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Northern U.S. bat species devastated by fungus is now listed as endangered

by JOHN FLESHER Associated Press November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

First documented in the U.S. in 2006, the disease has infected 12 types of bats and killed millions, including in Maine.

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Iran-U.S. World Cup clash rife with political tension

by JON GAMBRELL Associated Press November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Iran’s nationwide protests, its expanding nuclear program and regional and international attacks linked back to Tehran have pushed the match beyond the stadium and into geopolitics.

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Biden hosts congressional leaders, gets stiff response from McCarthy

by ZEKE MILLER and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy – who is looking to become speaker in January – promised more investigations once Republicans are in power.

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Georgia voters storm the polls with record 301,000 early votes in 1 day in Senate runoff

by Mark Niesse The Atlanta Journal-Constitution November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Turnout was even higher in the runoff Monday than it was during presidential elections.

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Uneasy calm grips Ukraine as West prepares winter aid

by JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

NATO allies have made plans to boost provisions of blankets, generators and other basic necessities, and the U.S. will use $53 million to buy electrical parts for the country’s electrical grid.

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U.S. says Russia abruptly postpones arms control talks

by MATTHEW LEE Associated Press November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

The meeting in Cairo had been aimed at showing the two sides remain committed to arms control and keeping open lines of communication despite other differences.

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Senate set to vote on bill protecting same-sex marriages

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press November 28, 2022November 29, 2022

Sen. Susan Collins is among 12 Republicans who supported the Respect for Marriage Act bill early on and lobbied her colleagues to support it.

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Jury deliberates for 2nd day in Oath Keepers Jan. 6 sedition trial

by MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press November 28, 2022November 29, 2022

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and 4 associates are accused of a weekslong plot to stop the transfer of power from Republican Donald Trump to Democrat Joe Biden.