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Democrats advance gun-control bills in Pennsylvania House

Democrats advance gun-control bills in Pennsylvania House

HARRISBURG, Pa.
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Nebraska governor signs 12-week abortion ban, limits on gender-affirming care for minors

Nebraska governor signs 12-week abortion ban, limits on gender-affirming care for minors

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a bill Monday that bans abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts gender-affirming medical care for people younger than 19.
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Montana governor signs law to define 'sex' as only male or female

Montana governor signs law to define 'sex' as only male or female

HELENA, Mont.
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TikTok files lawsuit to overturn Montana's 1st-in-nation ban on the video sharing app

TikTok files lawsuit to overturn Montana's 1st-in-nation ban on the video sharing app

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Social media company TikTok Inc.
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Michigan governor signs red flag gun law as questions linger over enforcement

Michigan governor signs red flag gun law as questions linger over enforcement

ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov.
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Quebec Indigenous group says CAQ MNA who dismissed alleged police abuse must resign

Quebec Indigenous group says CAQ MNA who dismissed alleged police abuse must resign

MONTREAL — The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador is calling for a member of Quebec's governing Coalition Avenir Quebec party to resign after he suggested numerous Indigenous women lied about being sexually assaulted by police officers.
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Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid seeking optimistic contrast with other top rivals

Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid seeking optimistic contrast with other top rivals

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen.
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German chancellor calls some climate activists' protests 'nutty'

German chancellor calls some climate activists' protests 'nutty'

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday sharply criticized climate activists as “nutty” for drastic protests such as blocking streets or gluing themselves to famous paintings in museums.
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Mississauga Mayor Crombie forms 'exploratory committee' for Liberal leadership bid

Mississauga Mayor Crombie forms 'exploratory committee' for Liberal leadership bid

TORONTO — Long-time Mississauga, Ont., Mayor Bonnie Crombie is exploring a bid for the leadership of the Ontario Liberal party, saying the province is at "a tipping point.
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Nigeria opens Africa’s biggest oil refinery as it tries to boost struggling sector

Nigeria opens Africa’s biggest oil refinery as it tries to boost struggling sector

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday opened Africa’s biggest oil refinery, with hopes it would help the energy-rich country achieve self-sufficiency and become a net exporter of refined petroleum products.
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