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N.B. fiscal update projects bigger deficit due to 'significant' travel nurse costs

N.B. fiscal update projects bigger deficit due to 'significant' travel nurse costs

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's new Liberal finance minister is projecting a deficit of $92.1 million for the current fiscal year, a reversal from the $40.9-million surplus budgeted last spring by the previous Progressive Conservative government.
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Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department

Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department

EDMOND, Okla.
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Democratic US Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey governor

Democratic US Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey governor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey launched a long-expected campaign for governor Friday, pledging to make the state more affordable.
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Trump defense pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'

Trump defense pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense , was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo he has that's associ
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Rudy Giuliani has turned over his luxury watches in defamation case, rep says

Rudy Giuliani has turned over his luxury watches in defamation case, rep says

NEW YORK (AP) — A representative for Rudy Giuliani says the former New York City mayor is relinquishing his cherished watches ahead of a Friday deadline to turn over his assets to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation
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Democratic US Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey governor

Democratic US Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey governor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey launched a long-expected campaign for governor Friday, pledging to make the state more affordable.
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As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State

As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump names picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he’s bringing the Sunshine State with him. With Sen.
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N.S. court rules in favour of creating francophone riding of Chéticamp in Cape Breton

N.S. court rules in favour of creating francophone riding of Chéticamp in Cape Breton

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruling issued this week could lead to residents of Chéticamp, N.S., casting their votes in a smaller riding with a higher percentage of francophone constituents in the next provincial election.
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Outside report calls on UCLA to develop clear plans and policies for major protests

Outside report calls on UCLA to develop clear plans and policies for major protests

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of California, Los Angeles should develop clear plans and policies, communication lines and decision-making authority in advance of major protests such as the large student protests against the Israel-Hamas war that
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Three more cases of fraudulent overbilling, Ottawa says

Three more cases of fraudulent overbilling, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — The federal government has referred three more cases of fraudulent overbilling in its procurement system to the RCMP. In July, a former federal consultant was charged with fraud for overbilling the government by $250,000.
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