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Biden kicks off Easter egg roll with talk of reelection bid

Biden kicks off Easter egg roll with talk of reelection bid

WASHINGTON (AP) — Not even the annual White House Easter Egg Roll is safe from presidential politics.
Drag community gets support at public library story times after escalating protests

Drag community gets support at public library story times after escalating protests

CALGARY — In a classroom inside Country Hills Library, a member of Calgary's drag community reads books to children. Dressed in a green and blue vest over a white shirt with a black tie, The Frizz asks participants to join in. "Just. Be. Who. You.
Blumenthal to leave hospital after surgery for parade injury

Blumenthal to leave hospital after surgery for parade injury

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Sen.
Ukraine, Russia send home around 200 troops in prisoner swap

Ukraine, Russia send home around 200 troops in prisoner swap

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More than 200 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have returned home in a prisoner swap, the warring countries said Monday.
Police car firebombed in protest against NIreland peace deal

Police car firebombed in protest against NIreland peace deal

LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland (AP) — Demonstrators opposing the Good Friday peace agreement that ended three decades of hostilities in Northern Ireland firebombed a police car Monday in Londonderry during a march on the agreement's 25th anniversary,
Biden and Irish poets: 'Hope and history,' a lifelong love

Biden and Irish poets: 'Hope and history,' a lifelong love

NEW YORK (AP) — When President Joe Biden visits Ireland this week, he will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, confer with top officials on current issues and honor his Irish ancestors.
Next abortion battles may be among states with clashing laws

Next abortion battles may be among states with clashing laws

Abortion is banned in Idaho at all stages of pregnancy, but the governor on Wednesday signed another law making it illegal to provide help within the state’s boundaries to minors seeking an abortion without parental consent.
Susan L. Shirk’s 'illuminating' book on China's rise wins Lionel Gelber Prize

Susan L. Shirk’s 'illuminating' book on China's rise wins Lionel Gelber Prize

TORONTO — An examination of China’s evolution from fragile superpower to global heavyweight has won the $50,000 Lionel Gelber Prize. Susan L.

Doctors express 'cautious optimism' on Berlusconi's health

ROME (AP) — The condition of former Italian premier Silvio Berlucsconi, hospitalized in intensive care for a lung infection, is progressively improving, allowing for “cautious optimism,” his doctors said Monday.
English doctors' strike could be catastrophic, official says

English doctors' strike could be catastrophic, official says

LONDON (AP) — Britain is bracing for a four-day walkout by tens of thousands of doctors at the state-funded health care system that one official warned Monday could be “catastrophic” and postpone up to 350,000 appointments.
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