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Investigator ordered to name client who tracked Reno mayor

Investigator ordered to name client who tracked Reno mayor

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada judge ordered a private investigator on Thursday to identify the person who hired him to track Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and an ex-county commissioner with GPS devices attached to their cars ahead of the November election.
Biden, Harris meet with CEOs about AI risks

Biden, Harris meet with CEOs about AI risks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris met on Thursday with the heads of Google, Microsoft and two other companies developing artificial intelligence as the Biden administration rolls out initiatives meant to ensure the rapidly evolving techn
Efforts resuming to repatriate five missing Canadians from Syria, lawyer says

Efforts resuming to repatriate five missing Canadians from Syria, lawyer says

OTTAWA — A lawyer working to repatriate Canadians from detention in Syria says there is fresh word about two women and three children who had originally been slated to return to Canada last month.

Reporter charged with prank call using S.D. governor's cell

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A broadcast reporter has been charged with making a prank phone call using South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s personal cellphone number.

ACLU sues amid Missouri GOP spat over abortion measure cost

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Purple lanes: Minnesota highway signs to honor Prince

Purple lanes: Minnesota highway signs to honor Prince

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The late pop superstar Prince will have a highway named after him in his home state, following a vote by Minnesota lawmakers Thursday.
Quebec rights body opens investigation after young girl's clitoris allegedly removed

Quebec rights body opens investigation after young girl's clitoris allegedly removed

Quebec's human rights commission is investigating reports that the province's youth protection services failed to act on a suspected case of child genital mutilation.
In latest abortion law chapter: Bill signings, court rulings

In latest abortion law chapter: Bill signings, court rulings

Courts this week blocked abortion restrictions from taking effect in two states, while lawmakers in a third are forging ahead with a plan for a new ban that's less stringent than most.
Ex-Democrat Florida gov nominee not guilty of lying to FBI

Ex-Democrat Florida gov nominee not guilty of lying to FBI

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
Justice Clarence Thomas let GOP donor pay child's tuition

Justice Clarence Thomas let GOP donor pay child's tuition

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican megadonor paid two years of private school tuition for a child raised by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas , who did not disclose the payments, a lawyer who has represented Thomas and his wife acknowledged Thursday.