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Louisiana's special session kicks off Monday. Here's a look at what may be discussed

Louisiana's special session kicks off Monday. Here's a look at what may be discussed

Louisiana's newly inaugurated Legislature is set to convene for an eight-day special session Monday during which lawmakers will discuss items that could impact how the state conducts elections.
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John Kerry, the US climate envoy, to leave the Biden administration

John Kerry, the US climate envoy, to leave the Biden administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Kerry , the U.S. special envoy on climate, is stepping down from the Biden administration in the coming weeks, according to two people familiar with his plans.
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Trump, Haley, DeSantis campaign in frigid Iowa in the final days before the Republican caucuses

Trump, Haley, DeSantis campaign in frigid Iowa in the final days before the Republican caucuses

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley pushed across ice-cold Iowa Saturday to find voters open to an alternative to former President Donald Trump with just two days before the state's caucuses open the Republican primary calendar.
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Manitoba Tory leader to step down Monday as delegates set rules for leadership race

Manitoba Tory leader to step down Monday as delegates set rules for leadership race

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader and former premier Heather Stefanson has announced she will resign as party head on Monday. Stefanson had already indicated her plan to resign after losing the Oct.
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Former Manitoba premier denies accusation she tried to push mine approval

Former Manitoba premier denies accusation she tried to push mine approval

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson says she did not try to push through approval of a silica sand mine in the days following her election loss last Oct.
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As shutdown looms, congressional leaders ready stopgap bill to extend government funding to March

As shutdown looms, congressional leaders ready stopgap bill to extend government funding to March

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders are preparing a stopgap bill to keep the federal government running into March and avoid a partial shutdown next week.
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War in Gaza and US election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holiday

War in Gaza and US election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holiday

As communities nationwide celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Republicans try to block Biden administration plan to cut money for anti-abortion counseling centers

Republicans try to block Biden administration plan to cut money for anti-abortion counseling centers

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a new twist to the fight over abortion access, congressional Republicans are trying to block a Biden administration spending rule that they say will cut off millions of dollars to anti-abortion counseling centers.
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Mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket now Justice Department's first death penalty case under Garland

Mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket now Justice Department's first death penalty case under Garland

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just a few months after he took office, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a moratorium to halt federal executions — a stark contrast after his predecessor carried out 13 in six months.
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Slowing inflation suggests that Biden's policies are helping, but American voters are still hurting

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden can make an increasingly strong case that he's helped fix inflation — if only he can get voters to believe him.
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