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5 important stories that deserve a closer look

By Joshua Barajas, Jessica Yarvin, Erica R. Hendry

A new law in France will give fines to street harassers, a county in Georgia will place a long rifle in every high school and middle school this fall and other stories we're reading now.

Pentagon restricts use of fitness trackers, other location-sharing apps

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Concerns about exercise trackers and other electronic devices came to a head in January in the wake of revelations that an interactive, online map was pinpointing troop locations, bases and other sensitive areas around the world.

What we know about the 2016 Trump Tower meeting and why it matters

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

President Donald Trump and his team have offered shifting explanations on a June 9, 2016 meeting at Trump Tower with a Russian lawyer and others with Russian interests. Here's what we know.

Displaced Indonesians dread aftershocks after deadly earthquake

By Larisa Epatko

After a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the tourist island of Lombok, Indonesia, on Sunday, aid agencies worked to help the estimated tens of thousands left homeless.

Michelle Obama announces week of action to sign up voters

By Ashley Thomas, Associated Press

Michelle Obama is marking the 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by urging Americans to participate in a week of action to get people signed up to vote.

Portugal fights major wildfire as Europe’s heat wave lingers

By Barry Hatton, Associated Press

Authorities said that more than 1,100 firefighters with 327 vehicles and eight aircraft were battling the blaze that erupted amid a heatwave caused by a mass of hot air from North Africa.

Former Clarence Thomas clerks are a big presence in Trump administration

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Twenty-two Thomas clerks, roughly 20 percent of the people who have snagged coveted jobs in his Supreme Court office since 1991, either hold political appointments in the Trump administration or have been nominated to judgeships by Trump.

Insurance companies approach Trump health plans cautiously

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

For people who need an individual policy and are anticipating cheaper plans this fall, the advice seems to be: Look carefully and read the fine print.

Mike Pompeo says renewed sanctions a pillar of U.S. policy toward Iran

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says renewed U.S. sanctions on Iran will be rigorously enforced and remain in place until the Iranian government radically changes course.

In a change, Trump says meeting’s purpose was Clinton info

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to change his story about a 2016 meeting at Trump Tower that is pivotal to the special counsel's investigation.