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Court: EPA must regulate perchlorate, contaminant in water

Court: EPA must regulate perchlorate, contaminant in water

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Environmental Protection Agency must regulate perchlorate, reversing a Trump-era rollback on a drinking water contaminant linked to brain damage in infants. A three-judge panel of the U.S.
Minnesota prepares for near-total ban on 'forever chemicals'

Minnesota prepares for near-total ban on 'forever chemicals'

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota is on the verge of banning non-essential uses of “forever chemicals.

Reporter pleads guilty to prank using Noem's cell number

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A broadcast reporter pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge filed after he made a prank phone call using South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's personal cell phone number.
Tucker Carlson says he's coming back with show on Twitter

Tucker Carlson says he's coming back with show on Twitter

NEW YORK (AP) — Fired Fox news host Tucker Carlson said Tuesday that he will be putting out a “new version” of his program on Twitter.
Canadian diplomat expelled from China in retaliation for similar move by Ottawa

Canadian diplomat expelled from China in retaliation for similar move by Ottawa

OTTAWA — Beijing declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" Tuesday in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion of a Chinese consular official over allegations of foreign interference.
Jill Biden: Writing about her grief after son's death helped

Jill Biden: Writing about her grief after son's death helped

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden says writing about the “crushing” grief she felt after her son Beau died of cancer helped give her the emotional strength to carry on as she encouraged young people who have lost loved ones during military service to spil
Man guilty in Texas protest killing posted 'I am a racist'

Man guilty in Texas protest killing posted 'I am a racist'

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors sought Tuesday to portray as racist a U.S.
Canadian envoy who was expelled from Saudi Arabia says consul faces challenging days

Canadian envoy who was expelled from Saudi Arabia says consul faces challenging days

A former Canadian diplomat who was ordered out of Saudi Arabia amid a disagreement between the two countries says a consul set to be expelled from China should prepare for challenging days ahead.
El Chapo's son, Sinaloa members face sanctions over fentanyl

El Chapo's son, Sinaloa members face sanctions over fentanyl

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a son of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman , three members of the powerful Sinaloa cartel and two Mexican-based firms, alleging they trafficked fentanyl and other drugs into the U.S.
New Brunswick reviewing policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools

New Brunswick reviewing policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is facing intense scrutiny and some harsh criticism for its decision to review the province's two-year-old policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.