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The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina elections board ousted its widely respected executive director Wednesday in a partisan move that will put Republicans in control of election operations in the political swing state, which includes the certification of results. The removal of Karen Brinson Bell, who had held

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Compass: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Compass Minerals International Inc. (CMP) on Wednesday reported a loss of $32 million in its fiscal second quarter. The Overland Park, Kansas-based company said it had a loss of 77 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 63 cents per

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AMC Entertainment: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) on Wednesday reported a loss of $202.1 million in its first quarter. The Leawood, Kansas-based company said it had a loss of 47 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 58 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations.

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3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

By ADRIAN SAINZ and KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Three former Memphis officers were acquitted Wednesday of all state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop, a death that sparked nationwide protests and prompted renewed calls for police reforms

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Some migrants were told they’d be sent to Libya, attorneys say as they try to block the deportations

By REBECCA SANTANA, LINDSAY WHITEHURST and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. authorities informed some migrants of plans to deport them to Libya, a country they are not from and that has a history of human rights violations, attorneys said Wednesday. A judge said they can’t be deported without a chance to challenge

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Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here’s what it means

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do. Cities from London to Moscow are holding parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world observes Thursday’s

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Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

By SEUNG MIN KIM and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Trump said in

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Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

By SEUNG MIN KIM and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Trump said in

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Some migrants were told they’d be sent to Libya, attorneys say as they try to block the deportations

By REBECCA SANTANA, LINDSAY WHITEHURST and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. authorities informed some migrants of plans to deport them to Libya, a country they are not from and that has a history of human rights violations, attorneys said Wednesday. A judge said they can’t be deported without a chance to challenge

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Judge says Bryan Kohberger’s family can attend upcoming trial in University of Idaho killings

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Bryan Kohberger’s immediate family members may attend his upcoming quadruple-murder trial in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, even if they might be called to testify, a judge ruled in an order made public Thursday. Witnesses in criminal cases are sometimes excluded from attending trials to prevent them

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H&R Block: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — H&R Block Inc. (HRB) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $722.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Kansas City, Missouri-based company said it had profit of $5.31. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, were $5.38 per share. The

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Trump administration will provide programming from conservative network OAN for Voice of America

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration, which has fought to dismantle or hollow out government-run outlets that provide news to other countries, has agreed to use the conservative media network OAN’s feed on Voice of America and other services. Voice of America hasn’t operated since mid-March because of

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Trump administration will provide programming from conservative network OAN for Voice of America

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration, which has fought to dismantle or hollow out government-run outlets that provide news to other countries, has agreed to use the conservative media network OAN’s feed on Voice of America and other services. Voice of America hasn’t operated since mid-March because of

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Trump administration will provide programming from conservative network OAN for Voice of America

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration, which has fought to dismantle or hollow out government-run outlets that provide news to other countries, has agreed to use the conservative media network OAN’s feed on Voice of America and other services. Voice of America hasn’t operated since mid-March because of

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EPR Properties: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — EPR Properties (EPR) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The Kansas City, Missouri-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $92.9 million, or $1.21 per share, in the period.

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GOP lawmakers berate Haverford College president for not discussing discipline for antisemitism

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of Haverford College was berated by Republican lawmakers in a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism Wednesday, with some suggesting the school should lose federal funding because of her refusal to discuss student discipline in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests. Wendy Raymond appeared alongside two

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GOP lawmakers berate Haverford College president for not discussing discipline for antisemitism

By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of Haverford College was berated by Republican lawmakers in a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism Wednesday, with some suggesting the school should lose federal funding because of her refusal to discuss student discipline in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests. Wendy Raymond appeared alongside two

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Salt Lake City and Boise make pride flags official city emblems, skirting flag ban laws

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and REBECCA BOONE Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their states’ Republican-controlled Legislatures, which have banned traditional rainbow pride flags at schools and government buildings. Utah’s capital

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The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina elections board ousted its widely respected executive director Wednesday in a partisan move that will put Republicans in control of election operations in the political swing state, which includes the certification of results. The removal of Karen Brinson Bell, who had held

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Amdocs: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

SAINT LOUIS (AP) — SAINT LOUIS (AP) — Amdocs Ltd. (DOX) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $163.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Saint Louis-based company said it had net income of $1.45. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, were $1.78 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.

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