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By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

In a major restructuring plan designed to save about $600 million per year, Ford said will trim thousands of jobs by August.

U.S. to roll out economic part of Mideast peace plan

By Associated Press

The U.S. will roll out the first phase of its Middle East peace plan next month at a conference in Bahrain on the economic benefits that could flow from an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Former CIA chief Brennan to brief Dems on Iran

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

House Democrats will hear from former CIA Director John Brennan about the situation in Iran, inviting him to speak next week amid heightened concerns over the Trump administration’s sudden moves in the region.

Swiss voters approve tighter gun laws, lining up with the EU

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The Swiss proposal, among other things, requires regular training on the use of firearms, special waivers to own some semi-automatic weapons and serial number tracking system for key parts of some guns. Gun owners would have to register any weapons…

Bomb hits tourist bus near Egypt’s Giza Pyramids, wounds 17

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

A roadside bomb hit a tourist bus on Sunday near the Giza Pyramids, wounding at least 17 people including tourists, Egyptian officials said.

Indians vote in final phase of grueling national election

By Julhas Alam, Ashok Sharma, Associated Press

Indians voted Sunday in the seventh and final phase of a grueling national election that lasted more than five weeks, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party seeks to govern for another five years.

Bernie Sanders unveils plan to overhaul public education

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders wants to suspend taxpayer funding of new charter schools and ban those that are for-profit as part of his plan to overhaul public education that he released on Saturday.

Pentagon study finds promise in brain training program for veterans with cognitive issues

By Sharon Begley, STAT

A Pentagon-funded study has found that a specific form of computer-based brain training can improve cognitive performance in vets who suffered persistent mental deficits after a mild traumatic brain injury.

AP fact check Trump’s miscues on trade and drug prices

By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

President Donald Trump spoke this past week as if he’s unaware that drug prices have gone up and tariffs came before him.

Austrian leader calls for early election after his vice chancellor resigns amid corruption scandal

By Associated Press

Austrian vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache resigned Saturday after two German newspapers published footage of him apparently offering lucrative government contracts to a potential Russian benefactor.