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Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened

Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Drones that the Kremlin said were launched by Ukraine flew deep inside Russian territory, including one that got within 100 kilometers (60 miles) of Moscow, signaling breaches in Russian defenses as President Vladimir Putin order
UN report: Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran

UN report: Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran

VIENNA (AP) — Inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog found uranium particles enriched up to 83.7% in Iran's underground Fordo nuclear site, a report seen Tuesday by The Associated Press said.
Idaho joins Texas lawsuit over new federal clean-water rules

Idaho joins Texas lawsuit over new federal clean-water rules

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho has joined a Texas lawsuit against the Biden administration's waterway protections , claiming the rules are too vague and violate state sovereignty rights. The lawsuit, originally filed in southern Texas' federal courts Jan.
'Economic engine': Alberta predicting $2.4-billion surplus for petro-powered economy

'Economic engine': Alberta predicting $2.4-billion surplus for petro-powered economy

EDMONTON — Alberta is predicting a $2.4-billion budget surplus for its petro-powered economy this year, with plans to take a big bite out of its debt and put up guardrails to prevent eye-popping deficits when oil booms go bust.
Mississippi could renew initiatives but ban them on abortion

Mississippi could renew initiatives but ban them on abortion

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi residents might get back the ability to enact public policy through statewide ballot initiatives, but people would be banned from using the process to change abortion laws.
Indiana Senate joins states trying to limit transgender care

Indiana Senate joins states trying to limit transgender care

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republican state Senators voted Tuesday to advance a ban on all gender-affirming care for those under 18, the latest in this year's movement by conservative states aiming to limit the rights of transgender youth.

West Virginia 'religious freedom' bill headed to governor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia bill described by supporters as a tool to protect religious freedom and labeled a “license to discriminate” by LGBTQ rights advocates is headed to the desk of Republican Gov. Jim Justice.
'Beacon of hope': B.C. advocates cheer free contraception promise in 2023 budget

'Beacon of hope': B.C. advocates cheer free contraception promise in 2023 budget

VICTORIA — Advocates are celebrating news British Columbia will become the first in Canada to make prescription contraception free to all residents starting April 1. The announcement first promised by the B.C.
House Republicans aim to make Canada-U.S. border part of national security debate

House Republicans aim to make Canada-U.S. border part of national security debate

WASHINGTON — House Republicans drafted the Canada-U.S.
New College conservative board votes to abolish DEI office

New College conservative board votes to abolish DEI office

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Trustees picked by Republican Gov.
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