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California state senator cited for suspicion of impaired driving, says she wasn't intoxicated

California state senator cited for suspicion of impaired driving, says she wasn't intoxicated

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California state lawmaker denied having any alcohol and drugs in her system after Sacramento police cited her earlier this week on suspicion of driving under the influence. Sacramento police responded at around 1:30 p.m.
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Manitoba ethics commissioner faults former premier for pushing mining project

Manitoba ethics commissioner faults former premier for pushing mining project

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson and two of her Progressive Conservative cabinet ministers violated the province's conflict-of-interest law and should be fined, the province's ethics commissioner ruled Wednesday.
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Institute of Peace reclaims its headquarters after court win over Musk's cost-cutting team

Institute of Peace reclaims its headquarters after court win over Musk's cost-cutting team

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Institute of Peace retook control of its headquarters Wednesday, two days after a federal judge said the firing of its board and employees by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency was illegal.
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'Unquestionably in violation': Judge says US government didn't follow court order on deportations

'Unquestionably in violation': Judge says US government didn't follow court order on deportations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House violated a court order on deportations to third countries with a flight linked to the chaotic African nation of South Sudan , a federal judge said Wednesday, hours after the Trump administration said it had expelled
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Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers

Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a White House meeting to forcefully confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing the country of failing to address Trump's baseless claim of the systematic killing of white farmers.
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Carney says Canada in talks with U.S. on 'Golden Dome' missile defence

Carney says Canada in talks with U.S. on 'Golden Dome' missile defence

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed on Wednesday that Canada is considering joining in U.S. President Donald Trump's new Golden Dome missile defence program.
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Carney says single government mandate letter reflects a 'unified mission'

Carney says single government mandate letter reflects a 'unified mission'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out a handful of collective core priorities for his new ministers on Wednesday, vowing his government will work to bring down the cost of living and reconfigure some of Canada's most important international re
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RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of release

RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of release

WASHINGTON (AP) — A highly-anticipated White House report about childhood diseases has provoked a tug-of-war pitting farmers and some prominent Republican lawmakers against health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr .
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Here's what to expect at the Army's 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

Here's what to expect at the Army's 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army on Wednesday started loading up some of the tanks that will take to the streets of the nation's capital during the 250th anniversary celebration of the service next month, which will feature hundreds of military vehicles an
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G7 finance ministers to discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit

G7 finance ministers to discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit

BANFF — Top economic officials from the G7 were locked in a full day of closed-door discussions Wednesday to examine pressing topics, including the global economy and the war in Ukraine.
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