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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has set new criteria for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim nations and all refugees that require a "close" family or business tie to the United States. The move comes after the Supreme Court partially restored President Donald Trump's executive order that was widely criticized as a ban on Muslims.

SYDNEY (AP) — The leading support group for victims of sexual abuse by priests called on Pope Francis to speak out about sexual assault charges filed in Australia against a key Vatican aide. Survivors' network SNAP noted that Francis had promised to work to "end the scourge of abuse by his clergy." SNAP also called on anyone with additional information about the case of Cardinal George Pell to come forward.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Republicans are worried that President Donald Trump's difficulty staying on message might do more harm than good in selling their health care bill. The GOP is weighing how to deploy Trump in the high-stakes debate. Trump has a unique ability to command and control attention. But some Republicans privately bemoan his thin grasp of the bill's principles.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is exploring options for salvaging the battered Republican health care bill. But he's confronting a growing chorus of GOP detractors.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department is demanding that airlines around the world step up security measures for international flights bound for the United States. If they don't, they could face the possibility of a total electronics ban for planes. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly announced the rollout of new security rules Wednesday.

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