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Latest ruling on pill shifts US abortion landscape again

A federal appeals court has kept an abortion pill available, clarifying the U.S. abortion landscape but not settling it. The court's decision late Wednesday preserved but narrowed access to an abortion pill across the U.S.
N. Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missile

N. Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missile

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it flight-tested a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time, a possible breakthrough in its efforts to acquire a more powerful, harder-to-detect weapon targeting the continenta
China defense minister to meet Russian counterpart in Moscow

China defense minister to meet Russian counterpart in Moscow

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu will visit Russia next week for meetings with counterpart Sergei Shoigu and other military officials, China's Defense Ministry said Friday.
Can France's constitutional body halt disputed pension bill?

Can France's constitutional body halt disputed pension bill?

PARIS (AP) — French protesters are bracing for an expected ruling Friday by a top constitutional body that they hope will derail President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular pension reform plan.
German town bids farewell to nuclear, eyes hydrogen future

German town bids farewell to nuclear, eyes hydrogen future

LINGEN, Germany (AP) — For 35 years, the Emsland nuclear power plant in northwestern Germany has reliably provided millions of homes with electricity and many with well-paid jobs in what was once an agricultural backwater.
Report: Thomas sold real estate to donor, didn't report deal

Report: Thomas sold real estate to donor, didn't report deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative mega-donor Harlan Crow purchased three properties belonging to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family, in a transaction worth more than $100,000 that Thomas never reported, according to the non-profit inve
Emotions high at French protests over Macron's pension plan

Emotions high at French protests over Macron's pension plan

PARIS (AP) — Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched again Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a crucial decision on whether the measure meets co
China sanctions US Congress member for Taiwan visit

China sanctions US Congress member for Taiwan visit

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China sanctioned a United States lawmaker Thursday for his visit to Taiwan, saying he violated the “One China” principle that says Beijing has sovereignty over the island.
India's stretched health care fails millions in rural areas

India's stretched health care fails millions in rural areas

SURGUJA, India (AP) — Poonam Gond is learning to describe her pain by numbers. Zero means no pain and 10 is agony. Gond was at seven late last month.
Guardsman arrested in leak of classified military documents

Guardsman arrested in leak of classified military documents

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Massachusetts Air National Guard member was arrested Thursday in connection with the disclosure of highly classified military documents about the Ukraine war and other top national security issues, an alarming breach that has rais
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