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GOP lawmakers override veto of transgender bill in Kentucky

GOP lawmakers override veto of transgender bill in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky.
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California may end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws

California may end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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Companies bid $264M in Gulf oil sale mandated by climate law

Companies bid $264M in Gulf oil sale mandated by climate law

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Oil companies offered a combined $264 million for drilling rights in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday in a sale mandated by last year’s climate bill compromise .
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Most gig workers paid sick leave under new Seattle law

Most gig workers paid sick leave under new Seattle law

SEATTLE (AP) — Most gig workers in Seattle will be permanently entitled to paid sick leave and safe time under a first-in-the-nation law signed by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Wednesday.
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TikTok ban pushed by Missouri's Hawley blocked in Senate

TikTok ban pushed by Missouri's Hawley blocked in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Missouri Sen.
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China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader

China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader

BEIJING (AP) — China threatened retaliation on Wednesday if U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Taiwan's president during her upcoming trip through Los Angeles.
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Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense

Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense

WASHINGTON (AP) — An FBI informant who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members on Jan.
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Biden to visit area of Mississippi ravaged by massive storm

Biden to visit area of Mississippi ravaged by massive storm

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on Friday to meet those impacted by last week's massive storm that ripped through more than a half-dozen towns, the White House announced Wednes
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Biden celebrates Greek Independence Day at the White House

Biden celebrates Greek Independence Day at the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden — surrounded by Greek-American politicians and community leaders — marked Greek Independence Day at the White House on Wednesday.
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Milley: US has long way to go to build munitions stockpile

Milley: US has long way to go to build munitions stockpile

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military “has a long ways to go” to beef up its munitions stockpiles and ensure the country is ready for any large-scale war, the top U.S. military officer told Congress on Wednesday. Army Gen.
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