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Boston transit agency to try urine sensors on elevators

Boston transit agency to try urine sensors on elevators

BOSTON (AP) — Urine trouble no more, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority hopes, with a new program to tackle public urination in system elevators with technology.
New film tells tale of former football player Wilbur Jackson

New film tells tale of former football player Wilbur Jackson

OZARK, Ala. (AP) — Less than an hour before the premiere of the documentary “Quiet Pioneer: The Wilbur Jackson Story,” co-producers Jon Nelson and Phil Cantor didn’t try to hide their emotions.
Alaska high court reverses ruling that roiled House election

Alaska high court reverses ruling that roiled House election

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The special primary for Alaska's only U.S. House seat moved forward as planned Saturday following a tense legal fight over ballot access issues that had cast a shadow over the election.
US judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas

US judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada woman has lost her bid in a U.S. court to force international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to pay millions of dollars more than the $375,000 in hush money she received after claiming he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009. U.S.
Miami Cubans oppose Democrat-backed Spanish radio deal

Miami Cubans oppose Democrat-backed Spanish radio deal

MIAMI (AP) — A major effort backed by Democratic fundraisers to purchase Spanish-language radio stations is stirring up opposition in Miami, where Cuban exiles describe it as an attempt to stifle conservative voices in markets where Democrats have lo
Judge rules against Alaska in ballot access case

Judge rules against Alaska in ballot access case

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge on Friday ruled that Alaska elections officials cannot certify the results of the by-mail special primary for U.S.
Prosecutor who charged Michigan cop praised by his critics

Prosecutor who charged Michigan cop praised by his critics

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
Panel allows Trump pick to run for Wisconsin governor

Panel allows Trump pick to run for Wisconsin governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin elections officials voted Friday to allow Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate to stay on the Republican primary ballot in the presidential battleground state, pushing aside a Democratic challenge to his nomination papers.
Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth

Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth

A Texas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender-confirming medical care, a new obstacle to the state labeling such treatments as child abuse.
UK judge rejects bid to ground Rwanda deportation flight

UK judge rejects bid to ground Rwanda deportation flight

LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Friday rejected a bid to ground a flight due to take more than 30 asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda next week, but gave the migrants permission for a last-minute appeal.