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Judges block Tennessee move to cut Nashville council in half

Judges block Tennessee move to cut Nashville council in half

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Democratic-leaning city of Nashville's Metropolitan Council will get to keep all 40 of its seats for now, under a temporary decision issued Monday by three state judges.
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Trump due back in NY for questioning in AG's fraud lawsuit

Trump due back in NY for questioning in AG's fraud lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is scheduled to return to New York for a deposition Thursday in a business fraud lawsuit filed against him and his company by the state's attorney general, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Paper changes caused Maricopa County printer failure: report

Paper changes caused Maricopa County printer failure: report

PHOENIX (AP) — Problems with ballot printers that caused lines to back up at some Phoenix-area polling places last year were not caused by malicious actions but by changes to the paper, a retired Arizona Supreme Court justice concluded in a report re
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AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales

AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will propose strict new automobile pollution limits this week that would require at least 54% of new vehicles sold in the U.S.
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Quebec premier slammed for tweeting pro-Catholicism message on Easter Monday

Quebec premier slammed for tweeting pro-Catholicism message on Easter Monday

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is defending himself against accusations he inappropriately promoted religion with a social media post during the Easter holiday weekend.
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U.S. 'allies, partners,' including Canada, briefed by U.S. after intelligence leaked

U.S. 'allies, partners,' including Canada, briefed by U.S. after intelligence leaked

WASHINGTON — U.S. government officials spent the weekend briefing impacted allies and partners, including Canada, following reports detailing a leak of sensitive U.S. intelligence about Russia's war with Ukraine and its potential ramifications.
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B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Liberal Party will officially become known as BC United on Wednesday, a move the party says gives voters 18 months to become familiar with the new name before the 2024 fixed election date.
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What's next for Tennessee's expelled lawmakers?

What's next for Tennessee's expelled lawmakers?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republicans expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control.
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Vancouver's homeless shelters are overwhelmed following heavy rainfall and decampment

Vancouver's homeless shelters are overwhelmed following heavy rainfall and decampment

VANCOUVER — The president of the Union Gospel Mission says Vancouver's forced shutdown of an encampment has added another layer of stress to its staff as they put mats in hallways for the overflow of those needing shelter.
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Indiana Senate backs bill on student names, pronoun changes

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana schools may soon be required to notify parents if their children request a name or pronoun change at school , after the state Senate on Monday advanced a House bill that some worry could out transgender kids to their famil
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