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AP Newsbreak: China pressures Ukraine at UN rights council
GENEVA — China pressured Ukraine into withdrawing its support for a call for more scrutiny of human rights in China's western region of Xinjiang...
UK watchdog probes Amazon, Google for fake reviews of goods
LONDON — U.K. regulators said on Friday that they're investigating Google and Amazon over concerns the online giants aren't doing enough to stop fake...
Infrastructure spending promises boost for construction cos.
Plans to pump money into rebuilding the nation’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure could give companies with ties to the construction industry a solid...
Hashimoto: ‘No spectators’ still possible for Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — A “no-spectator games” remains an option for the Tokyo Olympics, which open officially in just four weeks, the president of the Tokyo...
Cooper vetoes NC bill banning Down syndrome abortions
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed on Friday a measure barring women from getting an abortion specifically due to a prenatal...
Thousands attend Tel Aviv’s first post-lockdown Pride parade
TEL AVIV, Israel — Thousands of people attended a Pride parade in Tel Aviv on Friday in one of the largest public gatherings held...
CWS game delayed as NC State reportedly has COVID-19 issue
OMAHA, Neb. — The College World Series game between Vanderbilt and North Carolina State was delayed Friday for what the NCAA characterized as “health...
Iran’s top leader receives its home-made corona vaccine
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's supreme leader has received the first coronavirus vaccine developed by the Islamic Republic, state TV reported Friday.
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New Mexico lawmakers turn attention to horse racing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Legislative analysts say New Mexico horse racing regulators have more to do if they want to further reduce the number of...
Nike shares surge premarket on N. American sales, outlook
Nike's shares are soaring before the opening bell Friday, as the footwear and clothing company posted record fiscal fourth-quarter sales in North America and...