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Australia targets Myanmar, Iran with economic sanctions

Australia targets Myanmar, Iran with economic sanctions

Australia on Wednesday announced targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against “individuals responsible for egregious human rights abuses” in Myanmar two years after a military junta seized power in the Southeast Asian country.
Nikki Haley planning Feb. 15 launch for 2024 White House bid

Nikki Haley planning Feb. 15 launch for 2024 White House bid

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley is moving closer to making her presidential campaign official. On Wednesday, supporters of the former South Carolina governor will get an email invitation to a Feb.
California releases its own plan for Colorado River cuts

California releases its own plan for Colorado River cuts

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California released a plan Tuesday detailing how Western states reliant on the Colorado River should save more water. It came a day after the six other states in the river basin made a competing proposal.
Hong Kong bans CBD, forcing businesses to shut or revamp

Hong Kong bans CBD, forcing businesses to shut or revamp

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong banned CBD as a “dangerous drug” and imposed harsh penalties for its possession on Wednesday, forcing fledging businesses to shut down or revamp.
Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny

Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Justice Department has been scrutinizing a controversial artificial intelligence tool used by a Pittsburgh-area child protective services agency following concerns that the tool could lead to discrimination against families with
Thai police apologize for Taiwan actor's alleged extortion

Thai police apologize for Taiwan actor's alleged extortion

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's police commissioner apologized Tuesday after seven officers were placed under investigation for allegedly extorting money from a Taiwanese actor who was visiting Bangkok on a holiday.
Unions buoyant as 1.27 million French protest pension reform

Unions buoyant as 1.27 million French protest pension reform

PARIS (AP) — An estimated 1.
Mississippi's 1st Black woman legislator won't seek new term

Mississippi's 1st Black woman legislator won't seek new term

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The first Black woman elected to the Mississippi Legislature said Tuesday that she will not seek another term, 38 years after she first took office. Democratic Rep.
Michigan moves for early slot for 2024 presidential primary

Michigan moves for early slot for 2024 presidential primary

LANSING, Mich.
Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues

Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep.
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