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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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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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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted by failed Christmas swatting attempt

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted by failed Christmas swatting attempt

Republican U.S. Rep.
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Manitoba to join other provinces in excise tax on vape products

Manitoba to join other provinces in excise tax on vape products

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is preparing to join other provinces and increase the tax on vaping products next year as a way to discourage their use, especially among young people.
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New guest guidelines circulating after MPs applauded man who fought for Nazis

OTTAWA — Speaker Greg Fergus is looking to implement new guidelines for recognizing certain guests in the House of Commons, after MPs stood twice to applaud a man without knowing he had fought for a Nazi unit.
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In battleground Arizona, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. draws Biden and Trump voters united by distrust

In battleground Arizona, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. draws Biden and Trump voters united by distrust

PHOENIX (AP) — Some voted for Donald Trump , others for Joe Biden . A few had never wanted anything to do with politics before they heard Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on a podcast or YouTube video.
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Quebec judge authorizes class action lawsuit alleging abuse at Indigenous day schools

Quebec judge authorizes class action lawsuit alleging abuse at Indigenous day schools

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Indigenous people who allege they received lower-quality education than other Quebecers at day schools where abuse was rampant.
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Vancouver skateboard community longs for indoor space as city policy tries to keep up

Vancouver skateboard community longs for indoor space as city policy tries to keep up

VANCOUVER — When parents come into Michelle Pezel's skateboard shop on Vancouver's Main Street around Christmas, they often ask where their kids can go to practise.
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