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Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for minors

Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for minors

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kansas approved a plan early Friday to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth, capping a week of intensifying efforts to roll back LGBTQ rights.
Report: Russia charges Journal reporter with espionage

Report: Russia charges Journal reporter with espionage

MOSCOW (AP) — Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been charged with espionage in Russia and has entered a formal denial, two Russian news agencies reported Friday.
In DeSantis' shadow, Florida Democrats fight to be relevant

In DeSantis' shadow, Florida Democrats fight to be relevant

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Democrats don't have much to celebrate these days. The once dominant party hasn't elected a governor since 1994. It's more than a decade since a Democratic presidential candidate won the state.
US Senate leaders demand Russia release American journalist

US Senate leaders demand Russia release American journalist

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top two leaders demanded on Friday that Russia immediately release Evan Gershkovich in a rare bipartisan statement that condemned the detention of the Wall Street Journal reporter and declared that “journalism is not a
US adds a healthy 236,000 jobs despite Fed's rate hikes

US adds a healthy 236,000 jobs despite Fed's rate hikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a solid 236,000 jobs in March, suggesting that the economy remains on solid footing despite the nine interest rate hikes the Federal Reserve has imposed over the past year in its drive to tame inflation.
Lawsuit challenges Youngkin's limits on felon voting rights

Lawsuit challenges Youngkin's limits on felon voting rights

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A discretionary process being used by Virginia Gov.

Former Belarus politician gets 17-year sentence in absentia

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Belarusian opposition leader and former ally of President Alexander Lukashenko received a 17-year prison sentence in absentia Friday on charges that included forming an extremist group and discrediting Belarus.
Minnesota Legislature to return with much done, much to do

Minnesota Legislature to return with much done, much to do

ST. PAUL, Minn.
'Hanging in': David Suzuki shares insights as he retires from 'The Nature of Things'

'Hanging in': David Suzuki shares insights as he retires from 'The Nature of Things'

After 44 years as the face of Canada's premier science TV show, you might expect David Suzuki to feel a little sadness and a little nostalgia as he steps down as host of "The Nature of Things." Not so.
US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Schools and colleges across the U.S.