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Republicans gather in city where Trump was indicted but mention former president gingerly, if at all

Republicans gather in city where Trump was indicted but mention former president gingerly, if at all

ATLANTA (AP) — For much of the Republican presidential field, Donald Trump is the candidate who must not be named — or at least not criticized too harshly.
Impeachment case alleges Texas AG Ken Paxton used multiple phones and an alias to conceal an affair

Impeachment case alleges Texas AG Ken Paxton used multiple phones and an alias to conceal an affair

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton used multiple cellphones and an alias on a ride-sharing app to conceal an affair, and pressured top aides to help a donor now facing criminal charges , according to new documents made public by i

Corrective to Aug. 16 story on Minister Steven Guilbeault's official visit to China

The Canadian Press erroneously reported on Aug. 16 that Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's upcoming trip to China will be the first official visit of a cabinet minister to that country since 2018.
Florida ethics commission chair can't work simultaneously for Disney World governing district

Florida ethics commission chair can't work simultaneously for Disney World governing district

The chair of Florida's ethics commission has an ethics problem, but it's due to working at The Mouse rather than being a rat.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Former Vice President Mike Pence, a Republican presidential candidate; Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — North Dakota Gov.
Alberta moves to de-privatize community lab tests in face of long waits, bottlenecks

Alberta moves to de-privatize community lab tests in face of long waits, bottlenecks

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is de-privatizing its community lab testing in the face of long waits and bottlenecks — a move the Opposition NDP calls an admission of colossal failure and blinkered ideology.
Justice Department seeks 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case

Justice Department seeks 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case

The Justice Department is seeking 33 years in prison for Enrique Tarrio, the former Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy in one of the most serious cases to emerge from attack on the U.S. Capitol , according to court documents.
Top-secret briefing on foreign interference left out key documents: Green leader

Top-secret briefing on foreign interference left out key documents: Green leader

OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said a top-secret briefing on foreign interference this week did not allow her to access key intelligence documents.
Mississippi seeks new court hearing to revive its permanent stripping of some felons' voting rights

Mississippi seeks new court hearing to revive its permanent stripping of some felons' voting rights

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A court ruling striking down Mississippi's practice of permanently stripping voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies should be reconsidered and reversed, the state said Friday as it asked for new hearing by the 5th
Services for newcomers in Nova Scotia are lacking as demand grows, says report

Services for newcomers in Nova Scotia are lacking as demand grows, says report

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s immigration support services need bolstering to meet the growing needs of a record number of newcomers to the province, says an internal review.