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Alaska law saying only doctors can provide abortions is unconstitutional, judge rules

Alaska law saying only doctors can provide abortions is unconstitutional, judge rules

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska judge struck down Wednesday a decades-old state law that restricted who could perform abortions in the state.
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Alaska judge rules a state law saying only doctors can provide abortions is unconstitutional

Alaska judge rules a state law saying only doctors can provide abortions is unconstitutional

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska judge struck down Wednesday a decades-old state law that restricted who could perform abortions in the state.
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US accuses Russia of using state media to spread disinformation before the November election

US accuses Russia of using state media to spread disinformation before the November election

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced wide-ranging actions Wednesday meant to call out Russian influence in the upcoming U.S.
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Police swarm Georgia high school after it's placed on lockdown as students evacuated to stadium

Police swarm Georgia high school after it's placed on lockdown as students evacuated to stadium

WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia high school was put on lockdown Wednesday and students gathered in its football stadium.
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The US is preparing to accuse Russia of disinformation campaigns targeting the presidential election

The US is preparing to accuse Russia of disinformation campaigns targeting the presidential election

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to accuse Russia of disinformation campaigns targeting the presidential election.
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Ukrainian foreign minister resigns ahead of expected reshuffling of government leaders

Ukrainian foreign minister resigns ahead of expected reshuffling of government leaders

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, one of Ukraine's most recognizable faces on the international stage, resigned Wednesday ahead of an expected reshuffling of government leaders.
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In Asia, pope urges Indonesia to live up to promise of 'harmony in diversity,' fight extremism

In Asia, pope urges Indonesia to live up to promise of 'harmony in diversity,' fight extremism

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Pope Francis urged Indonesia to live up to its promise of “harmony in diversity” and fight religious intolerance on Wednesday, as he set a rigorous pace for an 11-day, four-nation trip through tropical Southeast Asia and Oce
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Mexico's Congress advances contentious bill to make all judges run for election

Mexico's Congress advances contentious bill to make all judges run for election

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The lower house of Mexico’s Congress approved contentious legislation Wednesday that would launch the most sweeping judicial overhaul of the century by requiring all judges to stand for election.
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Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A court in Greenland has again extended the time in custody for a prominent anti-whaling activist as Denmark considers an extradition request from Japan.
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Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A court in Greenland has again extended the time in custody for a prominent anti-whaling activist as Denmark considers an extradition request from Japan.
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