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US, UK oppose Syria's re-admission to Arab League

US, UK oppose Syria's re-admission to Arab League

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Britain voiced dissatisfaction Tuesday with the weekend decision by the Arab League to re-instate Syria as a member. U.S.

Alaska lawmakers confirm governor's Cabinet-level picks

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers on Tuesday confirmed Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy's Cabinet-level appointments.
Canada-China spat could affect businesses, but Canadian reputation strong: Experts

Canada-China spat could affect businesses, but Canadian reputation strong: Experts

Souring relations between Ottawa and Beijing could affect Canadian companies in China, potentially tarnishing the appeal of Canadian brands for some Chinese consumers, experts said on Tuesday.
Facebook resistance to paying for news links 'deeply irresponsible': Trudeau

Facebook resistance to paying for news links 'deeply irresponsible': Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Facebook's resistance to paying publishers for articles posted on the platform is "deeply irresponsible" and "out of touch.
Alberta NDP says it would build hockey arenas and improve other facilities if elected

Alberta NDP says it would build hockey arenas and improve other facilities if elected

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta's NDP says it will bring in a program to build and improve community associations, hockey arenas and ball diamonds in communities across the province if it is elected on May 29.
Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a US health panel recommends

Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a US health panel recommends

WASHINGTON (AP) — Women should start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50, according to a draft recommendation from a federal task force. The U.S.
Follow the leaders on the Alberta election campaign trail

Follow the leaders on the Alberta election campaign trail

Where the leaders are today on the Alberta election campaign trail: United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith: EDMONTON — Makes an announcement and holds a media availability. (11 a.m.

Wisconsin judge revives complaint over 2020 fake electors

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UK police under fire over coronation protester arrests

UK police under fire over coronation protester arrests

LONDON (AP) — An anti-monarchy group says it plans to take legal action against London’s Metropolitan Police after several of its members were arrested as they prepared to protest the coronation of King Charles III .
Top Maryland county leader Alsobrooks running for US Senate

Top Maryland county leader Alsobrooks running for US Senate

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Angela Alsobrooks, the chief executive of Maryland's Prince George's County, announced Tuesday she will run for the U.S. Senate seat that is opening with the retirement of Sen. Ben Cardin.