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DC Health Link data breach blamed on human error

WASHINGTON (AP) — The recent data breach of personal information for thousands of users of Washington D.C.'s health insurance exchange, including members of Congress, was caused by basic human error, according to a top administrator.
Mom, son who took zip ties into Senate convicted in 1/6 riot

Mom, son who took zip ties into Senate convicted in 1/6 riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Tennessee man and his mother were convicted on Tuesday of charges that they stormed the Capitol , where they brought plastic zip-tie handcuffs into the Senate gallery as a mob attacked the building, court records show. U.S.
Tenn. lawmakers cut proposed amount to anti-abortion centers

Tenn. lawmakers cut proposed amount to anti-abortion centers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee budget writers on Tuesday said they will funnel $20 million of taxpayer dollars to help fund anti-abortion centers, marking a dramatic reduction from the original $100 million proposed by Gov.
Putin, Zelenskyy rally troops with war poised for new phase

Putin, Zelenskyy rally troops with war poised for new phase

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited command posts of his forces fighting in Ukraine for the second time in two months, officials said Tuesday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his latest trip near the front
Fighting rages in Sudan hours after cease-fire was to begin

Fighting rages in Sudan hours after cease-fire was to begin

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Fighting raged in Sudan on Tuesday hours after an internationally brokered truce was supposed to have come into effect, as forces loyal to dueling generals battled for key locations in the capital and accused each other of viol
States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — States are increasingly looking to restrict access to a powerful animal tranquilizer showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths.
Corruption trial begins for man who almost beat DeSantis

Corruption trial begins for man who almost beat DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Democrat who nearly beat Republican Gov.
Montreal-area mayor discloses being sex-assault victim of ex-PQ member Harold LeBel

Montreal-area mayor discloses being sex-assault victim of ex-PQ member Harold LeBel

MONTREAL — The mayor of a Montreal suburb publicly revealed herself Tuesday as the victim of ex-Parti Québécois legislator Harold LeBel, who was sentenced to eight months in prison after sexually assaulting her in 2017 when they were both PQ members.
CRTC urged to ensure equal internet quality, prices for Northern Canada residents

CRTC urged to ensure equal internet quality, prices for Northern Canada residents

The Yukon government is urging Canada's telecommunications regulator to ensure northern residents have access to the same internet service quality as the rest of the country at comparable rates.

Iowa's Senate advances bill to loosen child labor laws

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in Iowa's Senate passed a controversial bill Tuesday that would allow minors to work longer hours and work in currently banned roles, like serving alcohol at restaurants, the Des Moines Register reported.