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Afghan official accuses U.S. envoy of undermining Taliban peace talks

By Ali Rogin, Nick Schifrin

Afghanistan's National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib criticized the Trump administration's handling of peace talks with the Taliban.

Gun maker can be sued over Newtown shooting, court rules

By Dave Collins, Associated Press

Justices reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit against Remington and overturned the ruling of a lower court judge, who said the entire lawsuit was prohibited by a 2005 federal law.

‘Apprentice’ contestant’s defamation suit against Trump can proceed, court rules

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling involving President Bill Clinton, the judges said presidents can be sued in state courts over things not related to their official duties.

British ex-soldier to be charged in Bloody Sunday killings

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

The ex-paratrooper will be charged in the killings of two civil rights protesters on one of the deadliest days of the decades-long conflict in Northern Ireland.

Brazil mourns victims of school shooting

By Mauricio Savarese, Peter Prengaman, Associated Press

Seven were killed in the school shooting Wednesday, including five students, a teacher and a school administrator. Nine others were wounded.

Nigeria stops search efforts after school building collapse

By Sam Olukoya, Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press

Officials said rescue workers had reached the foundation of the collapsed three-story building and did not expect to find more people.

Arkansas, Utah lawmakers pass 18-week abortion bans

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

The 18-week bans would be the strictest in the country if enacted.

Flight recorders from crashed Ethiopian Airlines flight arrive in France

By Elias Meseret, Yidnek Kirubel, Associated Press

The French air accident investigation authority will handle the analysis of the flight recorders retrieved from the crash site.

Algeria prime minister promises new government within days

By Associated Press

Algeria has been facing mass protests calling for the nation's president to step down.

Senate votes to end U.S. support of Yemen war

By Associated Press

The bipartisan vote Wednesday is another strong rebuke of President Donald Trump's support for Saudi Arabia, which has been a point of tension with Congress since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year.