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Trump-backed Daniel Cameron to face Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November

Trump-backed Daniel Cameron to face Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Daniel Cameron won the Republican primary for Kentucky governor, becoming the first major-party Black nominee for governor in the state’s history and setting up a November showdown with Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear.
DeSantis criticizes Trump for implying Florida abortion ban is 'too harsh'

DeSantis criticizes Trump for implying Florida abortion ban is 'too harsh'

Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Donald Trump for implying that Florida's new six-week abortion ban is “too harsh,” going after the former president as DeSantis prepares to challenge him for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Democrat Cherelle Parker wins primary for Philadelphia mayor

Democrat Cherelle Parker wins primary for Philadelphia mayor

Cherelle Parker, a Democrat with a long political history in Pennsylvania, won Philadelphia’s mayoral primary on Tuesday, likely setting her up as the city’s 100th mayor and the first woman to serve in the role.
Automaker warns over UK operations and calls for Brexit trade deal renegotiation

Automaker warns over UK operations and calls for Brexit trade deal renegotiation

LONDON (AP) — The world's fourth-biggest carmaker by sales has warned of a potential existential threat to large parts of the British car industry unless the government moves to alter the terms of its post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union.
Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto

Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy will become law in North Carolina after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto late Tuesday.
Democrats keep Pennsylvania House majority, positioning party to prevent limits on abortion rights

Democrats keep Pennsylvania House majority, positioning party to prevent limits on abortion rights

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrats maintained their narrow Pennsylvania House majority Tuesday by winning a special election and along with it continued control over how the chamber will handle abortion, gun rights and election law legislation.

Tunisian journalist sentenced to 5 years in prison for counterterrorism reporting

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A Tunisian appeals court has sentenced a journalist to five years in prison for revealing details of a counterterrorism operation and refusing to reveal his sources, according to his lawyer, prompting outcry from media rights ad
Dozens of Serbia schools receive bomb threats following mass shootings in early May

Dozens of Serbia schools receive bomb threats following mass shootings in early May

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Dozens of Serbian schools on Wednesday received bomb threats, the education ministry said, amid security concerns following two mass shootings early this month, including one in an elementary school.
Democrat McCaffery, Republican Carluccio win primaries for Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat

Democrat McCaffery, Republican Carluccio win primaries for Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat

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Durham report takeaways: A 'seriously flawed' Russia investigation and its lasting impact on the FBI

Durham report takeaways: A 'seriously flawed' Russia investigation and its lasting impact on the FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bungled applications to eavesdrop on a former aide of then-candidate Donald Trump. Flawed research by a former British spy tasked with a sensitive, and political, assignment.