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Indian state passes uniform marriage legislation opposed by Muslims as a Hindu code applied to all

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — An Indian state has approved an unprecedented uniform code for marriage, divorce, adoption and inheritance for Hindus, Muslims and other religious communities under new legislation that also requires couples that live together to register with the government or face punishment. Northern Uttarakhand state lawmakers passed the legislation on Wednesday and its approval by the state governor …

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Loyola (Md.) defeats American 44-43

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. WASHINGTON (AP) — Deon Perry had 23 points and Loyola (Maryland) beat American 44-43 on Wednesday night. Jordan Stiemke made two free throws with 1:17 remaining for Loyola …

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Lightning visit the Islanders in Eastern Conference action

Tampa Bay Lightning (27-19-5, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (21-17-12, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -121, Lightning +101; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Eastern Conference action. New York has a 12-6-7 record in …

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Papua New Guinea’s prime minister becomes the first Pacific leader to address Australia’s parliament

SYDNEY (AP) — Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday become the first Pacific leader to address Australia’s parliament, vowing “nothing will come in between our two countries.” The nations announced that Australia will spend AU $100 million (US $65.3 million) on Papua New Guinea’s internal security, including the development of a police recruiting and investigation training facility …

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Little Rock takes on Western Illinois for conference showdown

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Little Rock Trojans (13-11, 7-4 OVC) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (15-8, 8-2 OVC) Macomb, Illinois; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Leathernecks -1; over/under is 141 BOTTOM …

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Britain’s Labour Party is watering down a green investment pledge. Environmentalists are unimpressed

LONDON (AP) — Environmental groups on Thursday criticized Britain’s opposition Labour Party for ditching a pledge to invest 28 billion pounds ($35 billion) a year in green projects if it wins an upcoming general election. Labour leader Keir Starmer said the party could no longer commit to the figure because the Conservative government had left the economy in dire condition. …

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