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DeSantis immigration bill approved by Florida GOP lawmakers

DeSantis immigration bill approved by Florida GOP lawmakers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature on Tuesday approved a sweeping immigration bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, bolstering the Republican's controversial migrant-relocation program as he prepares to announce a presidential run.
NY governor signs bill expanding access to contraceptives

NY governor signs bill expanding access to contraceptives

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers next year won't have to go through their doctors to get prescription contraceptives under a bill that Democratic Gov.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

WASHINGTON (AP) — Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S.
GOP's Youngkin says no to presidential campaign - for now

GOP's Youngkin says no to presidential campaign - for now

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Asked whether he’s going to be campaigning for president this year, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said no. But what about beyond that? That part remains unclear.
The balloon that flew over Hawaii? US says it's not China's

The balloon that flew over Hawaii? US says it's not China's

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have been tracking a balloon that was flying off the coast of Hawaii last week, but a defense official said Tuesday there's no indication it is connected to China or any
Overhaul of Supreme Court ethics runs into GOP opposition

Overhaul of Supreme Court ethics runs into GOP opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats promised Tuesday to pursue stronger ethics rules for the Supreme Court in the wake of reports that Justice Clarence Thomas participated in luxury vacations and a real estate deal with a top GOP donor.
Saskatchewan looking into whether Ottawa’s emissions policy can be blocked, Moe says

Saskatchewan looking into whether Ottawa’s emissions policy can be blocked, Moe says

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province may not go along with an incoming federal emission policy that he believes would make it difficult to keep the lights on.
Supreme Court Justice Stevens' private papers open to public

Supreme Court Justice Stevens' private papers open to public

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly opened records that belonged to Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens give the public a behind-the-scenes glimpse at his decades on the court, including the tense struggle over the 2000 presidential election and major cases
Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet

Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the risk of a an unprecedented U.S. government default by month's end, President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to face-to-face talks at the White House next week.
Flooding has pushed Wisconsin's Bad River closer to Line 5 pipeline: court documents

Flooding has pushed Wisconsin's Bad River closer to Line 5 pipeline: court documents

WASHINGTON — Heavy flooding throughout the U.S. Midwest has pushed the edge of the Bad River in Wisconsin ever closer to Line 5, amplifying fears that the controversial pipeline could rupture on Indigenous lands and foul a vital watershed.