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North Dakota limits bathroom use for transgender people

North Dakota limits bathroom use for transgender people

Transgender kids and adults in North Dakota won’t be able to access bathrooms, locker rooms or showers that match the gender they identify with in places like college dorms or jails, under a new law signed by Republican Gov. Doug Burgum.
Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 campaign in Arkansas

Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 campaign in Arkansas

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas Gov.
In a growing India, some struggle to prove they are Indians

In a growing India, some struggle to prove they are Indians

MURKATA, India (AP) — Krishna Biswas is scared. Unable to prove his Indian citizenship, he is at risk of being sent to a detention center, far away from his modest hut built of bamboo wood that looks down on fields lush with corn.
UN says at least 55 migrants drowned in shipwreck off Libya

UN says at least 55 migrants drowned in shipwreck off Libya

CAIRO (AP) — A rubber boat carrying dozens of Europe-bound migrants sank off the coast of Libya and at least 55 people drowned, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said Wednesday.
Pope allows women to vote at upcoming bishops' meeting

Pope allows women to vote at upcoming bishops' meeting

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has decided to give women the right to vote at an upcoming meeting of bishops, an historic reform that reflects his hopes to give women greater decision-making responsibilities and laypeople more say in the life of th
China says it will send peace envoy to Ukraine

China says it will send peace envoy to Ukraine

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a phone call on Wednesday that his government will send a peace envoy to Ukraine and other nations, state media said, after Beijing said it wants to act as media
Iran says senior cleric on Assembly of Experts shot dead

Iran says senior cleric on Assembly of Experts shot dead

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A senior Shiite cleric in Iran was shot and killed Wednesday in an attack in a northern province along the Caspian Sea, authorities said.
Intensity of clashes eases amid Sudan truce, residents say

Intensity of clashes eases amid Sudan truce, residents say

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese in the capital of Khartoum and the neighboring city of Omdurman reported sporadic clashes early Wednesday between the military and a rival paramilitary force but said the intensity of fighting had dwindled on the secon
Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport

Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport

WASHINGTON (AP) — A ground assault by the Taliban killed the Islamic State militant who spearheaded the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. troops and about 170 Afghans dead during the chaotic U.S.
As epic snow melts, a California community braces for floods

As epic snow melts, a California community braces for floods

LEMOORE, Calif. (AP) — Ron Caetano is packed and ready to go. His family photos and valuables are in the trailer and he’s put food in carry totes. He moved the rabbits and chickens and their automatic feeders to higher ground.