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Arizona judge allows GOP lawsuit over AG election to proceed

Arizona judge allows GOP lawsuit over AG election to proceed

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona judge ruled Tuesday that Republican Abraham Hamadeh can proceed with his lawsuit challenging the results of the election for attorney general, which he lost in one of the closest elections in state history.
Mexican ambassador expelled from Peru over meddling claims

Mexican ambassador expelled from Peru over meddling claims

MEXICO CITY (AP) — In a roller-coaster day for Mexico’s relations with Peru, Mexico announced Tuesday it had granted asylum for the family of ousted Peruvian president Pedro Castillo.
Conservative MP criticized over refusal to help Quebec family of 'illegal refugees'

Conservative MP criticized over refusal to help Quebec family of 'illegal refugees'

OTTAWA — After a Quebec Conservative MP refused to help migrants in his riding avoid deportation and characterized them as "illegal refugees," a member of their family is calling the comments "offensive" and "ignorant.
Regulators back streamlined system to challenge rail rates

Regulators back streamlined system to challenge rail rates

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Shippers are praising proposed changes that federal regulators have approved to the system used to dispute rates railroads charge, aiming to update a system that is so costly and cumbersome it is little used.
Outgoing governor: Nevada has to solve death penalty issue

Outgoing governor: Nevada has to solve death penalty issue

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Outgoing Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said Tuesday he hoped his failed proposal to clear the state's death row starts a “necessary conversation” about capital punishment when state lawmakers begin their legislative session in February.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit DC on Wednesday

Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit DC on Wednesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday, according to three AP sources, in his first known trip outside the country since Russia's invasion began in February.
NAACP sues Mississippi over legislative redistricting plan

NAACP sues Mississippi over legislative redistricting plan

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is perpetuating a legacy of racial discrimination because lawmakers failed to draw enough majority-Black districts for the state House and Senate, civil rights advocates say in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes witness stand in FTC case

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes witness stand in FTC case

SAN JOSE, California (AP) — Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook's parent company Meta, took the witness stand Tuesday in a trial over U.S.
New Missouri treasurer 1st person of color in state office

New Missouri treasurer 1st person of color in state office

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — GOP Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday named Vivek Malek state treasurer, making him the first nonwhite statewide official in Missouri history. Malek, a 45-year-old immigration lawyer from the St.
LGBTQ refugee group urges Ottawa to help as fraction of Afghans seeking aid resettled

LGBTQ refugee group urges Ottawa to help as fraction of Afghans seeking aid resettled

OTTAWA — LGBTQ refugee group Rainbow Railroad says it has only been able to resettle four per cent of the nearly 3,800 Afghans who have asked it for help since the Taliban took over their country.