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Trump bid nets tough reaction from some former media friends

Trump bid nets tough reaction from some former media friends

NEW YORK (AP) — Not all of his friends have abandoned him, but the harsh media reaction to former President Donald Trump's announcement that he's seeking the top office again illustrates that if he wants his old job back, he has a lot of convincing t
Kansas GOP pins Democratic governor's win on lawmaker's run

Kansas GOP pins Democratic governor's win on lawmaker's run

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A state senator many Republicans see as the spoiler in the Kansas governor’s race has a long history of irritating GOP leaders, once even daring colleagues to smell a jar of catfish stink bait he’d brought to a tax debate.
US will require hot air balloon pilots to pass medical exam

US will require hot air balloon pilots to pass medical exam

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are requiring pilots of hot air balloons carrying paying passengers to pass an annual medical exam, similar to the requirement for pilots of commercial planes and helicopters.
Trudeau extends Ukraine military training, Poland says no signs of 'intentional' hit

Trudeau extends Ukraine military training, Poland says no signs of 'intentional' hit

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending Canada's training mission of Ukrainian soldiers after reports that a missile killed two people in Poland on Tuesday, though world leaders are urging calm as early findings suggest it wa
US, Trout Unlimited eye stream restoration on forest lands

US, Trout Unlimited eye stream restoration on forest lands

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. officials on Wednesday announced a five-year, $40 million agreement with the conservation group Trout Unlimited to improve watersheds on national forests and grasslands that contain key habitat for trout and salmon. The U.S.
State of emergency extended for drought-stricken Sechelt, B.C., no end in sight

State of emergency extended for drought-stricken Sechelt, B.C., no end in sight

Politicians on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast have approved another extension of the state of local emergency declared last month as an intense summer drought and little rain have nearly exhausted a key watershed.
Advocates warn N.B. is breaking fragile social contract by reforming French immersion

Advocates warn N.B. is breaking fragile social contract by reforming French immersion

FREDERICTON — The language debate has been rekindled in Canada's only officially bilingual province, as the New Brunswick government looks to reform French immersion in schools. Premier Blaine Higgs says the French immersion program has failed.

Energy Department awards $74M for battery recycling, reuse

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Energy Department on Wednesday awarded nearly $74 million from the bipartisan infrastructure law for 10 projects to advance recycling and reuse of batteries for electric vehicles and other purposes.
Paris march pays tribute to 12-year-old found dead in box

Paris march pays tribute to 12-year-old found dead in box

PARIS (AP) — The family of a 12-year-old French girl who was brutally killed and had her body found in a plastic box led a silent march Wednesday in her honor through their Paris neighborhood.
UK inflation accelerates to 41-year high of 11.1%

UK inflation accelerates to 41-year high of 11.1%

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s inflation rate rose to a 41-year high in October, fueling demands for the government to do more to ease the nation’s cost-of-living crisis when it releases new tax and spending plans Thursday. Consumer prices jumped 11.