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US readies second attempt at speedy border asylum screenings

US readies second attempt at speedy border asylum screenings

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden scrapped expedited asylum screenings during his first month in office as part of a gutting of Trump administration border polices that included building a wall with Mexico. Now he is preparing his own version.
US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week

US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends , the White House said Monday.
Russia missile attack on Ukraine injures 34, damages homes

Russia missile attack on Ukraine injures 34, damages homes

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched its second large salvo of missiles at Ukraine in recent days early Monday, damaging buildings, killing two people and wounding 40 in the eastern city of Pavlohrad but failing to hit Kyiv, officials said.
Judge blocks Missouri rule that would limit transgender care

Judge blocks Missouri rule that would limit transgender care

COLUMBIA, Mo.
May Day: World’s workers rally, France sees pension anger

May Day: World’s workers rally, France sees pension anger

PARIS (AP) — People squeezed by inflation and demanding economic justice took to streets across Asia, Europe and the Americas on Monday to mark May Day, in an outpouring of worker discontent not seen since before the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns.
Revamped Liberal attempt to ban assault-style firearms would apply to future models

Revamped Liberal attempt to ban assault-style firearms would apply to future models

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is proposing a ban on assault-style firearms that would apply once legislation now before Parliament comes into force.
DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida

DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Days after Disney sued Florida's governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state's so-called “Don't Say Gay” bill, Disney World's governing board — made up of Gov.
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr sues over removal from House floor

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr sues over removal from House floor

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana state Rep.
Ukraine war looms over Switzerland UN presidency

Ukraine war looms over Switzerland UN presidency

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia couldn’t escape its war against Ukraine during its highly contentious presidency of the U.N.
B.C. introduces exemptions for children, spouses living in 55-plus stratas

B.C. introduces exemptions for children, spouses living in 55-plus stratas

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents who find themselves entangled in new property bylaws because their home has been changed to a 55-plus age restriction now have more protection.