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Mark Koran Where big issues stand at the Minnesota Legislature In GOP strongholds, a big push on 'culture war' legislation 10:10am An ardent abortion foe who once opposed allowing gay couples to be foster parents, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the unlikeliest figure to complain about bills on the "culture wars" reaching his desk. Trump addresses GOP as power to shape national debate wanes World 36 minutes ago Marchers protest Romania's virus restrictions as cases soar Marchers took to the streets Saturday in the Romanian capital of Bucharest to protest restrictive measures to fight the spread of COVID-19 even as new daily infections and deaths rose in the European Union nation. Business 44 minutes ago The Latest: Lawmakers aim to limit state emergency powers State lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to limit the emergency powers of governors — not just in the current coronavirus pandemic, but for any future emergencies. World 54 minutes ago Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support Britain's Prince Charles offered a heartfelt tribute to his "dear Papa" on Saturday as Buckingham Palace offered the broad outlines of a royal funeral that will be attended by the family and broadcast to the world. Nation 2:45pm Lawsuit: Virginia police threatened Black Army officer during traffic stop A second lieutenant in the U.S. Army is suing two Virginia police officers over a traffic stop last December during which the officers drew their guns, pointed them at him and used a slang term to suggest he was facing execution before pepper-spraying him and knocking him to the ground. Nation 2:35pm West Virginia lawmakers weigh needle exchange regulations A West Virginia bill that would regulate needle exchange programs is poised to gain final approval in the Republican-controlled legislature. Critics have said more stringent requirements for the programs will constrain the number of providers who give clean syringes to injection drug users not able to quit the habit altogether. Sports 2:30pm Georgia governor: Loss of All-Star game will hurt minorities Georgia's Republican governor on Saturday stepped up his attack on Major League Baseball's decision to pull this summer's All-Star Game from the state in response to a sweeping new voting law, saying the move politicized the sport and would hurt minority-owned businesses. Business 2:25pm The leaders of Ukraine, Turkey stress territorial integrity The presidents of Ukraine and Turkey stressed the importance of Ukraine's territorial integrity, the de-escalation of tensions in eastern Ukraine and security in the Black Sea following a meeting Saturday in Istanbul. Nation 2:15pm Authorities: Iowa trooper killed during standoff An Iowa State Patrol trooper was killed during a standoff in central Iowa, the state Department of Public Safety said Saturday. Nation 2:05pm Supreme Court halts California virus rules limiting home worship The Supreme Court is telling California that it can't enforce coronavirus-related restrictions that have limited home-based religious worship including Bible studies and prayer meetings. World 1:50pm Reports: Myanmar forces kill 82 in single day in city At least 82 people were killed in one day in a crackdown by Myanmar security forces on pro-democracy protesters, according to reports Saturday from independent local media and an organization that keeps track of casualties since the military's February seizure of power. Sports 1:46pm English soccer changes schedule to avoid funeral clash English soccer is altering its schedule to avoid a clash with the funeral of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, on April 17. Politics 1:20pm Minnesota House DFL proposes gas tax increase Minnesota's gas tax would increase as construction costs climb under a proposal House Democrats released last week — an idea Republican lawmakers quickly rejected.It has… World 1:18pm Kyrgyzstan votes on constitution boosting president's powers Voters in Kyrgyzstan will cast ballots Sunday on whether to approve a new constitution that would substantially increase the president's powers in this impoverished Central Asian nation. Sports 12:53pm Protest near Masters pushes back against Georgia voting law About two dozen protesters turned out near Augusta National on Saturday, objecting to Georgia's new voting law during the third round of the Masters. Nation 12:40pm Lawmakers seek long-term limit on governors' emergency power As governors loosen long-lasting coronavirus restrictions, state lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to significantly limit the power they could wield in future emergencies. World 12:35pm Iran says nuke program testing newest advanced centrifuge Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U.S. back into the agreement. Politics 12:20pm 'Clear the Capitol,' Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows From a secure room in the Capitol on Jan. 6, as rioters pummeled police and vandalized the building, Vice President Mike Pence tried to assert control. In an urgent phone call to the acting defense secretary, he issued a startling demand. World 12:05pm Ash-covered St. Vincent awaits more volcanic explosions Ash rained down across the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Saturday and a strong sulfur smell enveloped communities a day after a powerful explosion at La Soufriere volcano uprooted the lives of thousands of people who evacuated their homes under government orders. Nation 11:41am Maryland lawmakers plan to override vetoes on police reform Maryland lawmakers gathered Saturday with plans to override Gov. Larry Hogan's vetoes of three police reform measures. Nation 11:24am Prosecutor won't retry parents in baby's death a decade ago A prosecutor says he won't retry a Georgia couple for their newborn daughter's death more than a decade ago after the state's highest court overturned their murder convictions. 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