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US urges Russia's Lavrov to see suffering of Whelan's sister

US urges Russia's Lavrov to see suffering of Whelan's sister

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. brought the sister of an American imprisoned in Russia to the U.N. Security Council on Monday for a session being chaired by the Russian foreign minister, urging him to “look into her eyes and see her suffering.” U.S.
US helping from afar as Americans flee fighting in Sudan

US helping from afar as Americans flee fighting in Sudan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday the U.S. is helping from afar as thousands of Americans left behind in Sudan seek to escape fighting in the east African nation , after the U.S.
Clinic says promise not to enforce abortion law not enough

Clinic says promise not to enforce abortion law not enough

DENVER (AP) — The owner of a Catholic clinic challenging Colorado's new ban on unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions testified Monday that a state pledge not to enforce the ban for now wasn't enough to protect her staff and patients.
B.C. court decision a 'significant win' for parental rights, commissioner says

B.C. court decision a 'significant win' for parental rights, commissioner says

VANCOUVER — A recent court decision about workplace discrimination involving the mother of a young child is "a significant win for gender equality," British Columbia's human rights commissioner said.
ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care

ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri ACLU on Monday sued to block new state restrictions on both adults and children seeking gender-affirming health care, which are set to kick in Thursday.
Las Vegas-to-California bullet train gets bipartisan backing

Las Vegas-to-California bullet train gets bipartisan backing

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A bipartisan congressional group from Nevada and California asked the Biden administration Monday to fast-track federal funds for a private company to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
Biden thanks 'Tennessee three' for 'standing up'

Biden thanks 'Tennessee three' for 'standing up'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Tennessee lawmakers who became Democratic heroes for facing expulsion after participating in gun control protests visited the White House on Monday, describing themselves as “representatives of a movement" that is demanding gr
TRCA says province did not consult on Ontario Science Centre move to Ontario Place

TRCA says province did not consult on Ontario Science Centre move to Ontario Place

TORONTO — Ontario's largest conservation authority says it was not consulted on the decision to move the Ontario Science Centre, despite owning the land it currently sits on.
Indiana bill on trans student name changes goes to governor

Indiana bill on trans student name changes goes to governor

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana schools would be required to notify parents if their child requests a name or pronoun change at school under a bill approved Monday by the state House despite worries that the step could out young transgender people to the
Lawsuit: Mississippi violates rights by appointing judges

Lawsuit: Mississippi violates rights by appointing judges

JACKSON, Miss.