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Virginia judge orders election officials to certify results after they sue over voting machines

WAYNESBORO, Va. (AP) — A judge in a rural Virginia city has ordered two officials there to certify the results of the election after they filed a lawsuit last month threatening not to certify unless they could hand-count the ballots.
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Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95.
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Democrats hope to flip a reliably Republican Louisiana congressional seat with new boundaries

Democrats hope to flip a reliably Republican Louisiana congressional seat with new boundaries

BATON ROUGE, La.
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Liberals propose seven-year extension for information commissioner Caroline Maynard

Liberals propose seven-year extension for information commissioner Caroline Maynard

OTTAWA — Information commissioner Caroline Maynard says she will relentlessly stress the importance of transparency by default if she's allowed to continue in her job.
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Emissions cap puts methane in spotlight; industry says low-hanging fruit already gone

Emissions cap puts methane in spotlight; industry says low-hanging fruit already gone

CALGARY — Oil and gas producers who have already made progress on lowering their methane emissions over the last decade say further large-scale reductions will be tougher to deliver.
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Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a fourth term in the US Senate from Rhode Island

Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a fourth term in the US Senate from Rhode Island

Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island is looking to win a fourth term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
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House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament studying the federal government's decision to buy a $9-million luxury condo in Manhattan are preparing to recall Canada's consul general in New York to answer more questions about his involvement in the purchase.
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North Dakota measures would end local property taxes and legalize recreational marijuana

North Dakota measures would end local property taxes and legalize recreational marijuana

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota voters could outlaw most local property taxes , likely leading to dramatic cuts in state services, under a measure on Tuesday's general election ballot.
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GOP senator from North Dakota faces Democratic challenger making her 2nd US Senate bid

GOP senator from North Dakota faces Democratic challenger making her 2nd US Senate bid

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Republican U.S. senator from North Dakota who wrested the seat away from a Democrat in 2018 is facing a challenge Tuesday from another Democrat making her second Senate run. U.S. Sen.
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Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about that'

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about that'

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure — and getting testy about it.
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