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Finchem sanctioned over 'baseless' Arizona election suit

Finchem sanctioned over 'baseless' Arizona election suit

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona judge has sanctioned former Republican secretary of state candidate Mark Finchem and his attorney over a lawsuit challenging his loss in last year's election, saying the suit "was groundless and not brought in good faith.
In 'junk fee' fight, US details airline family seating rules

In 'junk fee' fight, US details airline family seating rules

The Transportation Department is rolling out a “dashboard” to let travelers see at a glance which airlines help families with young children sit together at no extra cost.
More spending, affordability measures coming in pre-election Manitoba budget

More spending, affordability measures coming in pre-election Manitoba budget

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government has signalled that it will the loosen its purse strings in the provincial budget Tuesday — its last fiscal plan before a provincial election scheduled for Oct. 3.
Ottawa will pay for repairs to Navy's new Arctic ships due to expired warranty

Ottawa will pay for repairs to Navy's new Arctic ships due to expired warranty

OTTAWA — Canadian taxpayers will foot the bill for repairs to the engines on at least two of the Royal Canadian Navy's brand-new Arctic patrol vessels because the one-year warranty on those vessels has expired.
DC to pull new crime law; Senate still plans to reject it

DC to pull new crime law; Senate still plans to reject it

WASHINGTON (AP) — The D.C. Council is withdrawing a sweeping rewrite of the capital city’s criminal code from consideration, just before a U.S. Senate vote that seemed set to overturn the measure.
Iowa football settles race bias lawsuit using taxpayer money

Iowa football settles race bias lawsuit using taxpayer money

Iowa taxpayers will pay $2 million to help the University of Iowa athletic department settle a lawsuit brought by former football players who allege racial discrimination existed in coach Kirk Ferentz's program, a state board decided in a vote Monday
Florida blogger registration bill 'insane,' Gingrich tweets

Florida blogger registration bill 'insane,' Gingrich tweets

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in Florida wants bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state, a proposal that's raised First Amendment concerns and the ire of GOP firebrand Newt Gingrich.
Zelenskyy vows not to retreat from Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

Zelenskyy vows not to retreat from Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

CHASIV YAR, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed Monday not to retreat from Bakhmut as Russian forces encroached on the devastated eastern city they have sought to capture for six months at the cost of thousands of lives.
Ontario's top court strikes down third-party election ad spending rules

Ontario's top court strikes down third-party election ad spending rules

TORONTO — Ontario's top court has struck down third-party election advertising rules introduced by Premier Doug Ford's government as unconstitutional, though the province quickly indicated an appeal is in the works.
Longtime Saskatchewan Party legislature member Lyle Stewart resigns due to cancer

Longtime Saskatchewan Party legislature member Lyle Stewart resigns due to cancer

REGINA — A longtime member of the Saskatchewan legislature who caused controversy when he invited a convicted murderer to the throne speech said he will resign his seat because of his health.