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North Carolina retiree group sues to block 30-day voter residency requirement

RALEIGH, N.C.
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Judges aiming to give Black voters more influence in Alabama set to redraw congressional districts

Judges aiming to give Black voters more influence in Alabama set to redraw congressional districts

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
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Politician faces fine for returning to Yellowknife during wildfire evacuation

Politician faces fine for returning to Yellowknife during wildfire evacuation

YELLOWKNIFE — A member of the Northwest Territories legislature is facing a fine and a reprimand for returning to Yellowknife while it was evacuated during recent wildfires.
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'Photography not allowed,' Poilievre says of ceremony with Algonquin leaders

'Photography not allowed,' Poilievre says of ceremony with Algonquin leaders

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he did not share photos of a ceremony he participated in with Algonquin leaders on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation out of respect for their traditional customs.
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'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

VICTORIA — John Rustad's first question in British Columbia's legislature as the leader of the provincial Conservative Party prompted a stern rebuke from Premier David Eby, who accused him of picking on children and families.
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New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump sends disparaging post about court clerk

New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump sends disparaging post about court clerk

NEW YORK (AP) — Rebuking Donald Trump, a state court judge imposed a limited gag order Tuesday in the former president’s civil business fraud trial and ordered him to delete a social media post that publicly maligned a key court staffer.
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Detroit-area mayor indicted on bribery charge alleging he took $50,000 to facilitate property sale

DETROIT (AP) — A suburban Detroit mayor was indicted Tuesday on a federal bribery charge for allegedly demanding $50,000 in bribes to facilitate the sale of a city property to an outside party.
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Quebec man shot by police now charged with threats against Trudeau, Legault

Quebec man shot by police now charged with threats against Trudeau, Legault

SHERBROOKE, Que. — A Quebec man shot by police during an investigation into threats against Premier François Legault and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is now charged with uttering death threats against the two politicians.
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Court reviews gun-carry restrictions under health order in New Mexico, as states explore options

Court reviews gun-carry restrictions under health order in New Mexico, as states explore options

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
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Plan to penalize BC Ferries for missed 'core-service' sailings, details next year

Plan to penalize BC Ferries for missed 'core-service' sailings, details next year

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is planning to penalize BC Ferries when it cancels "core-service" sailings due to staffing shortages after a summer of travel chaos for passengers.
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