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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Attorneys in federal cases stemming from crimes on American Indian reservations have new guidance on what’s needed to prove a defendant is Indian. Federal authorities have jurisdiction over major crimes on tribal land when the victim, suspect or both are American Indian. A two-part test determines who …

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina – Top EU officials say the Bosnian government’s adoption of a plan of reforms is a crucial step forward on the country’s EU integration path. European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn said in a statement on Tuesday that the adoption and swift …

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Top-ranked Alabama’s latest blowout win included enough mistakes to concern coach Nick Saban and his players. The Crimson Tide (6-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) steamrolled Kentucky 48-7 on Saturday night, but only after an error-prone start featuring turnovers and dropped passes for the two-time defending champions. What gnawed …