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IRS pledges more audits of wealthy, better customer service

IRS pledges more audits of wealthy, better customer service

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS released details Thursday on how it plans to use an infusion of $80 billion for improved operations, pledging to invest in new technology, hire more customer service representatives and expand its ability to audit high-wealt
Afghan women-run radio resumes broadcasts after shutdown

Afghan women-run radio resumes broadcasts after shutdown

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A women-run radio station in northeastern Afghanistan has resumed its broadcasts, after officials shut it down for a week for playing music during the holy month of Ramadan, a Taliban official and the head of the station said Friday.
Kansas passes anti-ESG bill, but it's milder than some want

Kansas passes anti-ESG bill, but it's milder than some want

TOPEKA, Kan.
Kansas OKs bill on opting kids out of LGBTQ-themed lessons

Kansas OKs bill on opting kids out of LGBTQ-themed lessons

TOPEKA, Kan.
Most oppose Social Security, Medicare cuts: AP-NORC poll

Most oppose Social Security, Medicare cuts: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most U.S. adults are opposed to proposals that would cut into Medicare or Social Security benefits, and a majority support raising taxes on the nation’s highest earners to keep Medicare running as is.
Dirty money: Ex-lawmaker gets 2 years for cesspool bribes

Dirty money: Ex-lawmaker gets 2 years for cesspool bribes

HONOLULU (AP) — A former Hawaii lawmaker was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison in a federal corruption case that's drawn attention to a perennial problem in the islands: the tens of thousands of cesspools that release 50 million gallons of ra
Two Canadian women arrested, RCMP seeks terrorist peace bonds

Two Canadian women arrested, RCMP seeks terrorist peace bonds

OTTAWA — The RCMP says its Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team arrested two women at the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and is seeking a terrorism peace bond against them under the Criminal Code.
Doctor behind cross-border rush for Ozempic in B.C. is suspended in Nova Scotia

Doctor behind cross-border rush for Ozempic in B.C. is suspended in Nova Scotia

BEDFORD, NOVA SCOTIA — The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia has suspended a doctor it says was responsible for thousands of prescriptions of the diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic that were mailed to Americans by two British Col
Troubles shadow lingers as N Ireland marks 25 years of peace

Troubles shadow lingers as N Ireland marks 25 years of peace

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Peter Olphert was 14 when Irish Republican Army gunmen killed his father. Forty years later, he says it’s time to set aside the past.
Arizona judge skeptical of suit seeking to execute prisoner

Arizona judge skeptical of suit seeking to execute prisoner

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge expressed skepticism about whether he can order any changes in response to a lawsuit against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, that attempts to force her to carry out an execution previously scheduled for Thursday.
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