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Huge number of asylum seekers at US-Mexico border as COVID-19 restrictions end, new rules begin

Huge number of asylum seekers at US-Mexico border as COVID-19 restrictions end, new rules begin

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday will begin denying asylum to migrants who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border without first applying online or seeking protection in a country they passed through.
What to know about Trump’s CNN town hall: Lies about election and abortion, attacks on accuser

What to know about Trump’s CNN town hall: Lies about election and abortion, attacks on accuser

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s primetime return to CNN Wednesday for the first time since 2016 felt like a throwback: Trump with the long, twisting answers; the interviewer at times struggling to fact-check him or return his focus to the question at
New Mexico constitution focus of legal fight over oil and gas drilling

New Mexico constitution focus of legal fight over oil and gas drilling

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico and its Democratic governor are being sued over alleged failures to meet constitutional provisions for protecting against oil and gas pollution, a challenge that comes as the nation's No.
On heels of damning sex abuse verdict, Trump faces GOP voters on live CNN town hall

On heels of damning sex abuse verdict, Trump faces GOP voters on live CNN town hall

WASHINGTON — Unchastened and unrepentant, Donald Trump picked up Wednesday where he left off two years ago, rejecting the 2020 election results and his role in the Jan. 6 riots, denouncing Democrats as "stupid fools" and vowing to make the U.S.
North Carolina governor makes last-minute plea to block new abortion limits

North Carolina governor makes last-minute plea to block new abortion limits

WILMINGTON, N.C.
People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier eyes Manitoba seat long held by Tories

People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier eyes Manitoba seat long held by Tories

OTTAWA — People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier appears set to announce his candidacy in a coming byelection for a federal seat in Manitoba.
Senate panel OKs rail-safety bill; railroad vows to help homeowners affected by Ohio derailment

Senate panel OKs rail-safety bill; railroad vows to help homeowners affected by Ohio derailment

A Senate committee on Wednesday approved a rail-safety bill introduced after the derailment of a freight train in East Palestine, Ohio, but its fate remains uncertain due to significant Republican opposition.
India's ruling Hindu nationalist party challenged in only southern state where it holds power

India's ruling Hindu nationalist party challenged in only southern state where it holds power

NEW DELHI (AP) — People in the southern Indian state of Karnataka voted Wednesday in an election where pre-poll surveys showed the opposition Congress party favored over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governing Hindu nationalist party.

Western Canada faces 'extreme' heat wave, with soaring temperatures raising fire risk

A heat wave that's expected to push daytime temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above seasonal norms is raising the wildfire risk in Alberta and British Columbia, where crews are already battling early-season blazes.

Gun safety proposals take big step forward at Minnesota Legislature

ST. PAUL, Minn, (AP) — A pair of gun violence prevention measures long sought by Minnesota Democrats were added Wednesday to a broad public safety budget bill, significantly raising their chances of becoming law.