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Democratic senators push bill focusing on local detainment of immigrants linked to violent crime

By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Democratic and independent senators are pushing legislation that focuses on immigrants — with permanent legal status or without — who are charged with or convicted of violent crimes. The bill would let the federal government request a court order that local authorities hold such

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Congress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert federal shutdown and bring budget fight to a close

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend and allows Congress, nearly six months into the budget year, to complete its work funding the government through September. Democrats were able

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Greek authorities overhaul wildfire response plans ahead of summer fire season

By ELENA BECATOROS and LEFTERIS PITARAKIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have presented new plans for tackling wildfires which often ravage the country during its hot, dry summers, including changes in the deployment of firefighting aircraft and increased staffing in specialized units. The new plans come after massive fires last year killed

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Over 300 French sports coaches, teachers and officials accused of sexual abuse or cover-ups in 2023

PARIS (AP) — France’s sports minister says that more than 300 French coaches, teachers and sports officials have been accused of sexual abuse or of covering up such wrongdoing in 2023. France launched a nationwide effort to uncover and combat sexual violence in sports four years ago when 10-time French skating champion Sarah Abitbol said

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Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, LINDSAY WHITEHURST, FRANK BAJAK and MIKE BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors, stifles innovation and keeps prices artificially high. The lawsuit, filed in federal court

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