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Automaker warns over UK operations and calls for Brexit trade deal renegotiation

Automaker warns over UK operations and calls for Brexit trade deal renegotiation

LONDON (AP) — The world's fourth-biggest carmaker by sales has warned of a potential existential threat to large parts of the British car industry unless the government moves to alter the terms of its post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union.
Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto

Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy will become law in North Carolina after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto late Tuesday.
Democrats keep Pennsylvania House majority, positioning party to prevent limits on abortion rights

Democrats keep Pennsylvania House majority, positioning party to prevent limits on abortion rights

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrats maintained their narrow Pennsylvania House majority Tuesday by winning a special election and along with it continued control over how the chamber will handle abortion, gun rights and election law legislation.

Tunisian journalist sentenced to 5 years in prison for counterterrorism reporting

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A Tunisian appeals court has sentenced a journalist to five years in prison for revealing details of a counterterrorism operation and refusing to reveal his sources, according to his lawyer, prompting outcry from media rights ad
Dozens of Serbia schools receive bomb threats following mass shootings in early May

Dozens of Serbia schools receive bomb threats following mass shootings in early May

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Dozens of Serbian schools on Wednesday received bomb threats, the education ministry said, amid security concerns following two mass shootings early this month, including one in an elementary school.
Democrat McCaffery, Republican Carluccio win primaries for Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat

Democrat McCaffery, Republican Carluccio win primaries for Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat

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Durham report takeaways: A 'seriously flawed' Russia investigation and its lasting impact on the FBI

Durham report takeaways: A 'seriously flawed' Russia investigation and its lasting impact on the FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bungled applications to eavesdrop on a former aide of then-candidate Donald Trump. Flawed research by a former British spy tasked with a sensitive, and political, assignment.
MP Michael Chong decries 'systemic failure' to notify him of China's alleged threats

MP Michael Chong decries 'systemic failure' to notify him of China's alleged threats

OTTAWA — Canada's spy agency has now been formally directed to investigate and disclose any foreign threats against parliamentarians or their families, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Tuesday, while the Conservative MP targeted by Beijing

Missouri terminates emergency rule to limit trans care for minors, some adults

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials on Tuesday abruptly terminated an unusual emergency rule proposed by the Republican attorney general that would have placed limits on transgender care for minors and some adults.
Maryland governor signs gun-control bills tightening requirements

Maryland governor signs gun-control bills tightening requirements

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed gun-control measures into law on Tuesday, and the National Rifle Association quickly filed a federal lawsuit against them.
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