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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting for personal and political reasons

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting for personal and political reasons

LONDON (AP) — Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who made history as his country's first gay and first biracial leader, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down for reasons that he said were both personal and political.
Prabowo Subianto, ex-general tied to a past dictatorship, is confirmed as Indonesia's next president

Prabowo Subianto, ex-general tied to a past dictatorship, is confirmed as Indonesia's next president

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Prabowo Subianto , a former special forces general with ties to Indonesia's current president and past dictatorship, was confirmed the victor of last month's presidential election over two former governors who have vowed to
Mike Bost survives GOP primary challenge from the right to win nomination for sixth term

Mike Bost survives GOP primary challenge from the right to win nomination for sixth term

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois congressman Mike Bost has won the Republican nomination for the state’s 12th Congressional District despite a challenge from the right in former state Sen. Darren Bailey.
A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees capsizes off Indonesia's coast

A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees capsizes off Indonesia's coast

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s northernmost coast on Wednesday, according to local fishermen who rescued six people. The survivors said more people were still on the boat.
Court order puts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross illegally back on hold

Court order puts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross illegally back on hold

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court late Tuesday issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally, hours after the Supreme Court allowed the strict new immigration law to take effect.
No explosives found at Seoul stadium in police search following bomb threat against Ohtani

No explosives found at Seoul stadium in police search following bomb threat against Ohtani

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police said they’ve found no explosives at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome after searching the site Wednesday following a reported bomb threat against Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.
Republican Vince Fong advances to runoff election to complete term of ex-House Speaker McCarthy

Republican Vince Fong advances to runoff election to complete term of ex-House Speaker McCarthy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican state Legislator Vince Fong has advanced to a May election in California to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of deposed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy , which runs through January.
In Ohio's GOP congressional primaries, Taylor wins 2nd Congressional District, Rulli wins 6th

In Ohio's GOP congressional primaries, Taylor wins 2nd Congressional District, Rulli wins 6th

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Businessman Dave Taylor has defeated 10 of his fellow Republicans in a crowded primary for southern Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District seat, and State Sen.
Democrats hope to flip Ohio's supreme court this fall. Tuesday's primary settled the contests

Democrats hope to flip Ohio's supreme court this fall. Tuesday's primary settled the contests

Tuesday’s primaries for three contested seats on the Ohio Supreme Court kicked off a high-stakes battle for partisan control of the court this fall.
Trump favorites Moreno, Merrin win GOP primaries to face two vulnerable Ohio Democrats this fall

Trump favorites Moreno, Merrin win GOP primaries to face two vulnerable Ohio Democrats this fall

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Things went former President Donald Trump’s way on Tuesday in a pair of high-profile elections in Ohio that could determine Republicans' chances of picking up critical seats this fall and expanding their power in Washington.