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2022 federal elections in the US not tainted by foreign interference, officials say

2022 federal elections in the US not tainted by foreign interference, officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign hackers did not change vote totals or otherwise compromise the integrity of federal elections last year in the United States, according to a declassified U.S. government report made public Monday.
Fresh off reelection in Kentucky, Democratic Gov. Beshear presents budget plan in televised speech

Fresh off reelection in Kentucky, Democratic Gov. Beshear presents budget plan in televised speech

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Looking to build on his resounding reelection victory, Kentucky Gov.
Judge criticizes Trump's expert witness as he again refuses to toss fraud lawsuit

Judge criticizes Trump's expert witness as he again refuses to toss fraud lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has lost his latest bid to end the business fraud lawsuit he faces in New York as he campaigns to reclaim the White House.
Mississippi local officials say human error and poor training led to election-day chaos

Mississippi local officials say human error and poor training led to election-day chaos

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The county election officials under whose watch ballot shortages hampered voting in Mississippi’s largest county said technical mishaps and insufficient training were to blame for election day chaos in November.
A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Utah over strict new limits on app use for minors

A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Utah over strict new limits on app use for minors

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A trade group that represents TikTok and other major tech companies sued Utah on Monday over its first-in-the-nation laws requiring children and teens to obtain parental consent to use social media apps.
Kentucky lieutenant governor undergoes 'successful' double mastectomy, expects to make full recovery

Kentucky lieutenant governor undergoes 'successful' double mastectomy, expects to make full recovery

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman underwent a double mastectomy on Monday after concerns were raised during a routine medical examination, her office announced. The Democrat said she expects to make a full recovery.
Lawsuit says Georgia's lieutenant governor should be disqualified for acting as Trump elector

Lawsuit says Georgia's lieutenant governor should be disqualified for acting as Trump elector

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge heard arguments but didn't rule Monday on a long-shot attempt to disqualify Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones from holding office because of Jones’ participation as an elector for Donald Trump in 2020.

Court date set in Hunter Biden's California tax case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden is set to appear in a California courtroom next month on nine tax counts, the latest fallout from a special counsel investigation into his business affairs.
Canada joins EU, Britain, others decrying 'extremist settlers' violence in West Bank

Canada joins EU, Britain, others decrying 'extremist settlers' violence in West Bank

OTTAWA — Israel should do more to stop "extremist settler" violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, said a recent statement of "grave concern" issued by 14 countries, including Canada.
Quebec doctors say emergency room overcrowding is putting patient health at risk

Quebec doctors say emergency room overcrowding is putting patient health at risk

MONTREAL — Overcrowding in Quebec hospitals is "out of control" and putting the lives of patients at risk, says a group representing chief doctors in the province's emergency departments.