Abortion activists march in Washington
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Harris pledges to protect abortion rights
Vice President Kamala Harris asked “How dare they?” as she decried attacks on reproductive rights Saturday during a speech in Charlotte, North Carolina, one year from the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned a nationwide right to abortion. (June 2…
Putin vows to crush Wagner rebellion
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed on Saturday to defend Russia against an armed rebellion by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led his troops out of Ukraine and into a key city south of Moscow. (24 June).
Drag queens showcase Hawaiian gender-fluid heritage
As anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric inflames the country, Native Hawaiians are reminding modern generations of the place gender fluidity holds in their culture. Drag queens performed at a recent Native Hawaiian convention in Las Vegas. (June 24) (AP video: Ty O’Ne…
A look back: India PM Modi’s U.S. state visit
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a lavish state visit to the United States as the Biden Administration seeks to strengthen ties with India. (June 23)
Soldiers reflect on life on the Donetsk frontline
The Associated Press visited a Ukrainian war unit fighting in the Donetsk region and spoke to soldiers about what life is like on the frontline. (June 23) (AP video: Evgeniy Maloletka)
AP Top Stories June 23rd A.M.
Here’s the latest for Friday, June 23rd: Submersible implosion under investigation; Russian-appointed officials say Ukraine fired missiles at bridge; Biden hosts Modi at state dinner; Auto racing jet dryer brought to collapsed section of I-95.
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U.S. journalist loses appeal in Moscow
A Moscow court has rejected an appeal by U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich and upheld an earlier ruling that he should remain in jail on espionage charges.
AP Top Stories June 22 A
Here’s the latest for Thursday June 22nd: Tornadoes strike North Texas; Search intensifies for missing submersible; House censures Congressman Adam Schiff; Striking Hollywood writers rally in Los Angeles.
Tornadoes tear through North Texas town, 3 dead
A line of severe storms produced multiple tornadoes Wednesday evening on the Rolling Plains in Texas, killing at least three people and causing significant damage around the northern town of Matador. (June 22)