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Trump's decades of testimony provide some clues about how he'll fight for his real estate empire

Trump's decades of testimony provide some clues about how he'll fight for his real estate empire

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has testified in court as a football owner, casino builder and airline buyer. He bragged in a deposition that he saved “millions of lives” by deterring nuclear war as president.
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Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic

Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — The “crossroads of the Civil War,” as Virginia’s Spotsylvania County calls itself, is once again a cauldron of hostilities, this time minus the muskets.
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Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic

Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — The “crossroads of the Civil War,” as Virginia’s Spotsylvania County calls itself, is once again a cauldron of hostilities, this time minus the muskets.
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Mississippi has a history of voter suppression. Many see signs of change as Black voters reengage

Mississippi has a history of voter suppression. Many see signs of change as Black voters reengage

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A few years ago, Tiffany Wilburn just didn’t see the point in voting any longer.
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Trump's decades of testimony provide some clues about how he'll fight for his real estate empire

Trump's decades of testimony provide some clues about how he'll fight for his real estate empire

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has testified in court as a football owner, casino builder and airline buyer. He bragged in a deposition that he saved “millions of lives” by deterring nuclear war as president.
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First Nations seek salmon return to Columbia Basin in new treaty with U.S.

First Nations seek salmon return to Columbia Basin in new treaty with U.S.

First Nations groups on the Canadian side of the Columbia River Basin are adamant that salmon runs that have long been blocked by dams in the United States must be restored, potentially in a renewed river treaty between the two countries.
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AP Election Brief | What to expect in Virginia's election for control of the state legislature

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Virginia's election for control of the state legislature

WASHINGTON (AP) — Although his name won't appear on the ballot, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin looms large over Tuesday's general election in Virginia.
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Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza

Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza .
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Alberta premier promises to protect parents' rights during speech to UCP convention

Alberta premier promises to protect parents' rights during speech to UCP convention

CALGARY — Premier Danielle Smith, in a speech to her party delegates, promised to fight the feds and build Alberta, but got the loudest applause when she promised to keep parents in control of their child’s education.
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Poilievre praises Saskatchewan Party for its role in fighting feds on carbon tax

Poilievre praises Saskatchewan Party for its role in fighting feds on carbon tax

REGINA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made his pitch to Saskatchewan conservatives on Saturday, pledging better relations with Western Canada should he become the next prime minister.
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