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Iowa Democratic Party chair steps down after caucus move

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The head of the Iowa Democratic Party plans to step down in the wake of a vote by the national party to put the South Carolina primary ahead of Iowa's caucuses, which have long been the first presidential nominating contest in

France ends visa dispute with Algeria linked to migration

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — France on Sunday announced the end to a visa dispute with Algeria, amid efforts to mend relations with North African neighbors.

EU reaches deal on emissions trading, social climate fund

BERLIN (AP) — European Union governments and lawmakers reached a deal Sunday on key elements of the 27-nation bloc's green deal, reforming the EU's trading system for greenhouse gas emissions and creating a new hardship fund for those hardest-hit by
Peru's dark past surfaces as young protester is laid to rest

Peru's dark past surfaces as young protester is laid to rest

QUINUA, Peru (AP) — This rural hamlet nestled high in the Peruvian Andes was the site of a major battle that secured South America’s independence from Spain in the 19th century.
What to watch as Jan. 6 panel cites Trump's 'attempted coup'

What to watch as Jan. 6 panel cites Trump's 'attempted coup'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Capitol riot will make its final public presentation Monday about the unprecedented effort by Donald Trump to overturn the results of the presidential election he lost in 2020.
Biden marks 50th anniversary of death of wife, daughter

Biden marks 50th anniversary of death of wife, daughter

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden and his family held a private memorial service Sunday to mark the 50th anniversary of the car crash that killed his first wife and their baby daughter.
Union Pacific railroad puts its shipping limits on hold

Union Pacific railroad puts its shipping limits on hold

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific says it will stop imposing temporary limits on certain businesses' shipments while it reviews the policy that federal regulators and shippers criticized at a hearing last week.
In crowded N.B. hospital, 88-year-old awaiting nursing home placed in supply room

In crowded N.B. hospital, 88-year-old awaiting nursing home placed in supply room

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — The daughter of an 88-year-old woman who spent part of Thursday in a supply room at an overcrowded New Brunswick hospital says she's alarmed by the shortages of space and staff in the province's health facilities.
Tunisian president urged to resign after election debacle

Tunisian president urged to resign after election debacle

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian opposition figures called Sunday for the president’s resignation after disastrous parliamentary elections in which less than 9% of voters cast ballots.
ALS patients contend with $158K price tag on new drug

ALS patients contend with $158K price tag on new drug

WASHINGTON (AP) — For two years, Becky Mourey pushed the Food and Drug Administration to approve an experimental drug for her Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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