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Oklahoma voters reject legalizing recreational marijuana

Oklahoma voters reject legalizing recreational marijuana

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected the legalization of recreational marijuana, following a late blitz of opposition from faith leaders, law enforcement and prosecutors.
New Mexico may curb paramilitaries near southern US border

New Mexico may curb paramilitaries near southern US border

SANTA FE, N.M.
South Korea: Kim's daughter enjoys horseback riding, skiing

South Korea: Kim's daughter enjoys horseback riding, skiing

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The recently unveiled daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is being home-schooled and spends her leisure time horseback riding, skiing and swimming, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Tuesday.
Chinese minister warns of conflict unless US changes course

Chinese minister warns of conflict unless US changes course

BEIJING (AP) — China's foreign minister has warned Washington of “conflict and confrontation” if it fails to change course in relations with Beijing, striking a combative tone amid conflicts over Taiwan, COVID-19 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
4 Kentucky GOP governor candidates make pitches in TV debate

4 Kentucky GOP governor candidates make pitches in TV debate

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Yoon: Forced labor plan crucial for better ties with Japan

Yoon: Forced labor plan crucial for better ties with Japan

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday defended his government’s contentious plan to use local funds to compensate Koreans enslaved by Japanese companies before the end of World War II, saying it’s crucial for Seoul
Nonbinary Oklahoma lawmaker censured after protest arrest

Nonbinary Oklahoma lawmaker censured after protest arrest

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Republicans formally censured their nonbinary Democratic colleague Tuesday after state troopers said the lawmaker blocked them from questioning a transgender rights activist accused of assaulting a police officer during
US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China

US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision.

Murder charge for DC officer in death of man asleep in car

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Washington, D.C., police sergeant has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal August 2021 shooting of a man who had been found asleep in his car. U.S.
Manitoba pre-election budget offers tax cuts, higher spending

Manitoba pre-election budget offers tax cuts, higher spending

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government is loosening its purse strings and promising what it calls record income tax cuts in its last budget before a provincial election.