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In line with Trump, North Carolina legislature takes aim at transgender rights

In line with Trump, North Carolina legislature takes aim at transgender rights

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation much in line with President Donald Trump's political agenda on transgender rights squeezed through the North Carolina Senate this week, as state lawmakers prepare for their anticipated summer recess by the week's end.
New York City closes arrival center for migrants in once grand Manhattan hotel

New York City closes arrival center for migrants in once grand Manhattan hotel

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City on Tuesday closed the arrival center for migrants it had established at the Roosevelt Hotel , a once-grand Manhattan hotel that had become an emblem of the city’s fraught efforts to manage the flood of new migrants when
North Carolina to send mailers to about 200,000 voters asking for missing registration info

North Carolina to send mailers to about 200,000 voters asking for missing registration info

RALEIGH, N.C.
Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceases communication with Canada

Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceases communication with Canada

OTTAWA — A peer review of fossil fuel subsidies between Canada and Argentina — already years behind schedule — stalled after Argentina ceased communication following its 2023 election and change in government.
The Latest: As Trump goes to NATO, DHS says US remains at heightened risk

The Latest: As Trump goes to NATO, DHS says US remains at heightened risk

President Donald Trump, aboard Air Force One to the NATO conference, has sought to maintain a ceasefire between Israel and Iran , and said he’s not seeking regime change in Tehran. U.S.
Alberta's auditor general granted extra $1M for health procurement probe

Alberta's auditor general granted extra $1M for health procurement probe

EDMONTON — Alberta's auditor general has been granted his request for nearly $1 million in extra funding to continue digging into allegations of corruption in private health-care contracts.
Mark Davis, longtime Connecticut TV political reporter, dies at 76

Mark Davis, longtime Connecticut TV political reporter, dies at 76

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Mark Davis, a television news journalist who covered Connecticut politics for three decades for a local ABC affiliate, has died. He was 76. Davis died on Monday, WTNH-TV announced on Tuesday.
Rep. Robert Garcia elected top Democrat on Oversight panel, setting new path for party's opposition

Rep. Robert Garcia elected top Democrat on Oversight panel, setting new path for party's opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Robert Garcia was elected the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee on Tuesday, charting a new direction for the party's opposition to congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump's administration.
Saint John warned against paving old-growth forest and putting up industrial park

Saint John warned against paving old-growth forest and putting up industrial park

LORNEVILLE — A spruce tree in Saint John, N.B.
Alberta NDP Leader Nenshi wins seat in one of three byelections

Alberta NDP Leader Nenshi wins seat in one of three byelections

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has won a seat in the legislature after a year of sitting on the sidelines.