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State of the Union? Congress doesn't fully reflect diversity

State of the Union? Congress doesn't fully reflect diversity

WASHINGTON (AP) — When lawmakers gather for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, the Republican side of the aisle will look slightly different than it did a few years ago.
Aid, rescuers rushed to Turkey, Syria after deadly quake

Aid, rescuers rushed to Turkey, Syria after deadly quake

Many governments and aid groups have rushed to dispatch personnel, funds and equipment to help the rescue efforts in quake-stricken areas of Turkey and Syria .
Intruder breaches base of Air Force One, shot fired

Intruder breaches base of Air Force One, shot fired

WASHINGTON (AP) — Another intruder has breached the home of Air Force One, one of the nation's most sensitive military bases, and this time a resident opened fire on the trespasser, Joint Base Andrews said in a statement late Monday.
Hong Kong transgender men win appeal over status change

Hong Kong transgender men win appeal over status change

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s top court ruled Monday that full sex reassignment surgery should not be a prerequisite for transgender people to have their gender changed on their official identity cards, in a move that is likely to have a far-reaching
Mendicino: foreign-agent registry would need equity lens, could be part of 'tool box'

Mendicino: foreign-agent registry would need equity lens, could be part of 'tool box'

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says a registry to track foreign agents operating in Canada can only be implemented in lockstep with diverse communities.
N. Korean leader orders military to improve war readiness

N. Korean leader orders military to improve war readiness

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to expand its combat exercises and strengthen war preparedness as he looks to escalate an already provocative run in weapons demonstrations in the face of deepening te
Key Republican wants Ga. as early primary state - in 2028

Key Republican wants Ga. as early primary state - in 2028

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger wants his state to become an early presidential primary host — just not in 2024, as President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party are pushing.
Canada 'stands ready' to help after deadly earthquake rocks Turkey, Syria: Trudeau

Canada 'stands ready' to help after deadly earthquake rocks Turkey, Syria: Trudeau

Canada is ready to help in the aftermath of a disastrous earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday, as authorities in those countries reported that more than4,000 people had died and thousands more were injured.

More funds head to Minn. attorney general, public defenders

ST. PAUL, Minn.
Tennessee Gov. Lee proposes $100M for anti-abortion centers

Tennessee Gov. Lee proposes $100M for anti-abortion centers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brushing aside calls to tweak one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States, Tennessee Gov.
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