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A look at what's happening around the majors today:

 

Pregnancy center ruling a blow for abortion-rights advocates

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In knocking down a California law aimed at regulating anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a blow to abortion-rights supporters who saw the law as a crucial step toward beating back the national…

 

8 accused of stealing millions in internet, wire fraud scam

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Tennessee say eight people in the U.S. and Africa have been arrested on charges that they stole millions from people and businesses around the world though computer and wire fraud.

 

Experts: Travel ruling could boost other immigration suits

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding President Donald Trump's travel ban may have a silver lining for people fighting other administration immigration policies after the 5-4 majority ruled that the president's prior comments about Muslims were…

 

California pot shops slash prices ahead of new testing rules

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bargain basement bud is on the menu in California, but you need to act fast to cash in on the cheap weed.

 

Malaysia values items seized in ex-PM probe at $273 million

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The total value of cash, jewelry and hundreds of watches and handbags seized from properties linked to former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in a money-laundering investigation amounted to at least $273 million, police said…

 

Tropical forests see high loss of tree cover for 2nd year

SAO PAULO (AP) — Colombia saw a dramatic increase in forest degradation last year and levels in Brazil remain historically high, according to new satellite data released Wednesday.

 

Thai rights lawyer get 16 months prison for Facebook post

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court sentenced a human rights lawyer to 16 months in prison on Wednesday, finding him guilty of sedition for material he posted online but dropping charges of royal defamation.

 

Times Square ceremony to honor Father Duffy of WWI fame

NEW YORK (AP) — The Roman Catholic archbishop of New York will join New York National Guard leaders in Times Square for a ceremony commemorating the centennial of the battlefield service of a storied Army chaplain.

 

Mitt Romney wins GOP primary in Utah Senate race

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mitt Romney handily won the Republican primary for a Utah Senate seat Tuesday after toning down his criticism of Donald Trump as he looks to re-start his political career.

 

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