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GOP's Youngkin says no to presidential campaign - for now

GOP's Youngkin says no to presidential campaign - for now

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Asked whether he’s going to be campaigning for president this year, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said no. But what about beyond that? That part remains unclear.
The balloon that flew over Hawaii? US says it's not China's

The balloon that flew over Hawaii? US says it's not China's

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have been tracking a balloon that was flying off the coast of Hawaii last week, but a defense official said Tuesday there's no indication it is connected to China or any
Overhaul of Supreme Court ethics runs into GOP opposition

Overhaul of Supreme Court ethics runs into GOP opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats promised Tuesday to pursue stronger ethics rules for the Supreme Court in the wake of reports that Justice Clarence Thomas participated in luxury vacations and a real estate deal with a top GOP donor.
Saskatchewan looking into whether Ottawa’s emissions policy can be blocked, Moe says

Saskatchewan looking into whether Ottawa’s emissions policy can be blocked, Moe says

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province may not go along with an incoming federal emission policy that he believes would make it difficult to keep the lights on.
Supreme Court Justice Stevens' private papers open to public

Supreme Court Justice Stevens' private papers open to public

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly opened records that belonged to Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens give the public a behind-the-scenes glimpse at his decades on the court, including the tense struggle over the 2000 presidential election and major cases
Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet

Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the risk of a an unprecedented U.S. government default by month's end, President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to face-to-face talks at the White House next week.
Flooding has pushed Wisconsin's Bad River closer to Line 5 pipeline: court documents

Flooding has pushed Wisconsin's Bad River closer to Line 5 pipeline: court documents

WASHINGTON — Heavy flooding throughout the U.S. Midwest has pushed the edge of the Bad River in Wisconsin ever closer to Line 5, amplifying fears that the controversial pipeline could rupture on Indigenous lands and foul a vital watershed.
Sudan evacuees 'went through hell' and Canada must help stop crisis: Joly in Kenya

Sudan evacuees 'went through hell' and Canada must help stop crisis: Joly in Kenya

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canadians evacuated from Sudan told her they "went through hell," and she says Ottawa will do everything possible to help the country find peace.
Greece: Top court upholds election ban for far-right party

Greece: Top court upholds election ban for far-right party

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to ban the far-right Greeks Party from participating in the country's upcoming general election, upholding legal amendments approved by lawmakers.
NDP Leader Rachel Notley promises health-care improvements on second day of campaign

NDP Leader Rachel Notley promises health-care improvements on second day of campaign

CALGARY — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says her government would expand the hours of medical clinics as part of an overall plan to improve health care in the province.