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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper …
Flash of luck: Astronomers find cosmic radio burst source
A flash of luck helped astronomers solve a cosmic mystery: What causes powerful but fleeting radio bursts that zip and zigzag through the universe?
AP Lifestyles Digest
Here is the AP Lifestyles digest for the week of Nov. 2.
AP PHOTOS: As votes are counted, America and the world wait
The day finally came and went, but the result hasn't yet.
Scattered protests in US cities, but no wide unrest seen
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scattered protests took place from Washington, D.C., to Washington state as votes were counted, but there were no signs of widespread unrest or violence linked to the U.S. election.
Republican Hinson ousts Democratic Rep. Finkenauer in Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Republican state Rep. Ashley Hinson defeated Democratic incumbent Abby Finkenauer to win a northeastern Iowa congressional seat.
House Latest: GOP’s Hinson ousts US Rep. Finkenauer in Iowa
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Republican Ashley Hinson wins election to U.S. House in Iowa's 1st Congressional District, beating incumbent Rep. Abby Finkenauer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Ashley Hinson wins election to U.S. House in Iowa's 1st Congressional District, beating incumbent Rep. Abby Finkenauer.
At least 40 fleeing extremist violence drown in Mozambique
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — At least 40 people fleeing extremist violence in northern Mozambique drowned when their boat sank, according to officials and reports in local media.
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Oregon: Amend Campaign Finance (Allow reform laws)
June retrial date set for ex-CIA engineer in leak case
NEW YORK (AP) — The retrial of a former CIA software engineer charged with leaking secrets to WikiLeaks in an espionage case will begin June 7, a judge said Wednesday.
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Pope tightens oversight on creation of new religious orders
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Wednesday tightened oversight on creating new religious orders to exert more Vatican control over the process and prevent charlatans from duping the faithful.
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Montana: Revise Conceal Carry Laws (End local govt authority)
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Oregon: Provide Addiction Recovery Services (Fund with marijuana tax
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Rhode Island: Change State Name (Remove Providence Plantations)