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Michigan voters to decide how their electoral maps are drawn

By Jeff Karoub, Associated Press

Voters in Michigan will decide in November whether to entrust how their voting districts are drawn to an independent commission rather than the Legislature.

FBI contacts Kavanaugh Yale classmate in its investigation

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The FBI has contacted Deborah Ramirez, who's accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when he was a Yale student, as part of the bureau's investigation of the Supreme Court nominee.

Catalan separatists clash with police as tensions mount

By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press

Catalan separatists clashed with police on Saturday in downtown Barcelona, with two arrests being made, as tensions increase before the anniversary of the Spanish region's illegal referendum on secession that ended in violent raids by security forces.

Palestinians bury 7 killed by Israeli troops in Gaza Strip

By Fares Akram, Associated Press

Thousands of Gazans on Saturday thronged the funerals of seven people killed by Israeli troops during mass protests the previous day.

Republicans fear political fallout from Kavanaugh turmoil

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Whether or not Republicans ultimately confirm Kavanaugh, some on the front lines of the GOP's midterm battlefield fear the party may have already lost.

Over 380 killed in devastating Indonesia tsunami, quake

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

An earthquake-spawned tsunami swept away buildings and killed at least several hundred people on the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

The end of HIV transmission in the U.S.: A once-unthinkable dream becomes an openly discussed goal

By Helen Branswell, STAT

The struggle against HIV may be undergoing a sea change.

China, Russia cast themselves as defenders of internationalism as U.S. backs away

By Jennifer Peltz, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

In the wake of President Trump's proclamation that Americans "reject the ideology of globalism," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang's speech at the U.N. General Assembly sounded a note of rebuttal from a competing power.

Trump orders new FBI probe of Kavanaugh, says it must be’ limited in scope’ and last no longer than a week

By Associated Press

In his own statement, Kavanaugh said that he will cooperate with the investigation.

Senate Judiciary Committee will ask Trump for FBI probe on Kavanaugh before final vote

By Associated Press

Democrats for days have been demanding an FBI investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh, but Republicans had refused to seek one. That changed Friday.