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In U.S., Canada's 'game plan' for Trump all about stepping up the tempo of talks

In U.S., Canada's 'game plan' for Trump all about stepping up the tempo of talks

WASHINGTON — Canada's ambassador to Washington typically doesn't get a whole lot of notice before the president of the United States makes a decision with the potential to reverberate beyond the country's borders.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H.; Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposes carve-out of Arkansas public records law during tax cut session

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov.
Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is about halfway done. This is what happened and what's next

Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is about halfway done. This is what happened and what's next

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The impeachment trial that could remove Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from office over corruption allegations is near the halfway point.
Nancy Pelosi says she'll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing talk of retirement at age 83

Nancy Pelosi says she'll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing talk of retirement at age 83

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will seek reelection to Congress in 2024 as Democrats try to win back the majority.
In a province with a string of deficits, parties promise more spending, tax cuts

In a province with a string of deficits, parties promise more spending, tax cuts

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives promised Friday to sharply increase tax credits for charitable donations if they are re-elected Oct. 3.

Kentucky misses a fiscal trigger for personal income tax rate cut in 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's individual income tax rate is set to remain the same in 2025 after the state failed to meet certain fiscal requirements that would have ushered in another reduction under a Republican plan to phase the tax out.
Christian group says it influenced Saskatchewan government over pronoun rules

Christian group says it influenced Saskatchewan government over pronoun rules

The founder of a group described as a national Christian organization says it’s been successful in influencing the Saskatchewan Party government to adopt pronoun and sexual education policies that affect children at school.
Jacksonville begins funerals for Black victims of racist gunman with calls to action, warm memories

Jacksonville begins funerals for Black victims of racist gunman with calls to action, warm memories

Funerals got underway Friday for three Black people killed by a racist gunman at a Florida discount store, with friends and relatives sharing warm memories while ministers and activists called for action against rising hate crimes and gun violence.
Civil liberties group files court challenge of 'harmful' N.B. gender policy

Civil liberties group files court challenge of 'harmful' N.B. gender policy

FREDERICTON — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has filed a court action seeking to overturn a key section of New Brunswick's new policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.