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Sign bearing Trump's name removed from Bronx golf course as new management takes over

Sign bearing Trump's name removed from Bronx golf course as new management takes over

New York (AP) — On the final day of a civil fraud trial that could strip Donald Trump of his ability to do business in the state he called home for most of his life, New York City officials were taking their own steps to sever ties with the former pr
Why does Iowa launch the presidential campaign?

Why does Iowa launch the presidential campaign?

Iowa assumed its position as the state that votes first for a presidential nominee more than 50 years ago. But its 1972 caucuses didn't feel very historic.
Worried about losing in 2024, Iowa's Republican voters are less interested in talking about abortion

Worried about losing in 2024, Iowa's Republican voters are less interested in talking about abortion

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A man in Iowa stood up at a recent town hall and told Ron DeSantis he had an “easy” question: How would the Florida governor address abortion when it’s sure to be a big issue in the coming 2024 presidential election? DeSantis
U.S., U.K. carry out airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen with Canadian support

U.S., U.K. carry out airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen with Canadian support

OTTAWA — U.S. and British forces, with the support of Canada and other allies, attacked more than a dozen sites used by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday.
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi planning to declare housing and homelessness emergency

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi planning to declare housing and homelessness emergency

EDMONTON — The mayor of Edmonton says he plans to declare a housing and homelessness emergency because the system has reached what he calls a "breaking point.
Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial

Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump wrested an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil fraud trial Thursday, unleashing a barrage of attacks in a six-minute diatribe before being cu
Vancouver festival drops play 'The Runner' over Gaza tension, in second cancellation

Vancouver festival drops play 'The Runner' over Gaza tension, in second cancellation

VANCOUVER — Organizers of a performing arts festival in Vancouver have cancelled a play that addresses ethical dilemmas in the Middle East, citing friction caused by the Israel-Hamas war.
DeSantis interrupted by three protesters at campaign stop days before Iowa caucuses

DeSantis interrupted by three protesters at campaign stop days before Iowa caucuses

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was interrupted three times by as many protesters during a campaign stop in Ames, Iowa, Thursday, including two who were forcibly removed by security.
Trump skips much of the final week before Iowa's caucuses to go to court voluntarily instead

Trump skips much of the final week before Iowa's caucuses to go to court voluntarily instead

URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) — While his rivals contend with snow drifts and frigid temperatures as they make their last-ditch pitch to Iowa voters, former President Donald Trump has spent much of the week before the caucuses in court instead, by choice.
Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent, social democracy stalwart, dead at 87

Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent, social democracy stalwart, dead at 87

OTTAWA — Ed Broadbent, the affable advocate of social democracy whose principled leadership helped build the modern New Democratic Party and made him a titan of 20th century Canadian politics, has died. He was 87.