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UK court allows Assange's extradition to U.S. for spying case

UK court allows Assange's extradition to U.S. for spying case

A British appellate court has opened the door for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be extradited to the United States. The High Court in London overturned a lower court that found Assange's mental health was too fragile to withstand the American penal system.
by The Associated Press

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As the Supreme Court weighs the future of Roe v. Wade, experts look beyond abortion

As the Supreme Court weighs the future of Roe v. Wade, experts look beyond abortion

A decision in the Mississippi abortion case in front of the Supreme Court isn't expected until next year, but some are looking ahead to what else could be at stake if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
by Wynne Davis

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Minnesota regulators OK rate hikes for Xcel customers

Minnesota regulators OK rate hikes for Xcel customers

The state Public Service Commission issued a news release Thursday saying the utility had asked to increase electric rates by 9.4 percent and natural gas rates by 4.9 percent.
by The Associated Press

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China dismisses UK, Canada Olympic boycott as 'farce'

China dismisses UK, Canada Olympic boycott as 'farce'

China on Thursday dismissed the decision by Canada and the United Kingdom to join Washington’s diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games as a “farce.”
by The Associated Press

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A new poll finds major warning signs for Biden and fellow Democrats

A new poll finds major warning signs for Biden and fellow Democrats

The NPR/Marist survey has President Joe Biden with a 42 percent approval rating. Americans also don't feel the direct payments or expanded child tax credits Democrats doled out helped them much.
by Domenico Montanaro and Kelsey Snell

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Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy

Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy

The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
by Scott Detrow

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