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Why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment fight isn't finished yet

Why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment fight isn't finished yet

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton . Another one is coming.
Drivers line up for gasoline across Nigeria after new president scraps fuel subsidy

Drivers line up for gasoline across Nigeria after new president scraps fuel subsidy

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has scrapped a decadeslong government-funded subsidy that has helped reduce the price of gasoline, leading to long lines at fuel stations Tuesday as drivers scrambled to stock up before costs rise.
Juror and spouse: Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband's impeachment

Juror and spouse: Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband's impeachment

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — On the way to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton becoming a rising figure in the GOP, his wife, Angela, used to entertain crowds with a guitar and a song.

North Carolina political consultant dies after weekend coastal boat accident

HARKERS ISLAND, N.C (AP) — A veteran North Carolina Democratic political consultant died over the weekend after he was ejected from the boat he was riding in near some of the state's barrier islands, the National Park Service said on Tuesday.

Christie allies launch super PAC ahead of expected 2024 campaign for the GOP presidential nomination

NEW YORK (AP) — Allies of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have launched a new super PAC to support his expected candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.

8 killed in northern Cameroon by Boko Haram fighters, regional official says

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Extremist fighters killed eight people including soldiers in multiple attacks in northern Cameroon on Tuesday, a regional official said.
Fate of Vancouver Chinatown condo project pushed to June 12 as city hearing adjourns

Fate of Vancouver Chinatown condo project pushed to June 12 as city hearing adjourns

VANCOUVER — It will be at least two more weeks before any decision can be made on a condo development in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown neighbourhood.

Death toll from migrant boat sinking off Greek resort island of Mykonos rises to 9

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The death toll from a migrant boat sinking last week off the Greek resort island of Mykonos has tripled to nine after another six bodies were found in the sea and on a nearby island, authorities said Tuesday.
US and EU criticize Polish plans for law that could keep opposition from holding office

US and EU criticize Polish plans for law that could keep opposition from holding office

BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States and the European Union's top justice official on Tuesday criticized Polish plans for a law that they say could keep political opponents from holding public office without them having the full powers to challenge the

Number of new German citizens hits 20-year high as many Syrians naturalized

BERLIN (AP) — Germany saw a 28% increase in the number of people gaining its citizenship last year, with people from Syria accounting for more than a quarter of those who were naturalized, official data showed Tuesday.