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Republican Maricopa County official decries the 'big lie' behind third vote audit

By Stephanie Sy

An order to audit the 2020 vote by the Republican-controlled state senate in Arizona has been opposed by several members of the county board of supervisors, who say the process has made Arizona a "laughing stock" and it's time to…

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Palestinians go on strike as the conflict rages

By Fares Akram, Ravi Nessman, Associated Press

Palestinians across Israel and the occupied territories went on strike in a rare collective protest of Israel's policies. It came as Israeli missiles toppled a building in Gaza and militants in the Hamas-ruled territory fired dozens of rockets that killed…

Biden reverses Trump changes to bank antidiscrimination law

By Ken Sweet, Associated Press

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency says it plans to start from scratch on its regulations involving the Community Reinvestment Act. The agency told banks to effectively ignore the 2020 changes.

House Speaker Pelosi backs 2022 Olympics diplomatic boycott

By Associated Press

Pelosi is not advocating that countries keep their athletes home from the Winter Games. But she does think world leaders should stay away from next year's Olympics.

Lawmakers quiz Boeing, FAA about recent issues with planes

By Associated Press

Two key members of Congress are seeking records from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration about production problems with two of the company’s most popular airliners.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks at electric vehicle center in Dearborn, Michigan

By Associated Press

Biden toured Ford's Electric Vehicle Center, a new factory being built on the grounds of the automaker's massive Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan.

E.U. seeks Mideast cease-fire, concerned conflict will spread

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The E.U. also wants to see long-stalled peace moves resume. More than 220 people have been killed in the conflict, now in its second week. Airstrikes and rocket attacks between Israel and the Palestinians continued Tuesday.

Kerry says U.S. examining carbon border tax, sees risks

By Associated Press

Kerry said President Joe Biden had instructed U.S. officials to examine the issue in detail as the European Union prepares to announce its plans for a "carbon border adjustment mechanism."…

GOP Leader McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 commission ahead of vote

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that he won’t support a proposal to form an independent, bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.