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Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from US inflation

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from US inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food providing some relief to households that have struggled under the weight of surging prices.
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin launches run for 3rd term

Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin launches run for 3rd term

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin , who spearheaded legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages last year, announced on Wednesday that she is seeking a third term in battleground Wisconsin.
Trump lawyer seeks monthlong delay in trial over rape claim

Trump lawyer seeks monthlong delay in trial over rape claim

NEW YORK (AP) — An attorney for Donald Trump is seeking a one-month delay in the trial regarding a columnist’s claims that Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s, contending that his client's right to a fair trial depends on
German government rejects new call to delay nuclear shutdown

German government rejects new call to delay nuclear shutdown

BONN, Germany (AP) — The German government dismissed calls Wednesday for a last-minute delay in shutting down the country's last three nuclear power plants this weekend.
Poland to test quality of Ukraine grain amid farmer protests

Poland to test quality of Ukraine grain amid farmer protests

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s new agriculture minister vowed Wednesday to introduce detailed quality controls on the massive inflow of grain from Ukraine transiting through the country, and to ensure its efficient transport abroad.
Germany scales back cannabis liberalization after EU talks

Germany scales back cannabis liberalization after EU talks

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's government presented scaled-back plans Wednesday to liberalize the country's rules on cannabis, including by decriminalizing possession of limited amounts and allowing members of nonprofit “cannabis clubs" to buy marijuana for

Abortion clinics reassure worried patients, set backup plans

Since a court ruling threatened the availability of a key drug used in medication abortion, calls have been pouring in to the clinics Adrienne Mansanares oversees.
Russia: Bill to allow electronic conscription notices passes

Russia: Bill to allow electronic conscription notices passes

MOSCOW (AP) — The upper house of Russia's parliament on Wednesday swiftly approved a bill that would allow authorities to issue electronic summonses to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine .
China says Taiwan encirclement drills a 'serious warning'

China says Taiwan encirclement drills a 'serious warning'

BEIJING (AP) — Recent Chinese air and sea drills simulating an encirclement of Taiwan were intended as a “serious warning” to pro-independence politicians on the self-governing island and their foreign supporters, China said Wednesday, as signs emerg
Taiwan's ruling party taps VP as presidential candidate

Taiwan's ruling party taps VP as presidential candidate

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s pro-independence ruling Democratic Progressive Party nominated Vice President Lai Ching-te as its candidate in the 2024 presidential election, two days after China concluded large-scale wargames around the self-governed