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Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of US

Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of US

BILLINGS, Mont (AP) — A judge restored federal protections for gray wolves across much of the U.S. on Thursday after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump administration. U.S.
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Nevada governor rescinds mask mandate effective immediately

Nevada governor rescinds mask mandate effective immediately

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada is rescinding requirements for people to wear masks in public, becoming the latest state in the U.S.
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Prince William focuses on conservation during first UAE trip

Prince William focuses on conservation during first UAE trip

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Britain's Prince William on Thursday made his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates, where the future monarch highlighted his passionate work around wildlife conservation and climate change.
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South Africa's Ramaphosa to speak about nation's challenges

South Africa's Ramaphosa to speak about nation's challenges

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will Thursday outline how his government will tackle the country's pressing problems including corruption, nationwide power cuts, high unemployment, a troubled economy and the devastating ef
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Libya's east-based lawmakers name new PM, fueling divisions

Libya's east-based lawmakers name new PM, fueling divisions

CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s east-based parliament on Thursday appointed a new prime minister, a development that counters U.N. efforts to reconcile the divided country and one that will likely produce two parallel administrations.
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Report: Valieva tests positive for banned heart medication

Report: Valieva tests positive for banned heart medication

BEIJING (AP) — Olympic favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the team gold medal that she helped win earlier this week
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New York mask mandate to expire, but not in schools

New York mask mandate to expire, but not in schools

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the state will end a COVID-19 mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, but will keep masking rules in place in schools for now.
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Parent in college bribery scandal gets year in prison

Parent in college bribery scandal gets year in prison

BOSTON (AP) — A former casino executive who was one of just two parents to go to trial in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal was sentenced Wednesday to serve one year and one day in federal prison, the stiffest sentence so far handed do
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Senators strike bipartisan deal on domestic violence bill

Senators strike bipartisan deal on domestic violence bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a proposal Wednesday to reauthorize the 1990s-era law that extends protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence after it lapsed in 2019 because of Republican opposition. Sen.
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Jan. 6 committee subpoenas ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the U.S.
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