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North Dakota governor signs trans athlete bans into law

North Dakota governor signs trans athlete bans into law

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday evening signed two transgender athlete bans into law, effectively prohibiting transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams in K-12 and college.
Ex-firefighter gets prison for Jan. 6 extinguisher attack

Ex-firefighter gets prison for Jan. 6 extinguisher attack

A retired firefighter who threw a fire extinguisher at police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Tuesday to more than four years in prison.
Manhattan DA sues Rep. Jordan over Trump indictment inquiry

Manhattan DA sues Rep. Jordan over Trump indictment inquiry

NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued Rep.
AP source: Democrats pick Chicago to host 2024 convention

AP source: Democrats pick Chicago to host 2024 convention

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have chosen Chicago to host their 2024 national convention, trying to keep the party's momentum going after last fall's midterm election success in the critical Midwest.
Fancy a dip? An Olympic reboot for Paris' toxic River Seine

Fancy a dip? An Olympic reboot for Paris' toxic River Seine

PARIS (AP) — Even before he has dipped his toes into the murky waters of Paris ' famous but forbidden River Seine, French triathlete Thibaut Rigaudeau is already fielding questions from disbelieving friends.
Louisville bank employee livestreamed attack that killed 5

Louisville bank employee livestreamed attack that killed 5

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace Monday morning, killing five people — including a close friend of Kentucky's governor — while livestreaming the attack on Instagram, authorities said.
Germany: 'Uncooperative' squirrel freed from manhole cover

Germany: 'Uncooperative' squirrel freed from manhole cover

BERLIN (AP) — Firefighters say they have freed an “uncooperative” squirrel that was stuck in a manhole cover in western Germany — echoing a similar incident that happened in the same city four years ago.
Boston heads to Fever as No. 1 pick in WNBA draft, Canada's Amihere picked eighth overall

Boston heads to Fever as No. 1 pick in WNBA draft, Canada's Amihere picked eighth overall

NEW YORK (AP) — The Indiana Fever made the most of the first No. 1 draft pick in franchise history, selecting Aliyah Boston.
Black lawmaker who was expelled reinstated to Tennessee seat

Black lawmaker who was expelled reinstated to Tennessee seat

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House was reinstated Monday after Nashville’s governing council voted to send him straight back to the Legislature.
Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order

Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S., calling the decision “extraordinary and unprecedented.
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