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China hopes UN meeting spurs India-Pakistan talks on Kashmir
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China’s U.N. ambassador warned Wednesday against further escalation between India and Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region and expressed hope that a Security Council meeting called by Beijing will encourage both countries to seek a solution through dialogue.
Rhode Island town baffled by tree cutting mystery
TIVERTON, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island community is trying to figure out who cut down about two dozen trees on a town-owned waterfront lot without permission.
Adoptees can access birth certificates under new NY law
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York has become the 10th state to allow adopted adults unrestricted access to their original birth certificates, a step that will help some people investigate their family histories.
South Dakota News Digest
Here's a look at AP's general news coverage in South Dakota. Questions about coverage plans go to News Editor Doug Glass at 612-332-2727 or [email protected]. Jeff Baenen is on the desk.
Acting Iowa chief justice: Court independence a strength
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Supreme Court Acting Chief Justice David Wiggins told the Legislature Wednesday that “the independence of the courts from the political branches is not a divide but our very strength as a state and as a nation.”
Councilman won't resign following social media comments
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia city councilman has refused calls to step down amid criticism of comments containing ethnic slurs that he posted to social media.
Putin engineers shakeup that could keep him in power longer
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shakeup of Russia's leadership Wednesday, proposing changes to the constitution that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024.
Putin names head of tax service as new prime minister
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin has named Tax Service chief Mikhail Mishustin as Russia's new prime minister, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
Mom and pop grocery shops get fresh help in the name of nutrition
When Luz Arango was thinking of ways to refresh Lupita's Corner Market, the shop her mother opened in 1993, the plans involved mostly painting, tidying up and rearranging.
Montana Daybook
Associated Press Montana Daybook for Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Putin announces constitutional reform, his PM steps down
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin accepted the resignation of his prime minister Wednesday after proposing constitutional amendments that could herald his intention to carve out a position that would let him stay at Russia's helm after his presidency ends.
Delaware Statehouse workers announce intent to unionize
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware S tatehouse workers announced their intention to form a union Tuesday, hours before the General Assembly convened for its 2020 legislative session.
Russian prime minister submits resignation to Putin
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a constitutional overhaul Wednesday to boost the powers of parliament and the Cabinet, a move signalling Putin's intention to carve out a new position for himself after his current term ends.
Report: Russian prime minister submits resignation to Putin
MOSCOW (AP) — The Tass news agency reports that Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev submitted his resignation to President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.
An old debate over religion in school is opening up again
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Charlotte homicide rate hits 14-year high
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New data shows North Carolina's largest city suffered its highest rate of homicides last year in more than a decade.
Putin seeks amendments to boost power of parliament, Cabinet
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin proposed Wednesday tweaking the Russian Constitution to increase the powers of parliament and the Cabinet, a move that could herald his intention to take a political position that would let him stay at the helm after his presidency ends.
Iran president slams removal of candidates from elections
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president Wednesday slammed the disqualification of thousands of people, including 90 current lawmakers, from running in upcoming parliamentary elections.
Florida man settles legal battle with city for $875,000
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Having twice failed to get its way at the U.S. Supreme Court, the city of Riviera Beach has agreed to pay $875,000 to settle a decade-long legal battle that began over a floating home.
No Shield From X-Rays: How Science Is Rethinking Lead Aprons
CHICAGO — Patients have come to expect a technician to drape their torsos with a heavy lead apron when they get an X-ray, but new thinking among radiologists and medical physicists is upending the decades-old practice of shielding patients from radiation.