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Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced Tuesday she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease but vowed to continue her work in Congress, saying, “I’m not going to let Parkinson’s stop me from being me.
DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House

DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Suspending an elected Democratic prosecutor. Forbidding gender-affirming treatments for minors. Expanding the “Don’t Say Gay” law to high schools. Florida Gov.

Armenia, Azerbaijan report soldiers killed in border clash

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Military forces from Armenia and Azerbaijan clashed Tuesday along their border, and the defense ministries of both countries reported that soldiers were killed.
UK junior doctors begin 4-day strike, seeking hefty pay hike

UK junior doctors begin 4-day strike, seeking hefty pay hike

LONDON (AP) — Tens of thousands of doctors walked off the job across England on Tuesday, kicking off a four-day strike billed as the most disruptive in the history of the U.K.’s public health service.
Ukraine wants India to play bigger role in ending war

Ukraine wants India to play bigger role in ending war

NEW DELHI (AP) — Ukraine wants India to play a bigger role in helping end Russia’s war, its deputy foreign minister said Tuesday during the first visit by a senior Ukrainian official to India since the war began last year.
Ontario rolls out 'ultra low' overnight hydro rate to encourage demand shift

Ontario rolls out 'ultra low' overnight hydro rate to encourage demand shift

TORONTO — Hydro customers across Ontario can soon choose a new "ultra-low" overnight rate, aimed at people who use more electricity at night, including electric vehicle owners who need to charge their cars.
Ontario to lower diesel exhaust limits in mines

Ontario to lower diesel exhaust limits in mines

SUDBURY, Ont. — Ontario will lower diesel exposure limits in mines in an effort to help the health of underground workers. Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says long-term exposure to diesel exhaust can cause bladder and lung cancer.
1st woman to lead UK communications intelligence agency GCHQ

1st woman to lead UK communications intelligence agency GCHQ

LONDON (AP) — Anne Keast-Butler, who has spent 30 years working in national security for Britain, was named Tuesday as the first woman to head the U.K.'s communications intelligence agency.
Ohio train derailment highlights waste disposal predicament

Ohio train derailment highlights waste disposal predicament

When word surfaced that soils and liquids laced with chemicals from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment were being sent to southeastern Michigan for storage, local residents and politicians were livid.
GOP's Moreno joins race to unseat Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio

GOP's Moreno joins race to unseat Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Wealthy Cleveland business owner Bernie Moreno has joined the race to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, becoming the second Republican candidate to challenge the three-term incumbent.