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Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana

Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices t
Fan sues Patriots, says they ruined his Brady-signed flag

Fan sues Patriots, says they ruined his Brady-signed flag

BOSTON (AP) — The New England Patriots caused irreparable damage to a U.S. flag signed by Tom Brady by improperly displaying it in the team's hall of fame at Gillette Stadium, the flag's owner contends in a federal lawsuit.
Nebraska senator sole finalist for U. of Florida president

Nebraska senator sole finalist for U. of Florida president

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is the sole finalist to become the president of the University of Florida, the school said Thursday, and the Republican senator has indicated that he will take the job.
2 Russians seek asylum after reaching remote Alaska island

2 Russians seek asylum after reaching remote Alaska island

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two Russians who said they fled the country to avoid compulsory military service have requested asylum in the U.S. after landing on a remote Alaska island in the Bering Sea, Alaska U.S. Sen.
Man pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy for Capitol attack

Man pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy for Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to plotting with other members of the far-right Proud Boys to violently stop the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election, making him the first member of the extremist group
US hits Iran with more sanctions over Mahsa Amini death

US hits Iran with more sanctions over Mahsa Amini death

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
Federal judge halts key parts of New York's new gun law

Federal judge halts key parts of New York's new gun law

ALBANY, N.Y.
Jan. 6 committee schedules next public hearing for Oct. 13

Jan. 6 committee schedules next public hearing for Oct. 13

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has scheduled its next hearing for Oct.
Man charged with smuggling pythons in his pants at US border

Man charged with smuggling pythons in his pants at US border

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York City man has been charged with smuggling three Burmese pythons in his pants at a U.S-Canadian border crossing.
At least 15 dead as 2 migrant boats sink in Greek waters

At least 15 dead as 2 migrant boats sink in Greek waters

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — At least 15 people have died after two boats carrying migrants sank in Greek waters, and rescuers were looking for dozens still missing, authorities said early Thursday.