Texas executions face delays over religious rights claims
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Executions in the nation’s busiest capital punishment state face delays amid legal questions…
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What abortion access looks like in America even before the Supreme Court reconsiders Roe v. Wade
By Tierney Sneed, CNN The blockbuster clash over Roe v. Wade now in front of the Supreme Court comes after a successful, decades-long guerrilla…
Continue Reading GOP doc dispenses sketchy medical advice on virus immunity
By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Roger Marshall won’t let people forget he’s a doctor. That’s clear because the…
Continue Reading Hezbollah member wanted for role in 1985 hijacking dies
BEIRUT (AP) — Ali Atwa, a senior Hezbollah operative who was on the FBI’s most wanted list for his role in one of the most notorious plane…
Continue Reading Pope to lawmakers: Climate change requires quick consensus
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is urging lawmakers worldwide to overcome “the narrow confines” of…
Continue Reading McConnell seizes on debt standoff to undermine Biden agenda
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — During the recent standoff over the nation’s debt limit, Senate Republican…
Continue ReadingApple Store security guard stabbed over face mask dispute in NYC
By Laura Studley, CNN A dispute over wearing a face mask led to the stabbing of an Apple Store security guard Friday, a spokesperson with the New…
Continue Reading Green leader: ‘Long way’ to go in talks to form German govt
BERLIN (AP) — A leader of the Greens say the multiparty talks on forming a new German government have “a long way to go” and will have to…
Continue Reading Russia hits new virus death record as autumn surge persists
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has recorded a new record-high daily death toll from COVID-19, continuing a persistent rise that has brought new records…
Continue Reading UK eyes ‘walk me home’ phone-tracker to protect lone women
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A top British government official is backing a phone company’s proposal for a new tracking service…
Continue Reading Syria’s Assad allows exiled uncle to return to avoid prison
By SARAH EL DEEB and ANGELA CHARLTON BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian pro-government newspaper says that President Bashar Assad has allowed his exiled uncle…
Continue Reading Chopin portrait bought at flea market is from 19th century
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A peeling portrait of Polish piano composer Frederic Chopin purchased at a flea market…
Continue ReadingA teacher at a North Carolina charter school resigns after claims of ‘field slave’ comments to Black students
By Rebekah Riess, CNN A teacher at a North Carolina charter school has resigned after parents brought to light a number of alleged racist incidents,…
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Hamilton mitigates grid penalty with strong qualifying run
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer Lewis Hamilton had the fastest qualifying time at the Turkish Grand Prix but a 10-place grid penalty…
Continue Reading Former Israeli soldier assaulted outside station in Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — A former Israeli soldier has been assaulted in Germany’s capital in what police describe as an antisemitic incident. The assault…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Could Facebook sue whistleblower Frances Haugen?
By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer Facebook has recently taken a harsher tone toward whistleblower Frances Haugen, suggesting that the social network…
Continue Reading A growing worry for charities: Tax havens for the rich
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer A spotlight that has been thrown on how many of the rich and powerful shield their wealth is also intensifying…
Continue Reading Taliban say they won’t work with US to contain Islamic State
By KATHY GANNON Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have ruled out cooperation with the U.S. to contain extremist groups in Afghanistan.…
Continue Reading Hungary comes to Poland’s defense over EU court ruling
By VANESSA GERA and JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Hungary’s prime minister has signed a government resolution welcoming a…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: How China flights near Taiwan inflame tensions
By DAVID RISING Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A spate of Chinese military flights off southwestern Taiwan in recent days has prompted alarm from…
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