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Centrist Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska won't seek reelection

Centrist Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska won't seek reelection

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican who represents Nebraska's second district with its so-called “blue dot” that includes many progressive voters around Omaha, will not seek reelection.
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California closes $12B deficit by cutting back immigrants' access to health care

California closes $12B deficit by cutting back immigrants' access to health care

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
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Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases , the latest moves by the Trump administration targeting attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan.
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Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill

Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has put on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.
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Arizona governor caps off quarrelsome legislative session with budget approval

Arizona governor caps off quarrelsome legislative session with budget approval

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov.
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New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election

New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months.
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Judge rejects another Trump executive order targeting the legal community

Judge rejects another Trump executive order targeting the legal community

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday struck down another of President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting law firms. U.S.
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Explosive device damaged B.C. MLA's office, may be linked to earlier blast: RCMP

Explosive device damaged B.C. MLA's office, may be linked to earlier blast: RCMP

NORTH VANCOUVER — An explosive device damaged and blasted open the front door of British Columbia Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma's office on Friday morning, police said, and they are investigating whether the "jarring incident" was linked to an ea
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Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites

Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following
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The Latest: Trump terminates trade talks with Canada over tax on tech firms

The Latest: Trump terminates trade talks with Canada over tax on tech firms

President Donald Trump said he’s immediately suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called “a direct and blatant attack on our country.
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