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Lawsuit seeks end to NY’s ban on jurors with felony records

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York civil rights organization sued the state’s court system Thursday seeking to overturn a law barring people with felony convictions from serving on juries.
Many questions on $52B storm protection plan in NY, NJ

Many questions on $52B storm protection plan in NY, NJ

PERTH AMBOY, N.J.
Jailed Nobel laureate Bialiatski barred from sending speech

Jailed Nobel laureate Bialiatski barred from sending speech

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Imprisoned Belarusian human rights campaigner Ales Bialiatski, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with rights groups in Russia and Ukraine , hasn't been allowed by Belarus authorities to hand over his speech for the award ceremo
Military received 2,400 applications from permanent residents in November

Military received 2,400 applications from permanent residents in November

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces says it has received hundreds of applications from permanent residents interested in joining the military, but getting those prospective recruits into uniform could take up to two years.
AP WAS THERE: Supreme Court legalizes interracial marriage

AP WAS THERE: Supreme Court legalizes interracial marriage

WASHINGTON (AP) — EDITOR’S NOTE: On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court was wrapping up the final orders for the term.
Protests in Sudan demand army leave power, reject deal

Protests in Sudan demand army leave power, reject deal

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Sudan's capital Thursday, demanding the ouster of its military rulers and rejecting a deal for the gradual transfer of power to civilian leaders.

South Dakota governor orders review of Chinese investments

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear criticizes Trump, gently knocks Biden

Kentucky Gov. Beshear criticizes Trump, gently knocks Biden

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov.
WNBA star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout

WNBA star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a high-profile prisoner exchange, as the U.S.
Pennsylvania panel updates anti-discrimination regulations

Pennsylvania panel updates anti-discrimination regulations

HARRISBURG, Pa.
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