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Lawyer charged with trying to bribe cop in marijuana case

BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts lawyer has pleaded not guilty to federal charges he tried to bribe the Medford police chief to get help in opening a recreational marijuana dispensary on behalf of a client.
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Kerley, Jefferson win at the US outdoor championships

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Olympic silver medalist Fred Kerley flashed a peace sign at the crowd after winning the 100 meters at the U.S. outdoor track and field championships Friday night. Kerley crossed the line in 9.
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U.S. Army private admits plotting attack on military unit

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S.
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Legal battles likely as divided states grapple with abortion

Legal battles likely as divided states grapple with abortion

The Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn the constitutional right to abortion has only further fractured an already deep division between the states, where contentious legal battles are almost certain to erupt as legislatures and attorneys gen
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EXPLAINER: How parade crash insanity plea will work

EXPLAINER: How parade crash insanity plea will work

MADISON, Wis.
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Rhode Island lawmakers pass budget and adjourn for the year

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island lawmakers passed a flurry of major bills before the legislative session ended Friday, including the state budget and legislation to provide driver privilege cards to people who are in the country illegally.
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GOP unity? Some aim for reconciliation after tough primaries

GOP unity? Some aim for reconciliation after tough primaries

CHARLESTON, S.C.
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Richardson fails to make 100 final at the U.S. championships

Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson appeared to have both her speed and swagger back for the U.S. track and field championships but she had a disappointing result Thursday night in her signature event.
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EXPLAINER: What led to priests being killed in Mexico?

EXPLAINER: What led to priests being killed in Mexico?

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two Jesuit priests and a tour guide murdered in Mexico’s Sierra Tarahumara this week are the latest in a long line of activists, reporters, travelers and local residents who have been threatened or killed by criminal gangs that dom
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Portugal seizes tons of cocaine hidden in banana shipments

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Police in Portugal said Thursday they found just over 8 metric tons (8.8 short tons) of cocaine concealed inside banana shipments from Colombia.
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