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Women's group calls out 'troubling silence' of N.S. government on domestic violence

Women's group calls out 'troubling silence' of N.S. government on domestic violence

HALIFAX — The executive director of a Nova Scotia women’s group gave an emotional speech on Thursday, urging the provincial government to show more leadership in the fight against domestic violence, after six women were killed in three months by thei
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Turner tackles HUD program reforms at confirmation hearing for housing secretary

Turner tackles HUD program reforms at confirmation hearing for housing secretary

There were sports analogies galore but few policy specifics during Scott Turner ’s confirmation hearing on Thursday to become housing secretary.
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Trump picks a former air crewman and space expert to head the Air Force

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Troy Meink, a former Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft navigator and former deputy of the National Reconnaissance Office, as his choice to serve as the top civilian leader for the Air Force .
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Analysts say Canada can meet EV sales target without national rebates

Analysts say Canada can meet EV sales target without national rebates

OTTAWA — The federal government's decision to pause a key initiative meant to boost electric vehicles sales won't prevent Canada from meeting its targets for getting more EVs on the road, some proponents say.
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Things to know about Ashley Moody, appointed to be Florida's next US senator

Things to know about Ashley Moody, appointed to be Florida's next US senator

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to be the state's next U.S. senator. The announcement comes after President-elect Donald Trump nominated U.S. Sen.
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Things to know about Ashley Moody, appointed to be Florida's next U.S. senator

Things to know about Ashley Moody, appointed to be Florida's next U.S. senator

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to be the state's next U.S. senator. The announcement comes after President-elect Donald Trump nominated U.S. Sen.
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Trump's EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views

Trump's EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views

Lee Zeldin said Americans deserve a clean environment “without suffocating the economy” during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a department likely to play a central role in President-elect Donald
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Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel

Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
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Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick for public lands boss, questions reliability of renewable power

Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick for public lands boss, questions reliability of renewable power

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for interior secretary told a Senate panel Thursday the U.S.
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New Tennessee House rules to ban hecklers, banish disorderly lawmakers to vote remotely

New Tennessee House rules to ban hecklers, banish disorderly lawmakers to vote remotely

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee House is warning lawmakers and the crowds watching legislative floor sessions that they could be booted from the room if their behavior is deemed out of line.
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