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Nikki Haley has bet her 2024 bid on South Carolina. But much of her home state leans toward Trump

Nikki Haley has bet her 2024 bid on South Carolina. But much of her home state leans toward Trump

GILBERT, S.C. (AP) — Standing inside a rustic barn a short drive from the state capital, Henry McMaster shocked many South Carolina Republicans seven years ago by backing Donald Trump for president.
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Americans sour on the primary election process and major political parties, an AP-NORC poll says

Americans sour on the primary election process and major political parties, an AP-NORC poll says

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the GOP presidential primaries just about to start, many Republicans aren't certain that votes will be counted correctly in their contest, as pessimism spreads about the future of both the Democratic and Republican parties, acc
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Site for Canada's underground nuclear waste repository to be selected next year

Site for Canada's underground nuclear waste repository to be selected next year

A critical milestone is on the horizon for Canada's 175-year-long plan to bury its nuclear waste underground, with two pairs of Ontario communities set to decide if they would be willing hosts.
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Manitoba offers money as step to full school nutrition program

Manitoba offers money as step to full school nutrition program

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to take a step in the coming weeks toward its plan for a universal school meal program. Premier Wab Kinew says the government is putting up $1.
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Premier Moe says it's 'unfortunate' for Saskatchewan to break federal emissions law

Premier Moe says it's 'unfortunate' for Saskatchewan to break federal emissions law

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe once said a fundamental pillar of Canadian democracy is the rule of law. His province is now prepared to break it.
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Odds for more sports betting expansion could fade after rapid growth to 38 states

Odds for more sports betting expansion could fade after rapid growth to 38 states

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — At his suburban St. Louis home, Brett Koenig can pull out his smartphone and open a sports betting app. But he can't place a bet. He is blocked by a pop-up message noting he is not in a legal location.
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Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state's ballot

Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state's ballot

DENVER (AP) — Police said Tuesday they are investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices and providing extra patrols around their homes in Denver following the court's decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the st
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Court reverses former Nebraska US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's conviction of lying to federal authorities

Court reverses former Nebraska US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's conviction of lying to federal authorities

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appellate court on Tuesday reversed a 2022 federal conviction against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska , ruling that he should not have been tried in Los Angeles.
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Prosecutors oppose Sen. Bob Menendez's effort to delay May bribery trial until July

Prosecutors oppose Sen. Bob Menendez's effort to delay May bribery trial until July

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday urged a judge to reject U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s request to delay his bribery trial scheduled for next spring by two months, until July.
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As social media guardrails fade and AI deepfakes go mainstream, experts warn of impact on elections

As social media guardrails fade and AI deepfakes go mainstream, experts warn of impact on elections

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly three years after rioters stormed the U.S.
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