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Wisconsin Senate plans to vote on overriding Evers veto of PFAS funding, other bills

Wisconsin Senate plans to vote on overriding Evers veto of PFAS funding, other bills

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans said Monday that the state Senate would vote to override up to 36 of the governor's vetoes, including a bill to fight PFAS pollution — moves that Democrats derided as desperate election year stunts.
Mississippi governor signs law restricting transgender people's use of bathrooms and locker rooms

Mississippi governor signs law restricting transgender people's use of bathrooms and locker rooms

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov.
Proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds to Capitol for crucial votes

Proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds to Capitol for crucial votes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Impassioned supporters and opponents of a far-reaching Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution flocked to the State Capitol on Monday ahead of crucial votes aimed at putting it on the 2026 ballot.
Canadian wildfire smoke chokes Upper Midwest for second straight year

Canadian wildfire smoke chokes Upper Midwest for second straight year

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted health warnings across the Upper Midwest and Montana for the second year in a row.
Dr. Cyril Wecht, celebrity pathologist who argued more than 1 shooter killed JFK, dies at 93

Dr. Cyril Wecht, celebrity pathologist who argued more than 1 shooter killed JFK, dies at 93

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dr. Cyril Wecht, a pathologist and attorney whose biting cynicism and controversial positions on high-profile deaths such as President John F.
Workers in Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit decry 'poisonous' workplace; state stresses taxes

Workers in Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit decry 'poisonous' workplace; state stresses taxes

TRENTON, N.J.
How a Texas man is testing out-of-state abortions by asking a court to subpoena his ex-partner

How a Texas man is testing out-of-state abortions by asking a court to subpoena his ex-partner

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man is petitioning a court to authorize an obscure legal action to find out who allegedly helped his former partner obtain an out-of-state abortion, setting up the latest test of the reach of statewide abortion bans.
Families still looking for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores

Families still looking for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores

ISLAMABAD (AP) — When he heard that devastating floods hit his village in northern Afghanistan last week, farmer Abdul Ghani rushed home from neighboring Kunduz province where he was visiting relatives.
Mother of three uses early morning routine to become a record-breaking runner and inspiration

Mother of three uses early morning routine to become a record-breaking runner and inspiration

WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Helen Ryvar goes through the same routine every night. She checks the weather forecast, lays out her running clothes, puts her running shoes by the front door, charges her cellphone and flashlight, and sets the alarm for 4 a.m.
Health groups ask Ontario to develop alcohol strategy ahead of looser prohibition

Health groups ask Ontario to develop alcohol strategy ahead of looser prohibition

TORONTO — Multiple health organizations are asking Ontario to develop a comprehensive strategy to prepare for the province's upcoming loosening of alcohol rules.