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Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
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Here is how California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to address a $12 billion budget shortfall

Here is how California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to address a $12 billion budget shortfall

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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Gov. Ivey signs a bill regulating the sale of hemp products

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed legislation putting new regulations on gummies, drinks and other products containing cannabinoids from hemp, a legal variety of the marijuana plant.
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Trump appeals for Qatar's help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear program

Trump appeals for Qatar's help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear program

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — President Donald Trump urged Qatar on Wednesday to use its influence over Iran to persuade the country's leadership to reach an agreement with the U.S. to dial back its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
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Canada welcomes UN body's decision holding Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy

Canada welcomes UN body's decision holding Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is welcoming a recent decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization to hold Russia responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
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Ethics complaint resurfaces as Kentucky Republican Daniel Cameron runs for a U.S. Senate seat

Ethics complaint resurfaces as Kentucky Republican Daniel Cameron runs for a U.S. Senate seat

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — An ethics complaint stemming from Republican Daniel Cameron's failed run for Kentucky governor has resurfaced as the former state attorney general campaigns to succeed U.S. Sen.
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Alberta's personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional

Alberta's personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional

EDMONTON — Parts of Alberta's personal information protection legislation have been ruled unconstitutional.
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Ruling in North Dakota case erases path for people in 7 states to sue under the Voting Rights Act

Ruling in North Dakota case erases path for people in 7 states to sue under the Voting Rights Act

BISMARCK, N.D.
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California governor outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health program access

California governor outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health program access

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is facing a $12 billion deficit that Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to help close by freezing enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants living in California without legal status.
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Live updates: Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new president could mark a turning point for the Mideast

Live updates: Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new president could mark a turning point for the Mideast

President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, the first encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years and one that could mark a turning point for the region as Syria struggles to emerge from decade
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