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Law will end time limit on Maryland child sex abuse lawsuits

Law will end time limit on Maryland child sex abuse lawsuits

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation on Tuesday to end Maryland's statute of limitations for when civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse can be filed against institutions.
IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The outlook for the world economy this year has dimmed in the face of chronically high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertainties resulting from the collapse of two big American banks .
New York latest state to stockpile abortion-inducing pills

New York latest state to stockpile abortion-inducing pills

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York joined other Democratic-led states Tuesday in stockpiling abortion pills in response to a Texas court ruling that could limit access to the commonly used drug.
Trudeau dismisses pro-Russian cyberattacks, promises more weapons for Ukraine

Trudeau dismisses pro-Russian cyberattacks, promises more weapons for Ukraine

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shrugged off reports of pro-Russian hackers attacking Canadian websites on Tuesday as he used a visit by his Ukrainian counterpart to unveil a package of new military, economic and cultural measures for the emba
Italy planning 5-figure fines for monument and art vandalism

Italy planning 5-figure fines for monument and art vandalism

ROME (AP) — Italy will push for a law imposing stiff, five-figure fines on vandals who damage monuments or other cultural sites, to help pay for the repairs and clean-up.
Italy declares state of emergency as migrant numbers surge

Italy declares state of emergency as migrant numbers surge

ROME (AP) — Italy’s right-wing government on Tuesday declared a six-month national state of emergency to help it cope with a surge in migrants arriving on the country’s southern shores. State TV said a special commissioner was expected to be named.
Union for RCMP 911 operators calls for recruitment plan to address staff shortages

Union for RCMP 911 operators calls for recruitment plan to address staff shortages

OTTAWA — The union that represents the RCMP's emergency dispatchers and operators is calling on the force to come up with a recruitment plan to fix worsening staff shortages.

Man pleads no contest to shooting anti-abortion campaigner

IONIA, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan man who said he accidentally shot an 84-year-old woman campaigning against abortion rights at his home has pleaded no contest to assault and two other charges, records show.
Key lawmakers win access to mishandled classified docs

Key lawmakers win access to mishandled classified docs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has begun sharing with a bipartisan group of lawmakers known as the Gang of Eight classified documents found in the possession of former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and former Vice President
Sheriff Mark Lamb says he's running for US Senate in Arizona

Sheriff Mark Lamb says he's running for US Senate in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said Tuesday he's running for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, becoming the first Republican to jump into a high-profile race for the seat now held by independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema .