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Prime Minister Trudeau commits $9.1 million for new housing in Saint John, N.B.

Prime Minister Trudeau commits $9.1 million for new housing in Saint John, N.B.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government's 22nd agreement aimed at speeding up construction of new housing during a visit Wednesday to southern New Brunswick.
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GOP Congressman Jeff Duncan won't run for 8th term in his South Carolina district

GOP Congressman Jeff Duncan won't run for 8th term in his South Carolina district

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan said Wednesday he will not run for an eighth term in his solidly Republican South Carolina district.
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Gov. Andy Beshear's allies form group to promote the Democrat's agenda in GOP-leaning Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear's allies form group to promote the Democrat's agenda in GOP-leaning Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — People close to Gov.
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Democrats ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to order new congressional maps for fall election

Democrats ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to order new congressional maps for fall election

MADISON, Wis.
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Another Republican debate is canceled after Haley says she'll only participate if Trump does, too

Another Republican debate is canceled after Haley says she'll only participate if Trump does, too

COLUMBIA, S.C.
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Toronto daycare exiting $10-a-day program, citing funding uncertainty

Toronto daycare exiting $10-a-day program, citing funding uncertainty

TORONTO — A Toronto daycare is pulling out of the national $10-a-day program, saying the funding model has saddled the centre with unsustainable levels of debt, leaving families scrambling to either find other care, absorb an $800 monthly increase to
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Canadians say climate caused a warm December they both enjoyed and worried about

Canadians say climate caused a warm December they both enjoyed and worried about

Canadian attitudes toward climate change are about as consistent as Canadian weather, a new poll suggests.
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Eby announces $36-billion plan to expand B.C.'s electricity system

Eby announces $36-billion plan to expand B.C.'s electricity system

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — B.C. Premier David Eby has announced a push to expand the province's electricity system that could see billions in extra spending on infrastructure projects. Eby made the announcement at the B.C.
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In new filing, Trump lawyers foreshadow potential lines of defense in classified documents case

In new filing, Trump lawyers foreshadow potential lines of defense in classified documents case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump foreshadowed elements of their defense in the criminal case charging him with illegally retaining classified documents , saying in a motion filed Tuesday that they will dispute prosecutors'
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New Hampshire gets its turn after Trump's big win in Iowa puts new pressure on Haley and DeSantis

New Hampshire gets its turn after Trump's big win in Iowa puts new pressure on Haley and DeSantis

ATKINSON, N.H. (AP) — After Donald Trump’s record victory in the Iowa caucuses , New Hampshire voters now get their turn to decide just how competitive the Republican nominating fight will be as the former president continues to dominate his party .
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