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Things to know about California's Proposition 1

Things to know about California's Proposition 1

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters this March will decide on a statewide ballot measure that Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said would transform the outdated mental health system and address the ongoing homelessness crisis.
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Biden allies, rivals both want transcript of his special counsel interview released. It could happen

Biden allies, rivals both want transcript of his special counsel interview released. It could happen

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden avoided criminal charges around his handling of classified documents in part because of his answers during a lengthy interview with the special counsel investigating him.
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More upgrades to improve flood resilience in Abbotsford, B.C., after 2021 disaster

More upgrades to improve flood resilience in Abbotsford, B.C., after 2021 disaster

ABBOTSFORD, B.C.
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Jared Kushner, former Trump adviser, defends business dealings with Saudi Arabia

Jared Kushner, former Trump adviser, defends business dealings with Saudi Arabia

NEW YORK (AP) — Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, defended on Tuesday his business dealings after leaving government with the Saudi crown prince who was implicated in the 2018 killing of Washington Post colu
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Nebraska Republican gives top priority to bill allowing abortions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies

Nebraska Republican gives top priority to bill allowing abortions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies

LINCOLN, Neb.
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House Homeland chairman announces retirement a day after leading Mayorkas' impeachment

House Homeland chairman announces retirement a day after leading Mayorkas' impeachment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican U.S. Rep.
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Liberals rebrand carbon-price rebates in bid to make policy more palatable

Liberals rebrand carbon-price rebates in bid to make policy more palatable

OTTAWA — Quarterly payments to offset the cost of the carbon price will now be called the "Canada Carbon Rebate," federal ministers said Wednesday as they moved to rebrand their signature climate policy amid slumping support.
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Special counsel asks Supreme Court to let Trump's 2020 election case proceed to trial without delay

Special counsel asks Supreme Court to let Trump's 2020 election case proceed to trial without delay

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to let former President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case proceed to trial without further delay.
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Missouri high court says Planned Parenthood can receive funding; cites failed appeal by state

Missouri high court says Planned Parenthood can receive funding; cites failed appeal by state

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the latest attempt by Republican state officials to block taxpayer dollars from going to Planned Parenthood, citing a failure in the state's legal appeal.
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Richmond, B.C., council votes to back safe consumption site after fractious meetings

Richmond, B.C., council votes to back safe consumption site after fractious meetings

Richmond, B.C., resident Edward Cheung says many community members feel they know exactly what will happen if a supervised safe consumption drug site is established in the city.
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