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Coral reef that 'shouldn't exist' thrives off B.C.'s Pacific Ocean, biologist says

Coral reef that 'shouldn't exist' thrives off B.C.'s Pacific Ocean, biologist says

VANCOUVER — It started with a tip from the local First Nation of a "bump on the sea floor" where the fish liked to be and led to the discovery of Canada's only known live coral reef.
States have hodgepodge of cumbersome rules for enforcing sunshine laws

States have hodgepodge of cumbersome rules for enforcing sunshine laws

PHOENIX (AP) — A nationwide review of procedures by The Associated Press and CNHI News revealed a patchwork of complicated systems for resolving open government disputes that often put the burden of enforcing transparency laws on private citizens .
Purple Ohio? Parties in the former bellwether state take lessons from 2023 abortion, marijuana votes

Purple Ohio? Parties in the former bellwether state take lessons from 2023 abortion, marijuana votes

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For more than half a century, Ohio was one of the most important states to watch during presidential election years, a place where both parties competed vigorously for support from voters who were often genuinely undecided.
Georgia restricted transgender care for youth in 2023. Now Republicans are seeking an outright ban

Georgia restricted transgender care for youth in 2023. Now Republicans are seeking an outright ban

ATLANTA (AP) — A year ago, Georgia lawmakers said they were striking a balance when they banned most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18, but let doctors continue prescribing puberty blockers a
Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too

Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The race for the White House isn’t the only one with big stakes for climate policy. In campaigns for Congress and for governor around the country, candidates are talking about how green the grid should be, too.
Letter carrier robberies continue as the US Postal Service, union and lawmakers seek solutions

Letter carrier robberies continue as the US Postal Service, union and lawmakers seek solutions

When the U.S. Postal Service launched Project Safe Delivery last year , officials pledged they would be “doubling down" on their efforts to combat growing rates of letter carrier robberies.
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego begins TV ads as the Arizona US Senate race takes shape without Sinema

Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego begins TV ads as the Arizona US Senate race takes shape without Sinema

PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego began airing the first television ads of his U.S.
Canada concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced

Canada concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced

Canada's federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains.
Trump's team is slashing Republican National Committee staff amid takeover, AP sources say

Trump's team is slashing Republican National Committee staff amid takeover, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just days after installing his new leadership team at the Republican National Committee, Donald Trump's lieutenants are cutting dozens of staff across key departments in an aggressive move that further cements the former president's
Donald Trump wants New York hush money trial delayed until Supreme Court rules on immunity claims

Donald Trump wants New York hush money trial delayed until Supreme Court rules on immunity claims

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is seeking to delay his March 25 hush money trial until the Supreme Court rules on the presidential immunity claims he raised in another of his criminal cases.