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'No amnesty!': Brazilian protests demand jail for rioters

'No amnesty!': Brazilian protests demand jail for rioters

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — “No amnesty! No amnesty! No amnesty!” The chant reverberated off the walls of the jam-packed hall at the University of Sao Paulo’s law college on Monday afternoon.
Feds outline new plan for inmates to pay victim restitution

Feds outline new plan for inmates to pay victim restitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is proposing changes to how it runs federal prisoners' deposit accounts in an effort to make sure victims are paid restitution, including from some high-profile inmates with large balances.
New NC congressman says Cawthorn didn't forward casework

New NC congressman says Cawthorn didn't forward casework

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — New U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says the office of his predecessor, Madison Cawthorn, left Edwards' staff unaware of pending constituent requests and government casework before Cawthorn formally left the seat.
Capitol riot far-right internet personality gets 60 days

Capitol riot far-right internet personality gets 60 days

WASHINGTON (AP) — A far-right internet personality who streamed live video while he stormed the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Tuesday to two months of imprisonment for joining the mob's attack on the building.
Despite record cocaine seizures, drug cartels roil Europe

Despite record cocaine seizures, drug cartels roil Europe

ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Each tiny plastic package was barely the size of a fingernail and weighed all of 0.2 grams.
Feds propose 'student loan safety net' alongside forgiveness

Feds propose 'student loan safety net' alongside forgiveness

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans under far more generous terms.
Family kitchen recalls heartbreak for Kyiv man and his son

Family kitchen recalls heartbreak for Kyiv man and his son

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The ruined kitchen of his family’s Kyiv home stands at the center of a 42-year-old carpenter’s traumatic experience of Russia’s war in Ukraine .
TikTok boss meets European officials as scrutiny intensifies

TikTok boss meets European officials as scrutiny intensifies

LONDON (AP) — TikTok’s CEO met Tuesday with European Union officials about strict new digital regulations in the 27-nation bloc as the Chinese-owned social media app faces growing scrutiny from Western authorities over data privacy, cybersecurity and
German police clear blockades at village condemned for mine

German police clear blockades at village condemned for mine

LUETZERATH, Germany (AP) — Several hundred climate activists tried Tuesday to prevent heavy machinery from reaching an abandoned village in Germany that is due to be cleared for the expansion of a coal mine, even as police pushed back protesters and
Armenia cancels military drills, widening rift with Moscow

Armenia cancels military drills, widening rift with Moscow

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — The prime minister of Armenia said Tuesday that his country has refused to host military drills planned by a Russia-dominated security pact, an announcement that reflected the Armenian government's growing tensions with Moscow