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As India’s population soars above all, fewer women have jobs

As India’s population soars above all, fewer women have jobs

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Sheela Singh cried the day she handed in her resignation. For 16 years, she had been a social worker in Mumbai, India's frenetic financial capital, and she loved the work.
Proud Boys leaders' Jan. 6 sedition trial inches to a close

Proud Boys leaders' Jan. 6 sedition trial inches to a close

WASHINGTON (AP) — After almost three months of testimony, dozens of witnesses and countless legal fights, a jury will soon decide whether the onetime leader of the Proud Boys extremist group is guilty in one of the most serious cases brought in the J
Expelled Tennessee lawmakers both seeking seats again

Expelled Tennessee lawmakers both seeking seats again

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Fly Away Home: fate uncertain for newly returned bird sculpture in Dorchester, N.B.

Fly Away Home: fate uncertain for newly returned bird sculpture in Dorchester, N.B.

A giant sculpture of a bird that long ruled the roost in a small New Brunswick village has been restored to its rightful perch, but it's not receiving a universally warm welcome home. Residents of Dorchester, N.B.
Ukraine attacks continue amid Easter pleas for peace

Ukraine attacks continue amid Easter pleas for peace

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Weekend shelling by Russian forces killed at least seven civilians, Ukrainian officials reported Sunday as Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby used their traditional Easter messages to highlight the war in Ukra
Iowa won't pay for rape victims' abortions or contraceptives

Iowa won't pay for rape victims' abortions or contraceptives

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception — and in rare cases, abortions — for victims of sexual assault, a move that drew criticism from some victim advocates.
Health secretary slams abortion pill ruling as 'not America'

Health secretary slams abortion pill ruling as 'not America'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's top health official said Sunday that a court ruling threatening the availability of a main drug used in medication abortion was “not America" and he did not rule out defying the judge's order if necessary.
Review of democratic processes needed as ministerial responsibility changes: experts

Review of democratic processes needed as ministerial responsibility changes: experts

OTTAWA — One of the longest House of Commons committee filibusters in the last 10 years was the recent marathon attempt by the Liberals to prevent the prime minister's chief of staff from testifying about foreign interference.
Blumenthal breaks leg at UConn parade, to undergo surgery

Blumenthal breaks leg at UConn parade, to undergo surgery

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he expects to undergo surgery to repair a broken leg he suffered Saturday during a victory parade for the University of Connecticut men's basketball team.
Ilhan Omar embarks on new path no longer defined by 'firsts'

Ilhan Omar embarks on new path no longer defined by 'firsts'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was winding up for a speech at a Minnesota clean energy facility when he spotted a lawmaker in the crowd whom he wanted to recognize.
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