controlled states trying to restrict transgender rights.

Federal regulators pulls back plan to assess climate impact of gas pipelines

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Amid pushback from industry and lawmakers in both parties, federal energy regulators on Thursday scaled back plans to consider how natural gas projects affect climate change and environmental justice.

Americans want Biden to be tougher on Russia according to AP-NORC poll

By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is in Brussels to meet with key allies and coordinate a stronger response to Russia's assault on Ukraine. But a new poll shows Americans have yet to rally around Biden's leadership.

Jan. 6 committee set to hold a contempt vote for 2 former Donald Trump aides

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The House committee investigating the Capitol riot has set a vote for next week to consider contempt of Congress charges for two aides of former President Donald Trump.

Federal judge sides with 12 disabled kids seeking masks in schools

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

A federal judge says 12 Virginia schoolchildren who are particularly vulnerable to getting sick from COVID-19 can seek a "reasonable accommodation" such as requiring their classmates to wear masks.