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Critics question if longtime Democratic congressman from Georgia is too old for reelection

Critics question if longtime Democratic congressman from Georgia is too old for reelection

CONYERS, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Rep. David Scott faces multiple Democratic primary opponents in his quest for a 12th congressional term in a sharply reconfigured suburban Atlanta district.
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Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail

Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail

PHOENIX (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner said she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges.
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Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care

BOCA RATON, Fla.
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A list of mass killings in the United States this year

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

The latest mass killing in the U.S. happened Monday, April 29, in Charlotte, North Carolina, where four officers were fatally shot in the deadliest attack on U.S. law enforcement since 2016.
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New era for pot regulation leaves old problem: Many cannabis companies can't find a bank

New era for pot regulation leaves old problem: Many cannabis companies can't find a bank

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration's move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous but still controlled drug was hailed as a monumental step in reshaping national policy.
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Biden's historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters

Biden's historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters

PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden may eventually ban TikTok , but he's moving to give something back to the young people who dominate the popular social media app — a looser federal grip on marijuana .
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What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
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AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University while clashes break out at UCLA NEW YORK (AP) — The pro-Palestinian demonstration that paralyzed Columbia University ended in dramatic fashion, with police carrying riot shields burstin
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Stock market today: Global stocks are mixed after Wall St tumble. Most markets close for holiday

Stock market today: Global stocks are mixed after Wall St tumble. Most markets close for holiday

HONG KONG (AP) — Britain's index opened higher Wednesday while Japan and Australian markets fell, with most of the markets closed for a holiday . Meanwhile, stocks in the United States closed out their worst month since September. U.S.
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Stock market today: Asian stocks follow Wall St tumble. Most markets in the region close for holiday

Stock market today: Asian stocks follow Wall St tumble. Most markets in the region close for holiday

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks fell Wednesday with most of the markets in the region closed for a holiday. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks closed out their worst month since September. Oil prices were lower and U.S. futures were mixed.
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