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Climate protesters dragged from Shell shareholder meeting as they rush stage

Climate protesters dragged from Shell shareholder meeting as they rush stage

LONDON (AP) — Climate change protesters were dragged away as they tried to storm the stage at Shell’s shareholder meeting Tuesday, while activist investors added pressure with a resolution demanding the global oil and gas giant beef up its emissions
UK economy to avoid recession but inflation still a worry, IMF says

UK economy to avoid recession but inflation still a worry, IMF says

LONDON (AP) — The British economy will avoid falling into recession this year, according to upgraded growth forecasts Tuesday from the International Monetary Fund. In its latest assessment of the U.K.
Russia's sanctioned interior minister visits Saudi Arabia just after trip by Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Russia's sanctioned interior minister visits Saudi Arabia just after trip by Ukraine's Zelenskyy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A top Russian official who faces sanctions in the West over Moscow's war on Ukraine visited Saudi Arabia and held talks with his counterpart in the kingdom early on Tuesday, state media reported.
Doctors concerned more people using cannabis during pregnancy

Doctors concerned more people using cannabis during pregnancy

Researchers say an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations related to cannabis use by pregnant women is raising concerns about risks including preterm labour, low birth weight and negative effects on the baby's developing brain.
California's Newsom faces tough question: Who would replace Feinstein?

California's Newsom faces tough question: Who would replace Feinstein?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s ongoing medical struggles have raised a sensitive political question with no easy answer: Who would California Gov.
Minnesota Legislature adjourns after passing $72B budget; Democrats celebrate as GOP hits tax hikes

Minnesota Legislature adjourns after passing $72B budget; Democrats celebrate as GOP hits tax hikes

ST. PAUL, Minn.
Judge dismisses Kari Lake's final claim in election loss for Arizona governor

Judge dismisses Kari Lake's final claim in election loss for Arizona governor

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Monday dismissed the only remaining legal claim in Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her loss in last year's race for Arizona governor, affirming the election of Democrat Katie Hobbs.
Federal judge extends temporary halt on appointed judges in Mississippi capital

Federal judge extends temporary halt on appointed judges in Mississippi capital

JACKSON, Miss.
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware won't seek reelection, opening up seat in liberal state

Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware won't seek reelection, opening up seat in liberal state

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware announced Monday that he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate.

Labor union says it will start recall effort against Oregon state lawmaker

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — One of Oregon’s largest labor unions says it’s going to try to oust a Democratic state lawmaker who has been a longtime labor ally.