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'Honored to have your back, and you have mine': Biden endorsed by United Auto Workers in election

'Honored to have your back, and you have mine': Biden endorsed by United Auto Workers in election

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden picked up an endorsement from the United Auto Workers union Wednesday, an important boost to the Democratic president's reelection bid as he pushes to sway blue-collar workers his way in critical auto-making swin
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Despite 2 losses, Nikki Haley tries to claim victory thus far in the Republican presidential race

Despite 2 losses, Nikki Haley tries to claim victory thus far in the Republican presidential race

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Despite losing both Iowa and New Hampshire to Donald Trump, Nikki Haley is nevertheless trying to frame those losses as a victory and vowing to head off a “coronation” of Trump as the 2024 Republican nominee.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer focuses on education in State of the State ahead of key term for Democrats

Michigan Gov. Whitmer focuses on education in State of the State ahead of key term for Democrats

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov.
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FAA approves inspection process that could clear the way for grounded Boeing planes to fly again

FAA approves inspection process that could clear the way for grounded Boeing planes to fly again

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have approved an inspection process that will let airlines resume flying their Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners, which have been grounded since a side panel blew out of a plane in midflight earlier this month.
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New Democrats say housing policy must address needs of lower-income households

New Democrats say housing policy must address needs of lower-income households

EDMONTON — Federal New Democrats spent Wednesday seeking guidance from Albertans, who the party said are on the front lines of Canada's housing crisis, to help them form policies around addressing the needs of lower-income households.
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Biden extends State of the Union invitation to a Texas woman who sued to get an abortion and lost

Biden extends State of the Union invitation to a Texas woman who sued to get an abortion and lost

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have extended an invitation to attend the State of the Union address to a Texas woman who sued her state and lost over the ability to get an abortion to end a wanted pregnancy.
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First Nations leaders hold emergency meeting in Ottawa on mental health crisis

First Nations leaders hold emergency meeting in Ottawa on mental health crisis

OTTAWA — First Nations leaders held an emergency meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday to discuss a mental health crisis they warn could get even worse without government help.
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Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

VICTORIA — British Columbia's outgoing chief coroner says it's been "extremely disappointing" to see overdose deaths turned into "political fodder" for critics of harm reduction and decriminalization as the province hits another record toll.
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Nevada judge approves signature-gathering stage for petition to put abortion rights on 2024 ballot

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada judge has approved a petition by abortion access advocates as eligible for signature gathering in their long-standing attempt to get abortion rights on the 2024 ballot. Carson City District Judge James T.
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Arizona GOP boss quits after leaked tape shows him floating a job for Kari Lake to skip Senate race

Arizona GOP boss quits after leaked tape shows him floating a job for Kari Lake to skip Senate race

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Republican Party Chairman Jeff DeWit resigned Wednesday after he could be heard in a leaked recording offering a job and asking U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake to name a price that would keep her out of politics.
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