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Illinois voters approve collective bargaining amendment

Illinois voters approve collective bargaining amendment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois voters have approved an amendment to their state constitution guaranteeing the right to bargain collectively.
EPA leader listens to water concerns in Mississippi capital

EPA leader listens to water concerns in Mississippi capital

JACKSON, Miss.
Migration talks mark progress in tense U.S.-Cuba relations

Migration talks mark progress in tense U.S.-Cuba relations

HAVANA (AP) — Following a series of talks on migration with the Biden administration, Cuba said Tuesday that it will receive deportation flights from the United States that had been stalled in the pandemic — and said it was open to continuing dialogu
Mormon church voices support for same-sex marriage law

Mormon church voices support for same-sex marriage law

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Tuesday it would back proposed federal legislation to safeguard same-sex marriages, marking the latest show of support for the measure from conservative-leaning groups.
S Korean leader urges China's Xi to play larger N Korea role

S Korean leader urges China's Xi to play larger N Korea role

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol asked China to play a more active, constructive role in curbing the nuclear threat from North Korea when he met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday at the Group of 20 summit in Indone
Fight over election tally threatens Arizona certification

Fight over election tally threatens Arizona certification

PHOENIX (AP) — The two Republicans who control the elected board in a rural Arizona county have sued their own elections director to force her to conduct a greatly expanded hand-count of ballots cast in the Nov.
Kentucky governor relaxes ban on medical marijuana

Kentucky governor relaxes ban on medical marijuana

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear took action Tuesday to allow Kentuckians suffering from debilitating conditions to legally possess small amounts of medical marijuana properly purchased in another state.
Edmonton's public school board asks province to allow mask mandates during outbreaks

Edmonton's public school board asks province to allow mask mandates during outbreaks

EDMONTON — Alberta's second-largest school district is asking the provincial government for clarity on whether it can require masks when a school has a respiratory illness outbreak.
Florida's Scott takes on McConnell in bid for Senate leader

Florida's Scott takes on McConnell in bid for Senate leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Sen.
New Mexico begins certification process for midterm election

New Mexico begins certification process for midterm election

SANTA FE, N.M.