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New Mexico primed to join US recreational pot wave

New Mexico primed to join US recreational pot wave

New Mexico is joining a wave of states that are legalizing recreational marijuana as its Democrat-dominated Legislature sent a package of cannabis bills Wednesday to a supportive governor.
Imprisoned Palestinian leader's entry shakes up planned vote

Imprisoned Palestinian leader's entry shakes up planned vote

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory — A popular Palestinian leader imprisoned by Israel has registered his own parliamentary list in May elections, his supporters said Wednesday, in a last-minute shakeup that could severely weaken President Mahmoud Abbas
Niger government confirms military coup attempt thwarted

Niger government confirms military coup attempt thwarted

NIAMEY, Niger — Niger's security forces thwarted an attempted military coup at the West African country's presidential palace overnight just two days before the newly elected president is to be sworn into office in a peaceful transfer of power, the g
Gaetz staying on Judiciary panel, despite investigation

Gaetz staying on Judiciary panel, despite investigation

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent, outspoken conservative and a close ally of former President Donald Trump who has been under federal investigation for a former relationship, would lose his House seat if convicted of a felony.
Suspect in attack on Asian American woman in NYC is arrested

Suspect in attack on Asian American woman in NYC is arrested

NEW YORK — A parolee convicted of killing his mother nearly two decades ago was arrested on assault and hate crime charges in an attack on an Asian American woman in New York City, police said Wednesday.
UN envoy: Myanmar faces possibility of major civil war

UN envoy: Myanmar faces possibility of major civil war

CAMEROON, Cameroon — The U.N. special envoy for Myanmar warned Wednesday that the country faces the possibility of civil war “at an unprecedented scale” and urged the U.N.
Reversing Trump, Pentagon releases new transgender policies

Reversing Trump, Pentagon releases new transgender policies

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Wednesday swept away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military, issuing new rules that offer them wider access to medical care and assistance with gender transition.
Scientists: Grizzlies expand turf but still need protection

Scientists: Grizzlies expand turf but still need protection

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Archbishop: Harry, Meghan didn't wed before Windsor service

Archbishop: Harry, Meghan didn't wed before Windsor service

LONDON — The archbishop of Canterbury has confirmed that he legally married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in May 2018, despite the couple’s claim that they had another, private, ceremony three days earlier.
Microsoft wins $22 billion deal making headsets for US Army

Microsoft wins $22 billion deal making headsets for US Army

Microsoft won a nearly $22 billion contract to supply U.S. Army combat troops with its augmented reality headsets. Microsoft and the Army separately announced the deal Wednesday.