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Proposed Louisiana congressional map advances to the House with a second majority-Black district

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With bipartisan support, a proposed Louisiana congressional map that would create a second majority-Black district sailed through the state Senate on Wednesday and will advance to the House chamber for debate.
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Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says further research on landfill search complete

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says further research on landfill search complete

WINNIPEG — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says a second feasibility study assessing the scope of a landfill search for the remains of two First Nations women has been completed and is set to be forwarded to the federal government.
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Get flu shot to limit risk of rare cases of invasive, deadly strep A: doctor

Get flu shot to limit risk of rare cases of invasive, deadly strep A: doctor

Annual data from the Public Health Agency of Canada shows a record number of bacterial infections that have been deadly in rare cases, especially among children. The agency said Wednesday that as of Jan.
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Alberta releases first report on well cleanup; $33B liability estimate called too low

Alberta releases first report on well cleanup; $33B liability estimate called too low

Alberta's oil and gas producers spent nearly $700 million in 2022 on cleaning up the hundreds of thousands of old wells that dot the province, the regulator's first report on the extent of those liabilities indicates.
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Trade minister cites housing shortage as cause for ceasefire in U.S. softwood spat

Trade minister cites housing shortage as cause for ceasefire in U.S. softwood spat

WASHINGTON — Canada's international trade minister says the great North American softwood lumber standoff is putting a drag on the continent's already tight housing supply. Mary Ng says Ottawa will contest the U.S.
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Alberta to provide help for people removed from 'gang-run' encampments in Edmonton

Alberta to provide help for people removed from 'gang-run' encampments in Edmonton

EDMONTON — The Alberta government announced new supports Wednesday to find safe shelter for people removed from homeless encampments in Edmonton.
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Nella Domenici, daughter of late US senator from New Mexico, launches her own bid for a seat

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Nella Domenici, a daughter of longtime U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, said Wednesday that she will compete for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Sen. Martin Heinrich as he seeks a third term.
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Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they're bad for students

Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they're bad for students

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will not ban tackle football for children under 12 after Democratic Gov.
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Colorado congressional candidate Mike Lynch was arrested for drunken driving in 2022

Colorado congressional candidate Mike Lynch was arrested for drunken driving in 2022

DENVER (AP) — Colorado state Rep.
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