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Ukraine denies Russian claim Kyiv sent drones to hit Kremlin

Ukraine denies Russian claim Kyiv sent drones to hit Kremlin

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin early Wednesday, calling it an unsuccessful assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin and promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” a
Guilbeault says Moe's comments on clean electricity standards 'irresponsible'

Guilbeault says Moe's comments on clean electricity standards 'irresponsible'

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s justice minister again defended the province’s inability to meet incoming electricity regulations after the federal environment minister accused Premier Scott Moe of making “irresponsible” comments.
Critics say huge coronation security operation goes too far

Critics say huge coronation security operation goes too far

LONDON (AP) — The coronation of King Charles III involves one of the most important and complex security operations in U.K.
Michelle Obama launches company to improve child nutrition

Michelle Obama launches company to improve child nutrition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama announced Wednesday that she has co-founded a new company to make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids, products that she says will be less detrimental to their long-term health because of their lower sugar and
Suit targets Kentucky ban on gender-affirming care for youth

Suit targets Kentucky ban on gender-affirming care for youth

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Several families on Wednesday challenged Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths, claiming the prohibition interferes with parental rights to seek established medical treatment for their children.
Utah law requiring porn sites verify user ages takes effect

Utah law requiring porn sites verify user ages takes effect

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — You may soon be required to prove you’re older than 18 to watch porn in Utah, if adult websites comply with a law that took effect Wednesday.
Senators back solar tariffs, oppose prairie bird safeguards

Senators back solar tariffs, oppose prairie bird safeguards

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved a measure Wednesday that would reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from several Southeast Asian countries after President Joe Biden paused them in a bid to boost solar installations in the U.S.
North Carolina House OKs ban on transgender youth surgeries

North Carolina House OKs ban on transgender youth surgeries

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Transgender youth in North Carolina would have to wait until they turn 18 to receive gender-affirming surgeries under a bill approved Wednesday by the GOP-controlled state House.
Oregon Republicans stay home ahead of abortion, guns votes

Oregon Republicans stay home ahead of abortion, guns votes

SALEM, Ore.
Councilman pleads not guilty to perjury in 49ers report leak

Councilman pleads not guilty to perjury in 49ers report leak

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Silicon Valley city councilman accused of leaking a confidential grand jury report criticizing the San Francisco 49ers' outsize political influence and then lying about the leak pleaded not guilty Wednesday.