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DeSantis eases voting rules in counties devastated by Ian

DeSantis eases voting rules in counties devastated by Ian

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday issued an executive order expanding voting access for the midterm elections in three counties where Hurricane Ian destroyed polling places and displaced thousands of people.
Federal prosecutors take over German rail sabotage probe

Federal prosecutors take over German rail sabotage probe

BERLIN (AP) — German federal prosecutors say they are taking charge of the investigation into the suspected sabotage of a railway communication system that brought trains to a standstill Saturday across northwestern Germany.
In Milwaukee, Latinos fed up with crime weigh GOP appeal

In Milwaukee, Latinos fed up with crime weigh GOP appeal

MILWAUKEE (AP) — In two decades of street outreach on Milwaukee’s south side, evangelical pastor Marty Calderon has offered Bible study, gang prevention, a safe place to stay for those battling addiction, and help getting jobs for those newly release
George W. Bush to be honored in Washington on World AIDS Day

George W. Bush to be honored in Washington on World AIDS Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura , are returning to Washington next month to be recognized for their work on combatting HIV/AIDS worldwide. The U.S.
Samsung gets temporary OK on China chip facilities

Samsung gets temporary OK on China chip facilities

Samsung Electronics has been granted an exception that will allow it to continue to at least temporarily maintain memory-chip production facilities in China, according to a Biden administration official, a week after the U.S.
Saudis say US sought 1 month delay of OPEC+ production cuts

Saudis say US sought 1 month delay of OPEC+ production cuts

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Thursday that the U.S. had urged it to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production by a month.
Ticket to ride: Germany eyes public transit revolution

Ticket to ride: Germany eyes public transit revolution

BERLIN (AP) — Germany wants to introduce a public transit pass that costs 49 euros ($47) a month and will be valid nationwide — if officials can agree on the funding.
With Putin, Palestinian leader rules out US role as mediator

With Putin, Palestinian leader rules out US role as mediator

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Palestinian president on Thursday used an audience with Vladimir Putin to denounce the United States, telling the Russian leader that he has no faith in Washington as a Mideast peace broker.
Ukraine dominates shortlist for EU human rights prize

Ukraine dominates shortlist for EU human rights prize

BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukrainian entries dominated Thursday's shortlist to win to European Union’s top human rights prize.
Suspect in killing of 2 in Slovakia's capital found dead

Suspect in killing of 2 in Slovakia's capital found dead

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s police said Thursday they found the body of a suspect who allegedly fatally shot two people the previous day in the capital in what some officials are suggesting was a hate crime.
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