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Kerry visits Georgia, Ukraine to show solidarity

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

TBILISI, Georgia — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Georgia and Ukraine to reassure the former Soviet republics of America's commitment to their security amid unease over Russia's intentions.

Georgian, Ukrainian officials push for NATO membership

By Maria Danilova, Associated Press

Senior officials from Georgia and Ukraine on Wednesday exhorted NATO members to bring the two nations into the alliance in order to protect them from Russia and cement ties with the West.

House primaries in Georgia and California show pressures buffeting GOP

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

In Georgia and California, two upcoming elections illustrate the sharp elbows and vigilance that this anti-establishment moment demands of GOP candidates.

Supreme Court throws out death sentence handed to black man from all-white jury

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has thrown out a death sentence handed to a black man in Georgia because prosecutors improperly kept African-Americans off the jury that convicted him of killing a white woman.

New Mississippi law allows businesses to refuse LGBTQ people

By Laura Santhanam

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a state law that allows businesses to refuse gay couples services based on an owners' religious beliefs.

This boutique-style health plan offers yoga and free doctor visits

By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News

With little fanfare, UnitedHealthcare launched an independent subsidiary in January that offers unlimited free doctor visits and 24/7 access by phone. Every member gets a personal health coach. Mental health counseling is also provided, as are yoga and cooking classes,…

Georgia governor to veto religious exemptions bill

By Joshua Barajas

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said Monday he planned to veto House Bill 757, a “religious freedom” bill, which broadly protected opponents of same-sex marriage.

Supreme Court overturns Alabama ruling against lesbian mother’s adoption

By Mark Sherman and Phillip Lucas, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Alabama's top court went too far when it tried to upend a lesbian mother's adoption of her partner's children.

Sea turtles deliver record nesting seasons in Southeast U.S.

By Justin Scuiletti

Sea turtles have delivered a nesting season for the record books.

First 2 women set to graduate from Army Ranger School

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Two women have passed the Army's Ranger School, becoming the first females to complete the grueling combat training program and earn the right to wear Ranger tabs on their uniforms.