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Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids 07/01/2024 04:29pm • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden launched a groundbreaking new law on Monday that allows grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up to three months of a child’s first year. The development comes after the Swedish parliament, the 349-seat Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon with a shoulder injury 07/01/2024 03:51pm • WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Wimbledon favorite Aryna Sabalenka withdrew on Monday because of an injured shoulder. The two-time Australian Open champion was seeded third at the All England Club and was supposed to play Emina Bektas of the United States in the first round on Day 1 at the grass-court G New Georgia laws regulate hemp products, set standards for rental property and cut income taxes 07/01/2024 02:41pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia on Monday imposed new restrictions on the sale of hemp products, required some basic standards for rented residences, cut income taxes and required cash bail for dozens of new crimes. Those are among many laws passed earlier this year by the General Assembly that took effect Could Democrats replace Biden as their nominee? Here's how it could happen, and why it's unlikely 07/01/2024 02:07pm • As President Joe Biden attempts to reassure supporters following his widely panned debate performance on Thursday, Democrats still worried about having him at the top of the ticket in November have few realistic options at their disposal, at least as far as party rules and historical precedent are c US Supreme Court Latest: Court sends Trump’s immunity case back to lower court 07/01/2024 02:05pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court extended the delay in the criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election, reducing the chance that Trump could be tried before the November election. In a historic ruling, the justices said Monday for the first time that f French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote 07/01/2024 02:02pm • PARIS (AP) — With the ultimate outcome still up in the air, France's fiercely anti-immigration National Rally and opponents of the long-taboo far-right party scrambled Monday to capitalize on an indecisive first round of voting in surprise legislative elections. Round one on Sunday propelled the N Trump ally Steve Bannon surrenders to federal prison to serve 4-month sentence on contempt charges 07/01/2024 02:00pm • DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon was taken into custody Monday after surrendering at a federal prison to begin a four-month sentence on contempt charges for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack. Bannon arrived at the Federal Cor House Republicans sue Attorney General Garland over access to Biden special counsel interview audio 07/01/2024 01:44pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Monday filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland for the audio recording of President Joe Biden's interview with a special counsel in his classified documents case, asking the courts to enforce their subpoena and reject the White House's effort Rows and rows of pot: WTOP goes behind the scenes at massive Md. marijuana facility 07/01/2024 01:39pm • Monday marks one year since Maryland legalized recreational marijuana, and the industry has been slowly growing. There are now about 100 dispensaries spread throughout Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City, with the state taking in more than $40 million in tax revenue over the past year. Policía Nacional de Colombia captura a alias "Larry Changa", presunto cofundador del Tren de Aragua 07/01/2024 01:00pm • (CNN Español) -- La Policía Nacional de Colombia (PNC) anunció este lunes la captura de Larry Álvarez Núñez alias "Larry Changa", requerido en Venezuela y Chile por los delitos de terrorismo, financiamiento al terrorismo, tráfico de armas y municiones, extorsión agravada, secuestro, legitima Biden spent the weekend rallying Democrats and retreating with family after poor debate performance 07/01/2024 12:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had the kind of weekend on which history pivots — trying to stabilize his campaign after a disastrous and demoralizing debate against former President Donald Trump, then gathering with family as previously planned at a secluded mountain retreat where they di Campaign to get new political mapmaking system on Ohio’s ballot submits more than 700,000 signatures 07/01/2024 12:34pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Backers of a proposal to change Ohio’s troubled political mapmaking system delivered hundreds of thousands of signatures on Monday as they work to qualify for the statewide ballot this fall. Citizens Not Politicians dropped off more than 700,000 petition signatures to Repu For an exceptional grilled burger, Meathead Goldwyn offers these five tips 07/01/2024 12:28pm • Infused with the smell of smoke, any backyard burger tastes good when you’re surrounded by friends and family on a sunny summer day. But a juicy, well-cooked, exceptional burger? That’s harder to pull off than tossing a patty on a grill. “Meathead" Goldwyn, author of “Meathead, The Science o Democrat Elissa Slotkin makes massive ad buy in Michigan Senate race in flex of fundraising 07/01/2024 12:07pm • LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin is using her fundraising advantage in the race for Michigan’s coveted open U.S. Senate seat to drop $8 million on advertising in the final weeks leading up to the general election. Slotkin is the overwhelming favorite to win the Democratic nom House Republicans sue Attorney General Garland for access to audio of Biden's interview with special counsel 07/01/2024 12:01pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans sue Attorney General Garland for access to audio of Biden's interview with special counsel.