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Judge refuses to toss discrimination lawsuits over Georgia voting districts

Judge refuses to toss discrimination lawsuits over Georgia voting districts

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has refused to dismiss lawsuits alleging Georgia’s congressional and legislative districts illegally discriminate against Black voters. U.S.
In backlash over their expulsions, 2 Tennessee Democratic lawmakers raised $2M combined

In backlash over their expulsions, 2 Tennessee Democratic lawmakers raised $2M combined

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee state Reps.
Crowded GOP field vies for the Christian Zionist vote as Israel's rightward shift spurs protests

Crowded GOP field vies for the Christian Zionist vote as Israel's rightward shift spurs protests

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — When John McCain was the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, he was forced to reject megachurch pastor John Hagee’s endorsement after a sermon surfaced that was derided as antisemitic.
A look at some Americans who crossed into North Korea over the past years

A look at some Americans who crossed into North Korea over the past years

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S.-led United Nations Command is trying to secure the release of an American soldier who fled to North Korea from the South Korean side of a border village .
Wisconsin's top elections official met with FBI in 2020 election probe focusing on Trump

Wisconsin's top elections official met with FBI in 2020 election probe focusing on Trump

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s top elections administrator on Tuesday became the latest official in a battleground state to say they have been interviewed by federal investigators as part of the special counsel's probe into the 2020 election.

Thousands of B.C. families will see an increase in government family benefit plan

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government's promise to boost payments in its benefits plan starts this month for more than 285,000 families.
What went up, what went down? A closer look at Canada's inflation data for June

What went up, what went down? A closer look at Canada's inflation data for June

TORONTO — Canada’s inflation rate fell to 2.8 per cent in June, down from 3.4 per cent in May, and putting it within the Bank of Canada’s target range for the first time since March 2021.
TikTok needs to do more to comply with Europe's new digital rules, official says

TikTok needs to do more to comply with Europe's new digital rules, official says

LONDON (AP) — TikTok needs to do more to get ready for new European Union digital rules designed to keep users safe online, a top official said Tuesday.
Charged up: report says Canada's looming power problem is massive, not insurmountable

Charged up: report says Canada's looming power problem is massive, not insurmountable

OTTAWA — Canada must build more electricity generation in the next 25 years than it has over the last century in order to support a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, according to a new report from the Public Policy Forum.
Navy veteran Hung Cao enters GOP race to challenge Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine in 2024

Navy veteran Hung Cao enters GOP race to challenge Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine in 2024

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Retired Navy combat veteran Hung Cao , who ran an energetic but unsuccessful campaign last year for a blue-leaning northern Virginia U.S. House seat, has set his sights on the U.S.