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Gov Mills extending invitation to governors to meet in Maine

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills is inviting fellow governors to convene this summer in her home state.

US tries to name and shame Russian disinformation on Ukraine

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a break from the past, the U.S. and its allies are increasingly revealing their intelligence findings as they confront Russian preparations for invading Ukraine, looking to undercut Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans by exposing them and deflecting his efforts to s…

Breyer leaves a court more conservative than one he joined

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In the nearly 30 years that Justice Stephen Breyer has spent on the Supreme Court, it has been conservative, then more conservative and now much more conservative.

Bill could lessen severity of traffic violations in Vermont

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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A new Vermont bill could potentially lessen the severity of some traffic violations from primary offenses to secondary offenses, aiming to fix racial inequities in traffic stops in the state.

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Gov Mills extending invitation to governors to meet in Maine

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US tries to name and shame Russian disinformation on Ukraine

By NOMAAN MERCHANT - Associated Press
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Breyer leaves a court more conservative than one he joined

By JESSICA GRESKO - Associated Press
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Bill could lessen severity of traffic violations in Vermont

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Massachusetts House debates voting rights legislation

By STEVE LEBLANC - Associated Press
Updated 17 hrs ago

BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House rejected a proposed amendment to a sweeping voting rights bill Thursday that would have let voters register and cast ballots on the same day.

Mayor picks police chief; progressive city councilors oppose

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Burlington's mayor selected the acting police chief to permanently lead the department in Vermont's largest city Thursday, but progressive City Council members are opposed to the choice.

Ban on transgender athletes advances in Indiana Legislature

By CASEY SMITH - Associated Press/Report for America
Updated 20 hrs ago

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers advanced a Republican-backed bill Thursday that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in K-12 school sports that match their gender identity, despite mounting opposition from activists that it’s unconstitutional, sexist and bigoted.

Dems see high court pick as chance to revive 2022 prospects

By STEVE PEOPLES - AP National Politics Writer
Updated Jan 27, 2022

Democrats stung by a series of election year failures to deliver legislative wins for their most loyal voters hope they will be buoyed by the prospect of President Joe Biden naming the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

US response on Ukraine offers little optimism, Russia says

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV - Associated Press
Updated Jan 27, 2022

MOSCOW (AP) — The U.S. rejection of Russia’s main demands to resolve the crisis over Ukraine leaves little ground for optimism, the Kremlin spokesman said Thursday, while adding that dialogue was still possible.

China demands US halt Olympics 'interference'

AP
Updated Jan 27, 2022

BEIJING (AP) — China is demanding the U.S. end “interference” in the Beijing Winter Olympics, which begin next month, in an apparent reference to a diplomatic boycott imposed by Washington and its allies.

France's Macron takes own path, seeks dialogue with Russia

By SYLVIE CORBET - Associated Press
Updated Jan 27, 2022

PARIS (AP) — There’s still room for diplomacy in the Ukrainian crisis. At least that’s the conviction of French President Emmanuel Macron, who continues to push for dialogue with Russia despite signs pointing to a potential war.

NY couple arrested for using fake vax cards for Bills game

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Updated Jan 26, 2022

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A western New York couple have been charged with a felony for allegedly using falsified vaccination cards at the Buffalo Bills playoff game against the New England Patriots earlier this month, Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said Wednesday.

Massachusetts House debates voting rights legislation

BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House rejected a proposed amendment to a sweeping voting rights bill Thursday that would have let voters regis…

Mayor picks police chief; progressive city councilors oppose

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Burlington's mayor selected the acting police chief to permanently lead the department in Vermont's largest city Thursd…

Ban on transgender athletes advances in Indiana Legislature

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers advanced a Republican-backed bill Thursday that would ban transgender women and girls from participating…

Dems see high court pick as chance to revive 2022 prospects

Democrats stung by a series of election year failures to deliver legislative wins for their most loyal voters hope they will be buoyed by the …

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At least 3 judges eyed as Biden mulls Supreme Court pick

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is eyeing at least three judges for an expected vacancy on the Supreme Court as he prepares to quickly d…

Legislative committee hears opinions on abortion amendment

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Some Vermonters feel the state constitution needs to be amended to protect a woman's right to an abortion and everyone'…

EPA acts to curb air, water pollution in poor communities

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of enforcement actions Wednesday to address air pollution, unsafe dri…

Justice Breyer to retire, giving Biden first court pick

WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, numerous sources said Wednesday, giving President Joe Bid…

Gov. Charlie Baker unveils $48.5B state budget proposal

BOSTON (AP) — A $48.5 billion state budget package includes no new broad-based tax increases and instead recommends a handful of tax cuts, Gov…

Republican businessman announces run for governor

BOSTON (AP) — Businessman Chris Doughty announced Wednesday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Massachusetts.

UK government holds breath as it awaits 'partygate' report

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson was braced for the conclusions of an investigation into allegations of lockdown-breaching parties, …

Gov. Baker: After 2 years battling pandemic, state is strong

BOSTON (AP) — After a harrowing two years battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Massachusetts has emerged stronger as it looks forward to new challe…

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Judge OKs agreement to destroy gun used by Kyle Rittenhouse

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Friday approved an agreement by lawyers to destroy the assault-style rifle that Kyle Rittenhouse used to shoot three people during a 2020 street protest.

‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years in prison

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge resentenced “Tiger King” Joe Exotic to 21 years in prison on Friday, reducing his punishment by just a year after an appeals court ordered a new sentence.

Stocks rise on Wall Street, trimming their weekly losses

Stocks rose in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday, potentially trimming losses for some of the major indexes this week.

AP PHOTOS: Winter Olympic mascots through the years

One was decided by a newspaper poll, one by a public vote and some others through a contest. The most recent was chosen from thousands of global entries of illustrations by children. Over the years, the mascots for the Winter Olympics have been abstract forms, animals and humans.

How many times can I reuse my N95 mask?

NEW YORK (AP) — How many times can I reuse my N95 mask?

Man executed for 1996 killing after Supreme Court clears way

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama executed an inmate by lethal injection for a 1996 murder on Thursday after a divided U.S. Supreme Court sided with the state and rejected defense claims the man had an intellectual disability that cost him a chance to choose a less “torturous,” yet untried, execut…

Coast Guard suspends search for migrants off Florida

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Coast Guard said it suspended its rescue operations at sunset Thursday after announcing earlier that afternoon that it had found four additional bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida.

Major guilds announce film nominees, clarifying Oscar field

NEW YORK (AP) — Hopes that a few of last year's biggest box-office hits, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “No Time to Die,” might join the best-picture Oscar race were dealt a blow on Thursday when several of Hollywood's top guilds announced their film nominations.

Staffers complain of racism, abuse by WHO leader in Asia

Current and former staffers have accused the top director of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific of racist, unethical and abusive behavior that has undermined the U.N. health agency’s efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic.