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Jury picked for alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer

Jury picked for alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A jury was selected Tuesday for the trial of four men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 because they were angry over pandemic restrictions the Democratic governor imposed.
Texas county official to resign after problems with primary

Texas county official to resign after problems with primary

HOUSTON (AP) — The election administrator in Texas’ most populous county submitted her resignation Tuesday following problems with last week's primary, including about 10,000 mail ballots that weren't counted the day of the election, issues with voti
1st trial in Capitol riot ends with conviction all counts

1st trial in Capitol riot ends with conviction all counts

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in the first trial among hundreds of cases arising from last year’s riot.
Jordan says prince apologizes over last year's palace feud

Jordan says prince apologizes over last year's palace feud

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The royal court in Jordan said Tuesday that the half-brother of King Abdullah II has apologized for his role in a rare palace feud last year and is seeking the king's forgiveness.
Florida lawmakers send 'Don't Say Gay' bill to Gov. DeSantis

Florida lawmakers send 'Don't Say Gay' bill to Gov. DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people.
Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy in Capitol riot

Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy in Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was arrested Tuesday on a conspiracy charge for his suspected role in a coordinated attack on the U.S.
6 teens arrested in Iowa school shooting that killed 1

6 teens arrested in Iowa school shooting that killed 1

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities arrested six teenagers, including a 14-year-old, in a shooting outside a school that killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously wounded two teenage girls, Des Moines police said Tuesday.
Russia underestimated Ukraine's resistance, US official says

Russia underestimated Ukraine's resistance, US official says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States believes Russia underestimated the strength of Ukraine’s resistance before launching an invasion that has likely caused thousands of Russian casualties, the Biden administration's top intelligence official told law
Colombia protest leaders hope to gain seats in Congress

Colombia protest leaders hope to gain seats in Congress

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Jennifer Pedraza has been spending a great deal of time in the streets recently — leading protests that stopped Colombia’s government from raising taxes on the middle class and marches that prevented President Ivan Duque from
Report: Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches 2nd satellite

Report: Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches 2nd satellite

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched a second satellite into space, state media reported Monday, just as world powers awaited Tehran's decision in negotiations over the country's tattered nuclear deal.
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