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WVa bill would give tax credits to ex-residents to move back

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Senate passed a bill Monday that would give $25,000 in tax credits to former residents who move back to the state to work. The Senate passed the bill unanimously and sent it to the House of Delegates.
GOP shifts focus of attacks on Biden's immigration policy to Canada-U.S. border

GOP shifts focus of attacks on Biden's immigration policy to Canada-U.S. border

WASHINGTON — Canada's border with the United States, the longest in the world and an enduring symbol of bilateral co-operation, has largely avoided becoming a partisan cudgel on Capitol Hill. That, however, may be about to change.
Harris promotes broadband in South Carolina as 2024 looms

Harris promotes broadband in South Carolina as 2024 looms

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Quebec's social housing stock is crumbling as repair costs rise, tenant group says

Quebec's social housing stock is crumbling as repair costs rise, tenant group says

MONTREAL — A tenant group is speaking out about the decrepit state of social housing in Quebec, which continues to deteriorate as the cost of repairs rise.
Oilpatch funds balloon for pro-Smith political group after she supports royalty break

Oilpatch funds balloon for pro-Smith political group after she supports royalty break

EDMONTON — Oilpatch support for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's agenda ballooned after she won her party's leadership and put the so-called RStar program — a plan to give tax breaks to energy companies for fulfilling cleanup work they are already ob

Belarus seeks lengthy prison terms for opposition leaders

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian authorities on Monday demanded lengthy prison terms for the country's exiled opposition leaders, amid a continued crackdown on dissent in the ex-Soviet republic.
Romanian court: Influencer Tate to be held for 3rd month

Romanian court: Influencer Tate to be held for 3rd month

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Romanian court on Monday upheld a third 30-day detention for the divisive influencer and former professional kickboxer Andrew Tate, who is held on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, an official said.

Moldova expels 2 foreigners caught in 'destabilization' plot

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s intelligence agency said Monday that two foreign nationals who posed as tourists have been expelled from the country and banned from returning for 10 years after they were caught carrying out “subversive actions” to
Canada-China trade breaks record, as imports hit $100 billion

Canada-China trade breaks record, as imports hit $100 billion

VANCOUVER — Trade between China and Canada hit record levels in 2022, with imports breaking the $100-billion mark for the first time, Statistics Canada data show.
DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don't Say Gay” law.