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Jon Huntsman stepping down as U.S. ambassador to Russia

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

In his resignation letter, Huntsman urged the U.S. to hold Russia accountable for behavior that threatens its allies.

FBI and DOJ sued by Peter Strzok, agent who was fired over Trump-related texts

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The complaint, which names as defendants Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Chris Wray, revisits a political drama that was seized on by conservative critics of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation as proof that the bureau was biased…

Trump, Republicans sue California over candidates’ tax return law

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

The law signed last week by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom requires candidates for president and governor to release five years of tax returns to appear on the state's primary ballot, but the requirement does not extend to the general election.

Court reinstates Sarah Palin suit against The New York Times

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A defamation lawsuit Sarah Palin brought against The New York Times was restored by a federal appeals court Tuesday.

Louisiana launching medical marijuana after years of waiting

By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press

Louisiana is becoming the first Deep South state to dispense medical marijuana on Tuesday, four years after state lawmakers agreed to give patients access to therapeutic cannabis.

Troops lock down Kashmir as India votes to strip its status

By Emily Schmall, Associated Press

Indian lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that strips the statehood from the Indian-administered portion of Muslim-majority Kashmir amid an indefinite security lockdown in the disputed Himalayan territory, actions that neighboring Pakistan warned could lead to war.

Taliban say differences resolved on U.S. troop withdrawal

By Cara Anna, Kathy Gannon, Associated Press

The United States and the Taliban have resolved differences in peace talks over the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan and guarantees from the insurgents that they will cut ties with other extremist groups, a Taliban official said Tuesday.

Global stocks rebound as China eases up on currency

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The more buoyant tone follows a big sell-off Monday, when stocks were hammered after the Chinese government allowed its currency to depreciate against the dollar and was accused by the U.S. Treasury Department of being a currency manipulator.