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Mike Pence says he is 'deeply disappointed' in vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

Mike Pence says he is 'deeply disappointed' in vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP presidential candidate Mike Pence , the former vice president, chastised a group of hard-right Republicans who ousted Kevin McCarthy from his role as House speaker Tuesday, saying that “chaos is never America’s friend.
Alberta mountain town to allow two major developments to go ahead after losing appeal

Alberta mountain town to allow two major developments to go ahead after losing appeal

CALGARY — Two major developments that could almost double the population of an Alberta mountain community will go ahead after Alberta's highest court dismissed an appeal by the town.
Alberta CEOs in Ottawa to find common ground on energy, climate and economy

Alberta CEOs in Ottawa to find common ground on energy, climate and economy

CALGARY — More than 50 Alberta CEOs, entrepreneurs and industry leaders are in Ottawa this week in an effort to raise the profile of their province and promote "collaboration" on issues related to energy, climate and the economy.

North Carolina retiree group sues to block 30-day voter residency requirement

RALEIGH, N.C.
Judges aiming to give Black voters more influence in Alabama set to redraw congressional districts

Judges aiming to give Black voters more influence in Alabama set to redraw congressional districts

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
Politician faces fine for returning to Yellowknife during wildfire evacuation

Politician faces fine for returning to Yellowknife during wildfire evacuation

YELLOWKNIFE — A member of the Northwest Territories legislature is facing a fine and a reprimand for returning to Yellowknife while it was evacuated during recent wildfires.
'Photography not allowed,' Poilievre says of ceremony with Algonquin leaders

'Photography not allowed,' Poilievre says of ceremony with Algonquin leaders

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he did not share photos of a ceremony he participated in with Algonquin leaders on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation out of respect for their traditional customs.
'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

VICTORIA — John Rustad's first question in British Columbia's legislature as the leader of the provincial Conservative Party prompted a stern rebuke from Premier David Eby, who accused him of picking on children and families.
New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump sends disparaging post about court clerk

New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump sends disparaging post about court clerk

NEW YORK (AP) — Rebuking Donald Trump, a state court judge imposed a limited gag order Tuesday in the former president’s civil business fraud trial and ordered him to delete a social media post that publicly maligned a key court staffer.

Detroit-area mayor indicted on bribery charge alleging he took $50,000 to facilitate property sale

DETROIT (AP) — A suburban Detroit mayor was indicted Tuesday on a federal bribery charge for allegedly demanding $50,000 in bribes to facilitate the sale of a city property to an outside party.