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House GOP approves broad bill to 'unleash' American energy

House GOP approves broad bill to 'unleash' American energy

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Thursday approved a sprawling energy package that seeks to undo virtually all of President Joe Biden's agenda to address climate change.
Fox lawsuit highlights effects of conspiracies on Dominion

Fox lawsuit highlights effects of conspiracies on Dominion

PHOENIX (AP) — In Arizona’s most populous county, elected officials are bracing for what could happen when it comes time to replace its $2 million-a-year contract for voting equipment.
Sports betting bill wins final OK from Kentucky lawmakers

Sports betting bill wins final OK from Kentucky lawmakers

FRANKFORT,, Ky. (AP) — A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky won final legislative approval Thursday, clearing the last hurdle in the Senate after days of uncertainty over whether backers could muster enough support.

Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

VICTORIA — People or companies in British Columbia will need to explain how they obtained their cash, fancy homes, cars and luxury goods if there's a suspicion they came from criminal activity.
Kentucky House gives final passage to medical marijuana bill

Kentucky House gives final passage to medical marijuana bill

FRANKFORT, Ky.
Trump, indicted in Stormy Daniels case, claims innocence, 'political persecution'

Trump, indicted in Stormy Daniels case, claims innocence, 'political persecution'

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the only U.S. president ever to be impeached twice, made even more ignoble history Thursday as he became the first former commander-in-chief ever to be indicted by a grand jury on criminal charges.
San Diego County supervisor to resign after assault lawsuit

San Diego County supervisor to resign after assault lawsuit

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The chair of San Diego County’s board of supervisors said he will resign amid accusations that he sexually assaulted a government employee, completing a swift and shocking fall for a decorated Marine combat veteran whose star rose wi
UK agrees to join Pacific trade pact in post-Brexit deal

UK agrees to join Pacific trade pact in post-Brexit deal

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has agreed to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact that includes Japan, Mexico and Australia — the biggest new trade deal Britain has struck since leaving the European Union three years ago.
California's Newsom starts tour to boost red-state Democrats

California's Newsom starts tour to boost red-state Democrats

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom dropped $10 million on a new political action committee Thursday, pledging to boost Democrats in the reddest of red states ahead of the 2024 election and what could be a future run for president.
'Significant step towards reconciliation:' N.W.T. introduces bill to implement UNDRIP

'Significant step towards reconciliation:' N.W.T. introduces bill to implement UNDRIP

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories government has introduced a bill to guide implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which it says will advance reconciliation in the territory.