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Database error challenges Arizona's rules that require voters to submit citizenship documents

Database error challenges Arizona's rules that require voters to submit citizenship documents

PHOENIX (AP) — Nearly 100,000 voters who haven't submitted citizenship documents might be prevented from participating in Arizona's state and local elections, a significant number for the battleground state where races have been tight.
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Casualties in Myanmar push Southeast Asia's death toll from Typhoon Yagi past 500

Casualties in Myanmar push Southeast Asia's death toll from Typhoon Yagi past 500

BANGKOK (AP) — Floods and landslides in Myanmar triggered by last week’s Typhoon Yagi and seasonal monsoon rains have claimed at least 226 lives, with 77 people missing, state-run media reported Tuesday.
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EU chief unveils her new team with women in top roles in right-leaning Commission

EU chief unveils her new team with women in top roles in right-leaning Commission

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen put women in many of the top roles on her new team for her next five-year tenure at the head of the bloc on Tuesday, despite the reluctance of many EU member states to give in to her demand fo
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A French man admits in court to drugging his wife so that he and dozens of men could rape her

A French man admits in court to drugging his wife so that he and dozens of men could rape her

“I am guilty,” Dominique Pélicot told his wife in court. “I regret everything I did. I ask you for forgiveness, even if it is unpardonable.” Asked if she wanted to respond, Gisèle Pélicot turned and left the stand.
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Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says

Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida law enforcement officials will launch their own criminal investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that will run parallel to the federal probe, Gov.
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Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia

Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s parliament on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that curtails LGBTQ+ rights, a measure that echoes laws adopted in neighboring Russia .
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Militants attack a military training camp near the airport in Mali's capital, inflicting casualties

Militants attack a military training camp near the airport in Mali's capital, inflicting casualties

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Jihadis attacked a military training camp near the airport in Mali’s capital on Tuesday as explosions were heard in the area. Within hours, the government said it was temporarily closing the airport in Bamako.
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Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says

Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says

WEST PALM BEACH, Fl. (AP) — Florida law enforcement will launch a state-level criminal probe of the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday.
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Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia

Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s parliament on Tuesday approved draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, a measure that is similar to laws adopted in neighboring Russia.
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Myanmar's death toll from Typhoon Yagi rises past 200, with tallying hindered by civil war

Myanmar's death toll from Typhoon Yagi rises past 200, with tallying hindered by civil war

BANGKOK (AP) — Floods and landslides in Myanmar triggered by last week’s Typhoon Yagi and seasonal monsoon rains have claimed at least 226 lives, with 77 people missing, state-run media reported Tuesday.
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