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Kansas' top court says a GOP election law is vague and revives a lawsuit against it

Kansas' top court says a GOP election law is vague and revives a lawsuit against it

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House of Commons rises after tumultuous fall sitting, begins six-week winter break

House of Commons rises after tumultuous fall sitting, begins six-week winter break

OTTAWA — The House of Commons has wrapped up its work for 2023 after an intense fall sitting, with MPs returning to their ridings for a six-week holiday break.
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$115 M funding deal could help build 40,000 homes in Vancouver over decade: Trudeau

$115 M funding deal could help build 40,000 homes in Vancouver over decade: Trudeau

VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $115 million federal funding deal with the City of Vancouver that he said could see more than 40,000 new homes built over the next decade.
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Americans agree that the 2024 election will be pivotal for democracy, but for different reasons

Americans agree that the 2024 election will be pivotal for democracy, but for different reasons

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a politically polarized nation, Americans seem to agree on one issue underlying the 2024 elections — a worry over the state of democracy and how the outcome of the presidential contest will affect its future.
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Speaker Greg Fergus says he made 'a serious mistake,' apologizes again for video

Speaker Greg Fergus says he made 'a serious mistake,' apologizes again for video

OTTAWA — The Speaker of the House of Commons apologized once again on Friday for filming a video played at a partisan event, after a parliamentary committee had called on him to show more contrition.
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Canada will send helicopters to Latvia next year, defence minister says

Canada will send helicopters to Latvia next year, defence minister says

OTTAWA — Four Canadian Griffon helicopters will be sent to Latvia next year as part of a NATO deterrence mission, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced during a visit to the Baltic country Friday. Blair and defence chief Gen.
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In a rare appearance, Melania Trump welcomes new citizens at a National Archives ceremony

In a rare appearance, Melania Trump welcomes new citizens at a National Archives ceremony

In a rare public appearance, former first lady Melania Trump stressed the importance of “guarding our freedom” and the responsibilities that accompany American citizenship as she spoke Friday at a naturalization ceremony at the National Archives.
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Donald Trump says LIV Golf is headed back to his Doral course in April

Donald Trump says LIV Golf is headed back to his Doral course in April

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is getting another LIV Golf event at one of his courses. Trump posted on the Truth Social site that his Trump National Doral near Miami would host a LIV Golf event in April.
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UNC-Chapel Hill names former state budget director as interim chancellor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill named a former state budget director who served under former Republican Gov. Pat McCrory as its interim chancellor Friday.
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New Year’s Day Levee 'doesn't feel right' amid homelessness crisis: Halifax mayor

New Year’s Day Levee 'doesn't feel right' amid homelessness crisis: Halifax mayor

HALIFAX — The annual New Year’s Day levee held at Halifax City Hall has been cancelled by the mayor, who says he wants to show respect for the plight of those in a homeless encampment in front of the municipal building.
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