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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles part of Italy northeast of Florence, but no damage reported so far

ROME (AP) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake has rattled parts of Tuscany. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Italy’s vulcanology institute says the quake’s epicenter was near Marradi, northeast of Florence, and struck at 5:10 a.m. It was preceded by some smaller temblors. The vulcanology agency noted that the area is considered at

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As Slovakia’s trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press MICHALOVCE, Slovakia (AP) — A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine if he returns to power. It’s a direct challenge to the European Union and NATO. Robert Fico and his

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As Slovakia’s trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press MICHALOVCE, Slovakia (AP) — A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine, in a direct challenge to the European Union and NATO, if he returns to power. Robert Fico, who led

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As leaders convene, the UN pushes toward its crucial global goals. But progress is lagging

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The commitments were far-reaching and ambitious. Among them: End extreme poverty and hunger. Ensure every child on Earth gets a quality secondary education. Achieve gender equality. Make significant inroads in tackling climate change. Create “universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.”

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Everything you need to know about this year’s meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly

By MALLIKA SEN Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic. Then, it was Russia’s war in Ukraine. Throughout it all, the perils of climate change, poverty and inequality have steadily, increasingly thrummed through each convening of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly. As the 78th session opens,

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Centuries after Native American remains were dug up, a new law returns them for reburial in Illinois

By JOHN O’CONNOR and MELISSA PEREZ WINDER Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials and Native Americans whose ancestors called the state home hope a new state law will speed the recovery and reburial of their relatives’ remains unearthed over the past two centuries. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Human Remains Protection Act last

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Stock market today: Asian shares weaker ahead of Federal Reserve interest rate decision

By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined in cautious trading Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s looming decision on interest rates. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 1.1% in morning trading to 33,177.75. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.5% to 7,192.40. South Korea’s Kospi edged down 0.3% to 2,568.12. Hong Kong’s

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Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within the scope of official duties in Georgia case, lawyer says

By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark was acting within the scope of his official duties when he wrote a letter expressing concern about alleged problems with the 2020 election in Georgia, his lawyer said Monday as he sought to move charges against Clark to federal court. Clark

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North Carolina Republicans seek control over state and local election boards ahead of 2024

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republicans who control the North Carolina legislature with veto-proof majorities are close to wresting supervision of elections from the governor and the governor’s party — almost always the Democrats for over a century. A bill that could reach Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk later this week

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Republican legislatures flex muscles to keep power in closely divided North Carolina and Wisconsin

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and GARY ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In 2020, North Carolina seemed the model of an evenly-divided swing state. Then-President Donald Trump barely won, beating Democrat Joe Biden by just over a percentage point. Meanwhile, the state’s Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, won reelection by a relatively comfortable 5 points. Even

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Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence

By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government said Monday the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation, responding to research that says three-in-four Australian users suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said popular dating companies such

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Dominican Republic’s president stands resolute on his closing of all borders with Haiti

By MARTÍN ADAMES ALCÁNTARA Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The president of the Dominican Republic on Sunday defended his decision to close air, sea and land traffic with neighboring Haiti in their dispute over construction of a canal targeting a river that runs through both countries. President Luis Abinader said in a

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