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Idaho governor signs 'abortion trafficking' bill into law

Idaho governor signs 'abortion trafficking' bill into law

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legal limits on abortion-related travel are the focus of a new law and a new lawsuit in Idaho, with Gov.
IMF head expects less than 3% global economic growth in 2023

IMF head expects less than 3% global economic growth in 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund chief said Thursday the world economy is expected to grow less than 3% this year, down from 3.4% last year, increasing the risk of hunger and poverty globally.
FDA forces unproven premature birth drug Makena off market

FDA forces unproven premature birth drug Makena off market

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday ordered the immediate market withdrawal of a drug intended to prevent premature births, which has remained available for years despite data showing it doesn't help pregnant women .
Liberal leader in Prince Edward Island stepping down after poor showing in election

Liberal leader in Prince Edward Island stepping down after poor showing in election

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Liberal leader announced today she will be stepping down, three days after the party made a poor showing in a provincial election that saw the incumbent Progressive Conservatives win a decisive majority.

Arkansas lawmakers reject proposed affirmative action ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
States and companies compete for billions to make hydrogen

States and companies compete for billions to make hydrogen

As fossil fuel emissions continue warming Earth’s atmosphere, the Biden administration is turning to hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity.
South Korean president invited to address US Congress

South Korean president invited to address US Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. congressional leaders have invited the president of South Korea to address a joint meeting during a visit to Washington later this month.
Applications for jobless aid rising but still at low levels

Applications for jobless aid rising but still at low levels

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid was higher over the past few months than the government had initially reported, reflecting a modest rise in layoffs as the economy has slowed in the face of higher interest rates.
Fighting in Myanmar sends thousands fleeing to Thailand

Fighting in Myanmar sends thousands fleeing to Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) — More than 5,000 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand in recent days as fighting between Myanmar’s army and armed resistance groups has intensified in the border area, Thai media and officials said Thursday.
Chinese President Xi calls for Ukraine peace talks

Chinese President Xi calls for Ukraine peace talks

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Thursday for peace talks over Ukraine after French President Emmanuel Macron appealed to him to “bring Russia to its senses,” but Xi gave no indication Beijing would use its leverage as Vladimir Putin's