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Treasury's Yellen says US could default as soon as June 1

Treasury's Yellen says US could default as soon as June 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified Congress on Monday that the U.S.
Biden: US-Philippines 'ironclad' partners amid China tension

Biden: US-Philippines 'ironclad' partners amid China tension

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden reiterated U.S. commitment to the Philippines' security and noted the “deep friendship” of the two nations as he hosted Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Feds: Hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke the law

Feds: Hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke the law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two hospitals that refused to provide an emergency abortion to a pregnant woman who was experiencing premature labor put her life in jeopardy and violated federal law, a first-of-its-kind investigation by the federal government has
Pot consulting paid Oregon secretary of state $10K monthly

Pot consulting paid Oregon secretary of state $10K monthly

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan apologized Monday for taking a job as a consultant for a marijuana company — part of an industry that her office just audited — that paid far more than her state salary.
Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

EDMONTON — Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith won’t say if she will follow through on her threat to sue the CBC for defamation over its coverage of her role in prosecuting COVID-19 court cases.
AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US

AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will continue to allow tens of thousands of Afghans who fled Taliban control more than two years ago to stay and work in the U.S.
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced: What to know

Montana transgender lawmaker silenced: What to know

HELENA, Mont.
Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek 4th term

Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek 4th term

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inlsee, a Democrat who has sought to make the state a leader on progressive policies from climate change to gun violence prevention, said Monday he will not seek a fourth term in office.
Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China

Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China

OTTAWA — Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong says Ottawa should have informed him about potential threats to his family made by China's government two years ago.
CNN says Trump to appear in New Hampshire town hall

CNN says Trump to appear in New Hampshire town hall

NEW YORK (AP) — As president, Donald Trump frequently derided CNN as “fake news.” Now that he's running again, Trump has agreed to appear on a live town hall forum from New Hampshire next week for CNN viewers. The event, scheduled for May 10 at St.