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Republican lawmakers look for ways to weaken state judges

Republican lawmakers look for ways to weaken state judges

TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) — Measures in several state legislatures this year have called for new approaches to weaken the power of judges. One would abandon a centuries-old precedent that courts can decide whether laws are constitutional.
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Mississippi judge vacates her order that a newspaper remove its editorial criticizing local leaders

Mississippi judge vacates her order that a newspaper remove its editorial criticizing local leaders

A Mississippi judge on Wednesday vacated her order that a newspaper remove its editorial criticizing local officials, days after a city decided to drop the lawsuit that spurred it.
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Tens of thousands gather for Hindu festival at Nepal temple, with many lighting up marijuana joints

Tens of thousands gather for Hindu festival at Nepal temple, with many lighting up marijuana joints

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at a revered temple in Nepal's capital on Wednesday to celebrate one of the country's biggest religious festivals.
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Man who was mad about Chinese spy balloon gets 4 years probation for threatening ex-Speaker McCarthy

Man who was mad about Chinese spy balloon gets 4 years probation for threatening ex-Speaker McCarthy

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Things to know about Byron Donalds, Trump's pick to be Florida's next governor

Things to know about Byron Donalds, Trump's pick to be Florida's next governor

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced that he's running to be the next governor of Florida in 2026, positioning himself as a possible successor to Gov.
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Mississippi city drops lawsuit over newspaper editorial that judge ordered removed

Mississippi city drops lawsuit over newspaper editorial that judge ordered removed

A Mississippi city dropped its lawsuit Monday against a newspaper that had its editorial criticizing local leaders removed by a judge in a case that sparked widespread outrage from First Amendment advocates.
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After 30 years in prison for murder, new DNA evidence frees Hawaii man who maintained innocence

After 30 years in prison for murder, new DNA evidence frees Hawaii man who maintained innocence

HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii man who spent 30 years in prison for a murder he long denied committing declared the day “Freedom Friday” and said he was eager to visit his mother after a judge ordered him released because of new DNA evidence.
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Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress

Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The moment that local officials in Washington have been dreading for months is finally here.
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California lawmakers propose bill that would ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes

California lawmakers propose bill that would ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could ban the sale of disposable vapes under a bill lawmakers announced Wednesday that is aimed at curbing plastic pollution in the state.
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A Mississippi judge ordered a newspaper to remove an editorial. Press advocates are outraged

A Mississippi judge ordered a newspaper to remove an editorial. Press advocates are outraged

A Mississippi judge ordered a newspaper to remove an editorial criticizing the mayor and city leaders after the officials sued, sparking complaints from press advocates that it violates the First Amendment.
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