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The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau

The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau

OTTAWA — These are the 10 most expensive years for natural disasters in Canada as measured by insurance payouts, adjusted for inflation in 2022. This data is from the Insurance Bureau of Canada. 1. 2016, $5.
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Officers in Colorado are investigating an apparent altercation between Rep. Boebert and ex-husband

SILT, Colorado (AP) — An investigation is being conducted into an apparent altercation between U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband Jayson Boebert at a restaurant, police in Silt, Colorado, confirmed Sunday.
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Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

OTTAWA — Severe weather and natural disasters caused more than $3 billion in insured damages for the second year in a row in 2023.
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New Mexico justices hear challenge to public health ban on guns in public parks and playgrounds

New Mexico justices hear challenge to public health ban on guns in public parks and playgrounds

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates for gun rights are urging the New Mexico Supreme Court to block emergency orders by Gov.
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Trump asks Maine judge for pause to let US Supreme Court rule on ballot access

Trump asks Maine judge for pause to let US Supreme Court rule on ballot access

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday asked a state judge to halt proceedings on ballot access in Maine to allow the U.S.
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Judge in Trump's DC election case is targeted by fake emergency call in latest high-profile swatting

Judge in Trump's DC election case is targeted by fake emergency call in latest high-profile swatting

WASHINGTON (AP) — A home owned by the judge overseeing the federal election subversion case against former president Donald Trump was targeted by a fake emergency call Sunday night, the latest in a spate of similar false swatting reports at the homes
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NDP on track to pay off 2021 election debt, set to begin building campaign war chest

NDP on track to pay off 2021 election debt, set to begin building campaign war chest

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats believe they will soon be able to pay off their 2021 election debt, but will await end-of-year fundraising totals before marking the occasion.
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US Rep. Larry Bucshon of Indiana won't seek reelection to 8th term, will retire from Congress

US Rep. Larry Bucshon of Indiana won't seek reelection to 8th term, will retire from Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon of Indiana announced Monday that he will not seek reelection this year to an eighth term and will retire from Congress after 14 years.
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Interim government House leader Steven MacKinnon seeks better decorum in Parliament

Interim government House leader Steven MacKinnon seeks better decorum in Parliament

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament from all parties must set a better tone when the House of Commons resumes later this month, interim Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon said Monday.
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Florida prosecutor fighting DeSantis over suspension says he won't seek re-election

Florida prosecutor fighting DeSantis over suspension says he won't seek re-election

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — An elected prosecutor in Florida who was suspended by Gov.
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