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Sheriff Mark Lamb says he's running for US Senate in Arizona

Sheriff Mark Lamb says he's running for US Senate in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said Tuesday he's running for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, becoming the first Republican to jump into a high-profile race for the seat now held by independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema .

St. Louis suburb settles 'debtors' prison' lawsuit

A Missouri town will pay $3.25 million to settle a so-called debtors' prison lawsuit over allegations that thousands of people were unconstitutionally jailed and forced to pay fines and fees that provided millions of dollars for the town's coffers.
Pending abortion ban can’t be prevented, Montana judge rules

Pending abortion ban can’t be prevented, Montana judge rules

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A bill to restrict abortions in Montana will become law — at least temporarily — if the governor signs it, a judge ruled.
Serbian press marks unpunished 1999 killing of journalist

Serbian press marks unpunished 1999 killing of journalist

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Independent Serbian journalists on Tuesday marked the 24th anniversary of the killing of a prominent editor and newspaper publisher who was fiercely critical of the government in Belgrade.
Domestic unrest interrupts Macron's European future speech

Domestic unrest interrupts Macron's European future speech

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron laid out his vision of a bold, assertive European future on Tuesday, but not before simmering anger at his domestic pension reforms boiled over once more as he began his speech in the Net
Parents frustrated as Saskatchewan’s only child gastroenterologist leaving province

Parents frustrated as Saskatchewan’s only child gastroenterologist leaving province

Krista Reid’s son has been at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon for more than a week dealing with stomach problems that she says doctors are unable to diagnose.
Greece: Thaw with Turkey should continue after elections

Greece: Thaw with Turkey should continue after elections

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece said Tuesday it would welcome expanded cooperation with Turkey after both countries hold elections next month ‒ including on energy issues that have been at the heart of decades-old disputes.
Dems tap Chicago for 2024 convention, cite critical Midwest

Dems tap Chicago for 2024 convention, cite critical Midwest

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats announced Tuesday that they will hold their party’s 2024 national convention in Chicago, choosing the biggest liberal city in the Midwest as they try to keep the momentum going after a strong midterm election performance i
Florida fight over 'baby boxes' part of bigger culture war

Florida fight over 'baby boxes' part of bigger culture war

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Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced Tuesday she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease but vowed to continue her work in Congress, saying, “I’m not going to let Parkinson’s stop me from being me.