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Prosecutor won't bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme

A Wisconsin prosecutor has said she will not bring charges against a lawmaker accused of trying to 'evade state campaign finance laws' in an effort to unseat Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, complaints that pregnant women were turned away from emergency rooms in the U.S. spiked in 2022, according to federal documents.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined by the state bar association over his failed attempt at overturning the 2020 presidential election, according to a Texas appeals court ruling.

Rock trailblazer Heart reunites for a world tour and a new song

The pioneering band Heart, featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Nancy and Ann Wilson, is hitting the road for a world tour this spring and fall; they also have a new song called 'Roll the Dice.'

Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations

The U.S. Treasury announced on Friday that Bangkok-based plastics firm SCG Plastics Co. has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions.

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

Marijuana culture's holiday, 4/20, is this coming Saturday; some college students gather in clouds of smoke to celebrate while some pot shops offer discounts.

Hackers claim Belarus fertilizer plant infiltrated to demand political prisoner release

A hacker activist group in Belarus has claimed to have infiltrated computers at Grodno Azot, the country's largest fertilizer plant, to pressure the government to free political prisoners.

Croatia's top court rules President Milanović cannot be prime minister because of campaign

Croatia's President Zoran Milanović has been banned by the country's Constitutional Court from becoming prime minister, in the event that his party garners a majority after this week's parliamentary election.

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Rural Texas towns report cyberattacks that caused one water system to overflow

A hack that caused the water system of Muleshoe, Texas to overflow in January has now been linked to a Russian hacktivist group; the hacking attempts were reported to federal authorities.

Alabama lawmakers advance bill to strengthen state's weak open records law

The Alabama Senate voted 29-0 Thursday for legislation aimed at strengthening the state's open records law; the bill sets deadlines to respond to requests to view public documents.

Kansas GOP congressman Jake LaTurner is not running again, citing family reasons

Republican U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner, who has served for two terms, announced Thursday he will not be running for reelection this year in Kansas so that he can spend more time with his children.

John Adams' Nativity oratorio 'El Nino' gets colorful staging at the Met

'El Nino,' a retelling of Jesus' birth and early life through Latin American poetry and biblical verses, is having its Metropolitan Opera premiere; opening night is April 23.

Kenya’s military chief dies in a helicopter crash

Kenya's President William Ruto announced Thursday that the country's miltary chief Gen. Francis Ogolla died in a helicopter crash; Ruto declared 3 days of national mourning.

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe

Peter Murrell, the 59-year-old husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged with embezzlement; this comes as part of a probe into the finances of Scotland's governing party.

Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour

Meteorologists have said that while cloud seeding may bring rain, it doesn't typically cause pouring rain or flooding like the recent deluge that drenched the United Arab Emirates.

Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim

A human rights organization that represents ethnic Armenians is arguing that Azerbaijan is committing an ongoing genocide and submitted evidence on Thursday to the International Criminal Court.

WV mom charged in death of teen found 'emaciated to a skeletal state'

A Boone County, West Virginia, woman has been charged in her 14-year-old daughter's death. The teenager was reportedly found "emaciated to a skeletal state."

Belarus votes to suspend Conventional Forces participation

Belarus' parliament on Wednesday voted to suspend Minsk's participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty, which could lead to military expansion by the Lukashenko regime.

Vermont farms are still recovering from flooding as they enter the growing season

Heading into this year's growing season, hundreds of farms in Vermont are still recovering from last year's catastrophic flooding; fundraising campaign Dig Deep Vermont is giving out grants to farms.

French police evict hundreds from abandoned Paris warehouse ahead of Olympics

Ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, French police on Wednesday carried out a large-scale eviction at the country's biggest squat which had become home to around 450 migrants.

Air National Guard changes in Alaska could affect national security, civilian rescues, staffers say

The Alaska Air National Guard's rescues could be curtailed due to personnel changes; this comes as part of a nationwide move to balance the number of the Air National Guard's top-earning positions.

A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday attempted to dry out after Dubai International Airport was flooded out and flights were disrupted; this follows the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country.

How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel

Hundreds of dancers gathered on Wednesday in New York's Plaza Hotel to break the world record for 'dancing on pointe in one place;' the event was organized by a ballet scholarship program.

Judges orders Pennsylvania agency to produce inspection records related to chocolate plant blast

As part of a probe into last year's fatal explosion at a chocolate factory, a federal judge ruled this week that Pennsylvania utility regulators must give inspection records to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Maine boy, 11, dies in ATV crash on neighbor's property

An 11-year-old boy was killed Tuesday afternoon when he crashed an all-terrain vehicle on a neighbor's property in Sangerville, Maine, wardens reported.

After 40 years in Park City, Sundance exploring options for 2027 film festival and beyond

The Sundance Institute has started to explore the possibility of other U.S. locations to host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027; Park City, Utah has been home to the festival for 40 years.

Britain's contentious plan to send some migrants to Rwanda hits a hurdle in Parliament

The Safety of Rwanda Bill, which would allow Britain to send some migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda, has suffered a setback after Parliament's upper chamber tried to amend the legislation.

New York Legislature hit by cyberattack

The New York Legislature's bill drafting office was apparently targeted in a cyberattack early Wednesday, according to officials. The attack's full scope is not immediately clear.

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices on Wednesday questioned the amount of power legislative committees should have, in a case brought against the legislature by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Russia begins withdrawing peacekeeping forces from Karabakh, now under full Azerbaijan control

Azerbaijan and Russian officials announced Wednesday that Russian forces are being withdrawn from the Karabakh region in Azerbaijan; forces have been stationed there since the end of a war in 2020.

Milan's famous La Scala names new director of the opera house after months of controversy

Fortunato Ortombina has been named as the new director of Milan's La Scala, one of the most historic and prestigious opera houses in the world; he will step into the role in September.

Man gets 4 death sentences for kidnapping, rape and murder of 5-year-old Georgia girl

The man who kidnapped, raped and killed Kamarie Holland, a 5-year-old Georgia girl, in 2021, has been given four death sentences; he was found guilty on Friday of 4 counts of capital murder.

People with disabilities sue in Wisconsin over lack of electronic absentee ballots

A WI lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that failure to provide voters with disabilities the option to cast their ballots electronically in the upcoming primary and presidential election is discriminatory.

Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

Ecuador's main cities began to ration electricity on Tuesday as a drought is depleting reservoirs and limiting output at hydroelectric plants that produce a majority of the country's power.

Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa

In parts of the middle U.S. on Tuesday, strong storms caused damage and spawned tornadoes in Iowa and Kansas; one tornado left two people injured when their RV flipped over.

Draft report says Missouri's House speaker stymied ethics investigation into his spending

An ethics panel in Missouri is at an impasse over alleged misconduct by Republican House Speaker Dean Plocher, who reportedly used his office to interfere with an investigation into his actions.

US files 2nd labor complaint after Mexico refuses to act on union-busting by a Mexican company

The U.S. Trade Representatives Office said Tuesday it has filed a labor complaint after Mexico refused to act in the case of a Mexican call center that allegedly fired or threatened union organizers.

Coal miners getting new protections from silica dust linked to black lung disease

The Labor Department announced Tuesday it has issued a new federal rule on miners' safety; the rule cuts down the permissible exposure limit for crystalline silica, linked to black lung disease.

1 critical after bus station gunfight in Flint, Michigan

An exchange of gunfire Tuesday morning between two men getting off a bus in downtown Flint, Michigan, left one of them in critical condition and a woman wounded.

Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers' help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer

Chemical giant Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers to pass bills that would provide it with a legal shield against lawsuits that assert its weedkiller Roundup causes cancer.

Lawyer for former top lawmaker in Michigan House expects he will be charged

The lawyer for Lee Chatfield, the former leader of the Michigan House, said Tuesday that prosecutors plan to file charges against Chatfield for financial crimes.

Crop-rich California region may fall under state monitoring to preserve groundwater flow

In a first-of-its kind move, California might regulate groundwater use in part of San Joaquin Valley; this comes 10 years after lawmakers tasked local communities with managing the resource.

Argentine court blames Iran and Hezbollah for deadly 1994 Jewish center bombing

Argentina’s highest criminal court has deemed Iran and Hezbollah responsible for the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people, making it the deadliest attack in the country's history.

Olympic torch-lighting ceremony explained: What to know ahead of the Paris Games

The Olympic flame-lighting ceremony has roots in ancient Greece and connects modern Olympic Games to their origin. The flame for the Paris games was lit on April 16, 2024.

Singapore's outgoing PM to stay on as senior minister, his successor says

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will transition out of office after 20 years, with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong set to succeed him on May 15.

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