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House GOP's possible newcomers include outsiders, extremists

House GOP's possible newcomers include outsiders, extremists

WASHINGTON (AP) — At least three Republicans running for the U.S. House attended the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, and made their way toward the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection to stop Joe Biden’s election.
Australian cash rate rises for 7th straight month to 2.85%

Australian cash rate rises for 7th straight month to 2.85%

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank boosted its benchmark interest rate on Tuesday for a seventh consecutive month to a nine-year high of 2.85%.
Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker's knees

Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker's knees

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer told police he wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps” to show other members of Congress there were “consequences to ac
South Korea probes Halloween crowd surge as nation mourns

South Korea probes Halloween crowd surge as nation mourns

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police investigated on Monday what caused a crowd surge that killed more than 150 people including 26 foreigners during Halloween festivities in Seoul in the country’s worst disaster in years, as President Yoon
Judge blocks Penguin Random House-Simon & Schuster merger

Judge blocks Penguin Random House-Simon & Schuster merger

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has blocked Penguin Random House's proposed purchase of Simon & Schuster, agreeing with the Justice Department that the joining of two of the world’s biggest publishers could “lessen competition” for “top-selling b
CUPE to stage provincewide protest Friday in response to Ontario's ban on strike

CUPE to stage provincewide protest Friday in response to Ontario's ban on strike

TORONTO — A union representing approximately 55,000 Ontario education workers said Monday its members will walk off the job on Friday despite the government tabling legislation to impose contracts and ban a strike.
Sunshine Coast preparing to cautiously lift water ban Tuesday

Sunshine Coast preparing to cautiously lift water ban Tuesday

SECHELT, B.C. — Some businesses and amenities on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast will soon be able to start using treated drinking water again after a severe drought in the area prompted a two-week ban.
North Korea warns US of 'powerful' response to allied drills

North Korea warns US of 'powerful' response to allied drills

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s Foreign Ministry criticized the United States for expanding joint military exercises with South Korea that it claims are practice for a potential invasion, and it warned Tuesday of “more powerful follow-up meas
Democrats, tech leaders fund PAC to boost McMullin in Utah

Democrats, tech leaders fund PAC to boost McMullin in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Tech leaders and Democratic Party-aligned groups are among those funneling millions into Utah to support independent Evan McMullin’s bid to unseat Republican Sen. Mike Lee.
EPA: Water in Mississippi's capital city is safe to drink

EPA: Water in Mississippi's capital city is safe to drink

JACKSON, Miss (AP) — The U.S.