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Nigeria opposition renews calls to overturn election result

Nigeria opposition renews calls to overturn election result

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's opposition renewed calls for the election result to be overturned on Thursday, a day after the country announced its new president-elect.
Publisher behind Xi biography released from China prison

Publisher behind Xi biography released from China prison

A Hong Kong-based publisher who was arrested while preparing to release an unauthorized biography of Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been freed after serving a 10-year sentence in a south China prison.
B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

VICTORIA — The failure of a massive, multi-year money laundering investigation to yield charges is a "shocking" example of the shortfalls of federal financial crime law, British Columbia Premier David Eby said Thursday.
Householder's claims questioned as corruption testimony ends

Householder's claims questioned as corruption testimony ends

CINCINNATI (AP) — Government prosecutors used former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder 's own speeches, photographs and conversations against him on Thursday, as they sought to unravel the Republican's denials of key elements of the secretly funde
Trump can be sued for Jan. 6 riot harm, Justice Dept. says

Trump can be sued for Jan. 6 riot harm, Justice Dept. says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S.
Tesla gets $330M tax deal for Nevada expansion, truck plant

Tesla gets $330M tax deal for Nevada expansion, truck plant

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tesla won more than $330 million in tax breaks from Nevada on Thursday for the company's commitment to a massive expansion of its sprawling vehicle battery facilities east of Reno, including the construction of a new electric semi-tr

Walgreens won't sell abortion pill by mail in 20 states

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Walgreens on Thursday said it won't sell an abortion pill by mail in 20 conservative-led states.
Two Americans arrested on charges of selling tech to Russia

Two Americans arrested on charges of selling tech to Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday arrested two Kansas men on allegations that the pair illegally exported aviation-related technology to Russia and provided repair services for the equipment.
Utah lawmakers advance abortion clinic ban over protests

Utah lawmakers advance abortion clinic ban over protests

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lawmakers advanced a measure to limit where people can get abortions in Utah, banning abortion clinics and effectively requiring they only be provided in hospitals.
Members of an Afghan refugee family killed in multi-vehicle crash in B.C.

Members of an Afghan refugee family killed in multi-vehicle crash in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Three members of a family that had newly arrived from Afghanistan were the victims of a multi-vehicle crash in British Columbia's Interior on Wednesday.
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