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Biden calls Trump a 'loser' as he raises money on ex-president's home turf in Florida

Biden calls Trump a 'loser' as he raises money on ex-president's home turf in Florida

JUPITER, Fla.
Maine governor announces series of proposals following state's deadliest shooting

Maine governor announces series of proposals following state's deadliest shooting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gets temporary reprieve from testifying in lawsuit against him

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gets temporary reprieve from testifying in lawsuit against him

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to temporarily halt state Attorney General Ken Paxton's scheduled testimony in a whistleblower lawsuit that was at the heart of the impeachment charges brought against him in 2023, delayi

Federal appeals court won't revisit ruling that limits scope of Voting Rights Act

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday declined to reconsider its decision that would prevent private groups from suing under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, prompting a potential fight before the U.S.
CBC head Catherine Tait won't rule out accepting a bonus amid widespread cuts

CBC head Catherine Tait won't rule out accepting a bonus amid widespread cuts

OTTAWA — The president of CBC and Radio-Canada signalled Tuesday that she will recommend bonuses are rolled out to executives this year, despite plans to cut 10 per cent of the national broadcaster's workforce.
Discrimination probe launched into police use of force in B.C.

Discrimination probe launched into police use of force in B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's human rights commissioner has launched an inquiry into police use of force against people who are racialized or coping with mental-health issues, although Kasari Govender acknowledged there may be gaps in the data they'
Provinces ask Ottawa for indefinite pause on expansion of assisted dying eligibility

Provinces ask Ottawa for indefinite pause on expansion of assisted dying eligibility

OTTAWA — A majority of provinces and territories are asking the federal government to "indefinitely" hold off on a controversial plan to expand eligibility for assisted dying.
Package sent to rural California elections office tested positive for fentanyl, authorities say

Package sent to rural California elections office tested positive for fentanyl, authorities say

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a suspicious envelope sent to the elections office in Yuba County on Wednesday morning that might have contained fentanyl. The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department will investigate the incident.

North Carolina amends same-day voter registration rules in an effort to appease judge's concerns

RALEIGH, N.C.
Hunter Biden's lawyers press for dismissal of gun charges by arguing they are politically motivated

Hunter Biden's lawyers press for dismissal of gun charges by arguing they are politically motivated

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden again asked a judge to dismiss the federal gun case against him on Tuesday, arguing it is politically motivated and key evidence was tested after charges were filed.