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Transit crime is back as a top concern in some US cities, and political leaders have taken notice

Transit crime is back as a top concern in some US cities, and political leaders have taken notice

NEW YORK (AP) — Fear of crime on subways and buses is back as a top concern in some U.S. cities, and so are efforts to persuade public officials to take the issue seriously. New York Gov.
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Democrat Min to face Republican Baugh in California's competitive 47th Congressional District

Democrat Min to face Republican Baugh in California's competitive 47th Congressional District

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic state Sen. Dave Min and Republican Scott Baugh will face off this November in California's competitive 47th Congressional District.
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Prosecutors in Trump classified documents case draw sharp distinctions with Biden investigation

Prosecutors in Trump classified documents case draw sharp distinctions with Biden investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday drew sharp distinctions in the classified documents investigations of Donald Trump and President Joe Biden as they urged a federal judge to reject the former president's claims that he was the victim
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Leaked map suggests B.C. has approved less than half of proposed old-growth deferrals

Leaked map suggests B.C. has approved less than half of proposed old-growth deferrals

A report from the B.C.
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Yukon's 2024 budget promises money for housing, international health-care workers

Yukon's 2024 budget promises money for housing, international health-care workers

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's finance minister says too many of the territory's residents are being affected by inflation, a global housing crisis and a lack of health-care workers but the government is focused on helping them while the economy is "booming.
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Oregon passes campaign finance reform that limits contributions to political candidates

PORTLAND, Ore.
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Eby says exit of Robinson from B.C. NDP is 'humbling,' but disagrees on antisemitism

Eby says exit of Robinson from B.C. NDP is 'humbling,' but disagrees on antisemitism

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby said he was reflecting on his leadership after the "humbling" resignation of former cabinet minister Selina Robinson from the NDP, citing allegations of antisemitism in the party caucus.
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New Orleans' mayor says she's not using coveted city apartment, but council orders locks changed

New Orleans' mayor says she's not using coveted city apartment, but council orders locks changed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans City Council voted Thursday to change the locks on a coveted city-owned apartment in its latest dispute with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, whose use of the French Quarter property drew scrutiny and figured in a failed reca
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San Francisco mayor touts possibilities after voters expand police powers, gets tough on drug users

San Francisco mayor touts possibilities after voters expand police powers, gets tough on drug users

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mayor London Breed on Thursday pledged even more improvements under a pair of controversial public safety proposals voters approved this week that expand police powers and force some welfare recipients into drug treatment, markin
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Manitoba eyes penalties for schools that fall short on sexual violence policies

Manitoba eyes penalties for schools that fall short on sexual violence policies

WINNIPEG — Post-secondary institutions in Manitoba could soon lose funding if they don't abide by the province's requirements for policies on sexual violence.
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