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Suspended Orlando commissioner ordered to stay away from woman she's accused of defrauding

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge on Friday permanently ordered an Orlando city commissioner to stop interacting with a 96-year-old constituent that she is legally accused of defrauding.
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Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information

Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information

NEW YORK (AP) — The reposts and expressions of shock from public figures followed quickly after a user on the social platform X who uses a pseudonym claimed that a government website had revealed “skyrocketing” rates of voters registering without a p
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Sen. Bernie Sanders's office in Vermont caught fire. Arson is suspected, but the motive is unclear

Sen. Bernie Sanders's office in Vermont caught fire. Arson is suspected, but the motive is unclear

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Police in Vermont are seeking a suspect who allegedly started a fire Friday outside the office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders . The small blaze caused minor damages but no injuries.
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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés; White House national security spokesman John Kirby. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Preempted by Premier League soccer. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Kirby; Gov.
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Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over Trump

Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over Trump

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School stories, art, teach kids about organ donation for Humboldt Broncos' Green Shirt Day

School stories, art, teach kids about organ donation for Humboldt Broncos' Green Shirt Day

When Sandra LaRose's 16-year-old daughter decided she wanted her organs donated, she encouraged her mom and step-dad to do the same and put red and white stickers on their Saskatchewan health cards.
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Resignation of three town councillors latest shock to small Quebec town

Resignation of three town councillors latest shock to small Quebec town

MONTREAL — What began as a disagreement over an alcohol expense by a library volunteer in Ste-Pétronille, Que., has escalated into a political crisis that has upended the small village east of Quebec City and shaken its governing body.
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Beijing is looking for a closer relationship with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?

Beijing is looking for a closer relationship with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?

OTTAWA — Beijing is seeking to improve relations with Ottawa after years of diplomatic unease, and though it's not clear whether Canada is ready to play ball, some experts say there are practical reasons to look for better co-operation.
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Kansas lawmakers approve a tax bill but the state still might not see big tax cuts

Kansas lawmakers approve a tax bill but the state still might not see big tax cuts

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators are struggling to overcome political divisions that have prevented their state's residents from seeing major income tax cuts over the past two years even as other states have slashed income tax rates.
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Lawmakers criticize a big pay raise for themselves before passing a big spending bill

Lawmakers criticize a big pay raise for themselves before passing a big spending bill

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators approved on Friday another year's worth of funding for most state agencies and services after a few lawmakers staged a last-minute public protest over a 93% pay increase for themselves coming next year.
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