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Turkish president cancels campaign stops over health issue

Turkish president cancels campaign stops over health issue

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced he was canceling a day of election campaigning on Wednesday to rest at home, a day after he was forced to briefly interrupt a television interview over a stomach complaint.
Fugees rapper Pras found guilty of political conspiracy

Fugees rapper Pras found guilty of political conspiracy

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Fugees rapper accused in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies spanning two presidencies was convicted Wednesday after a trial that included testimony ranging from actor Leonardo DiCaprio to former U.S.
Manitoba Crown attorneys cite low staffing levels and high workloads in complaint

Manitoba Crown attorneys cite low staffing levels and high workloads in complaint

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Crown attorneys have filed a grievance with the provincial government, saying that high workloads have left them strained and hard pressed to perform their duties.
Southwestern Ontario township votes against flying Pride flags on municipal property

Southwestern Ontario township votes against flying Pride flags on municipal property

A township in southwestern Ontario has voted to prohibit Pride flags on municipal property, prompting expressions of dismay from some residents.
Close large N.S. facilities, provide services to people with disabilities: report

Close large N.S. facilities, provide services to people with disabilities: report

HALIFAX — An expert report released Wednesday moves people with disabilities in Nova Scotia a step closer to the end of an era when many had to live in large institutions.
Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 campaign in Arkansas

Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 campaign in Arkansas

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas Gov.

Indiana sends state-funded teacher gun training to governor

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana state lawmakers have sent the state's Republican governor a bill that would create a state-funded handgun training program available for teachers, something critics have said could wrongly increase the number of guns in sc
Minnesota takes steps to make it even easier to vote

Minnesota takes steps to make it even easier to vote

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota — a state where it is already easy to vote — is moving make it even easier, countering the national trend of states imposing further restrictions on balloting.
Judge says Nunes not defamed by story about Iowa dairy farm

Judge says Nunes not defamed by story about Iowa dairy farm

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge in Iowa has ruled against former U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes, who filed lawsuits claiming he was defamed by articles published by Esquire magazine about his family's Iowa dairy farm. U.S. District Judge C.J.
Supreme Court on ethics issues: Not broken, no fix needed

Supreme Court on ethics issues: Not broken, no fix needed

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is speaking with one voice in response to recent criticism of the justices' ethical practices: No need to fix what isn't broken.