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US nuclear weapons modernization plan spurs cost questions

US nuclear weapons modernization plan spurs cost questions

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S.
Black parents seek schools affirming their history amid bans

Black parents seek schools affirming their history amid bans

DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Every decision Assata Salim makes for her young son is important. Amid a spike in mass killings , questions of safety were at the top of her mind when choosing a school. Next on her checklist was the school’s culture.
Union says government not budging on bargaining position or public service wage offer

Union says government not budging on bargaining position or public service wage offer

OTTAWA — Negotiations between the government and the largest federal public-sector union seemed to reach a stalemate Wednesday as workers remained on strike for the eighth straight day.
Bains appointment to Rogers prompts House committee to invite lobbying commissioner

Bains appointment to Rogers prompts House committee to invite lobbying commissioner

OTTAWA — The lobbying commissioner is being asked to appear at a House of Commons committee to explain why the appointment of a former industry minister to an executive role at Rogers doesn't break the lobbying code.
Supreme Court seems to favor woman who got $0 in condo sale

Supreme Court seems to favor woman who got $0 in condo sale

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to give a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman another day in court to try to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.
We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison

We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — The co-founder of a fundraising group linked to Steve Bannon that promised to help Donald Trump construct a wall along the southern U.S.
Future of Pride event in Massachusetts town still uncertain

Future of Pride event in Massachusetts town still uncertain

The future of a Pride event that included a drag show in a small Massachusetts town remains up in the air after town officials held another vote on whether to allow the event, then said that their permission is not actually required.
Senate talks terror prevention since Boston Marathon bombing

Senate talks terror prevention since Boston Marathon bombing

BOSTON (AP) — The chair of the U.S.
UK blocks Microsoft-Activision gaming deal, biggest in tech

UK blocks Microsoft-Activision gaming deal, biggest in tech

LONDON (AP) — British antitrust regulators on Wednesday blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, thwarting the biggest tech deal in history over worries that it would stifle competition for popular titles like
US, Europe eyeing ways to improve Ukraine's grain exports

US, Europe eyeing ways to improve Ukraine's grain exports

IZMAIL, Ukraine (AP) — U.S.