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President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed

President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed

The president said he's already used the "full extent" of his executive authority to combat gun violence. GOP lawmakers argue it's premature to press bills before the facts are out.
by Barbara Sprunt and Deirdre Walsh

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Vice President Harris wiped away tears as she toured Ghana's Cape Coast slave castle

Vice President Harris wiped away tears as she toured Ghana's Cape Coast slave castle

The vice president visited a castle that was one of the last stops before enslaved people were transported across the Atlantic. "The horror of what happened here must always be remembered," she said.
by Deepa Shivaram

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AP Sources: Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury

AP Sources: Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury

A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence will have to testify before a grand jury in the Justice Department's investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
by The Associated Press

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Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns

Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns

Vice President Kamala Harris opened her weeklong trip to Africa by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns.
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Minnesota suit against e-cigarette maker Juul goes to trial

Minnesota suit against e-cigarette maker Juul goes to trial

Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected for Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs – marking the first time any of the thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker over its alleged marketing to young people is going to play out in a courtroom.
by The Associated Press

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'Forever chemicals' pose serious health risks. Here's what Minnesota can do to address them

'Forever chemicals' pose serious health risks. Here's what Minnesota can do to address them

Lawmakers and activists gathered Monday morning in support of tougher restrictions on a suite of chemicals known as PFAS, or forever chemicals. This comes days after state agencies asked lawmakers for more than $45 million dollars for cleanup and management of PFAS.
by Alanna Elder and Cathy Wurzer

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Don't call them 'witch hunts.' Most Americans say investigations into Trump are fair

Don't call them 'witch hunts.' Most Americans say investigations into Trump are fair

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that a majority of Americans do not want former President Donald Trump to hold that office again, as his campaign for 2024 is in full swing.
by Domenico Montanaro

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