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September 3, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief

BOYDTON, Va. (AP) — There was a time when Black farms prospered.

September 3, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Oregon denies oil terminal permit needed to fully operate

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon regulators said Wednesday they will not renew a permit needed by a crude oil storage company to operate portions of its facility in Northwest Portland.

September 3, 2021 12:09 a.m.

New Texas abortion law pushes women to out-of-state clinics

Even before a

September 3, 2021 12:09 a.m.

AP FACT CHECK: Biden skirts broken promise on Afghan exit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday glossed over his broken promise to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan until the last Americans are out and offered the faint assurance — even with the last U.S. planes gone — that it's never too late for U.S. citizens to leave.

September 2, 2021 9:36 p.m.

Suga bows out of party vote, paves way for new Japan PM

TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he won’t run for leadership of the governing party at the end of this month, paving the way for a new Japanese leader after just a year in office.

September 2, 2021 9:36 p.m.

Biden message to battered Gulf Coast: 'We are here for you'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is calling for greater public resolve to confront climate change and help the nation deal with the fierce storms, flooding and wildfires that have beset the country as he makes a sojourn to hurricane-battered Louisiana on Friday.

September 2, 2021 9:15 p.m.

Japan likely to get new PM as Suga bows out of party vote

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga won’t run for the leadership of the governing party, indicating he will step down as Japanese leader at the end of this month, a party official said Friday.

September 2, 2021 7:39 p.m.

Experts call for rigorous audit to protect California recall

A group of election security experts on Thursday called for a rigorous audit of the upcoming recall election for California's governor after copies of systems used to run elections across the country were released publicly.

September 2, 2021 6:03 p.m.

California families relay harrowing escape from Afghanistan

EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — When Yousef's wife and their four children boarded a July 15 flight in San Diego to attend her brother's wedding in Afghanistan, they were looking forward to a month of family gatherings. It was long overdue — the coronavirus pandemic prevented them from traveling earlier.

September 2, 2021 5:30 p.m.

Ida deaths: Nursing home residents die after evacuation

INDEPENDENCE, La. (AP) — Four nursing home residents in Louisiana died after being evacuated during

September 2, 2021 5:18 p.m.

Nursing home residents die after evacuation during Ida

INDEPENDENCE, La. (AP) — Four nursing home residents in Louisiana died after being evacuated during

September 2, 2021 5:18 p.m.

Lake Tahoe resort city OK for now, wildfire fight not over

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.

September 2, 2021 5:18 p.m.

GOP-led states see Texas law as model to restrict abortions

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Republican states that have passed increasingly tough abortion restrictions only to see them blocked by the federal courts have a new template in an unusually written Texas law that represents the most far-reaching curb on abortions in nearly half a century.

September 2, 2021 4:27 p.m.

Seeing danger, some in GOP leery of Texas abortion law

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Almost instantly after most abortions were banned in Texas, Democrats were decrying the new law as unconstitutional, an assault on women's health that must be challenged. But the reaction from many Republicans on the other side hasn't been nearly as emphatic.

September 2, 2021 3:27 p.m.

Idaho special session for Texas-type abortion law unlikely

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers being called back to the Statehouse to pass a law similar to one in Texas banning most abortions is not likely, top elected officials said Thursday.

September 2, 2021 2:03 p.m.

New Texas abortion law pushes women to out-of-state clinics

Even before a

September 2, 2021 2:03 p.m.

With Lake Tahoe spared, better weather helps wildfire fight

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.

September 2, 2021 10:03 a.m.

Biden blasts high court failure to block Texas abortion curb

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday blasted the Supreme Court's decision not to block a new Texas law banning most abortions in the state and directed federal agencies to do what they can to “insulate women and providers” from the impact.

September 2, 2021 7:03 a.m.

Deal with OxyContin maker leaves families angry, conflicted

Among the families who lost children and other loved ones in the nation's opioid crisis, many had held out hope of someday facing OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and its owners in a courtroom.

September 2, 2021 6:06 a.m.

EXPLAINER: Resistance leader’s death deepens Kashmir strife

NEW DELHI (AP) — The