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Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in library

Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in library

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University has suspended dozens of students and barred alums and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school’s main library earlier this week, a school spokesperson said Friday.
Trove of documents unsealed in NYC mayor's criminal case offers a glimpse of thwarted investigation

Trove of documents unsealed in NYC mayor's criminal case offers a glimpse of thwarted investigation

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams were still seizing phones and applying for search warrants days before Justice Department leaders ordered prosecutors to drop the corruption case, according to documents rele

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Rev. Peter M. Donohue, president of Villanova University; Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy; Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.
Marjorie Taylor Greene declines to challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race

Marjorie Taylor Greene declines to challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race

ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Friday she won't challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia in next year's midterms, delivering relief for some Republicans who worry she’s too divisive to win.
Alberta chief electoral officer warns UCP proposals will hurt investigative ability

Alberta chief electoral officer warns UCP proposals will hurt investigative ability

EDMONTON — Alberta's chief electoral officer is warning the government that proposed legislation will impair the election commissioner's power to investigate election rule breaking.
The Latest: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting

The Latest: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting

President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war. Top U.S.
Investigation finds Alberta government not complying with freedom of information laws

Investigation finds Alberta government not complying with freedom of information laws

EDMONTON — Alberta's access to information watchdog has found the provincial government to be non-compliant with its own freedom of information rules.
Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-July

Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-July

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is on track to run out of money to pay its bills as early as August without congressional action, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Friday .
Ousted top election official in key swing state urges civility toward 'caretakers of our democracy'

Ousted top election official in key swing state urges civility toward 'caretakers of our democracy'

The former North Carolina elections director who was ousted this week after a politically motivated move by Republicans said Friday she hopes the new leadership will approach elections in a nonpartisan way and called for an end to verbal attacks agai
Manitoba government moves dozens of people from encampments into housing

Manitoba government moves dozens of people from encampments into housing

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it has moved dozens of people living in encampments into homes over the past three months as part of its long-term strategy to reduce homelessness. The province is providing $6.