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Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, said he had a “wonderful conversation” with Maine Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday as he pushed to win enough votes for confirmation.
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Cyclists file Charter challenge against Ontario over bike lane removals

Cyclists file Charter challenge against Ontario over bike lane removals

TORONTO — Cyclists have launched a Charter challenge against the Ontario government over its decision to remove bike lanes on three Toronto roads, alleging the change puts lives at risk.
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Montana Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling that allows gender-affirming care for minors

Montana Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling that allows gender-affirming care for minors

HELENA, Mont.
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Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, said he had a “wonderful conversation” with Maine Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday as he pushed to win enough votes for confirmation.
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Republican protests in close North Carolina races dismissed by elections board

RALEIGH, N.C.
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Higher property taxes, chance of reduced snow plowing in Winnipeg budget plan

Higher property taxes, chance of reduced snow plowing in Winnipeg budget plan

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg is eyeing the largest property tax increase in decades and considering a cut to snow plowing in an attempt to address a fiscal squeeze. The city's preliminary budget for next year proposes a 5.
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Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health

Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is “so proud” that a women's health research initiative he launched last year at his wife's urging has already invested nearly $1 billion because a healthy female population improves U.S.
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Ohio politician proposes make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game

An Ohio politician has seen enough flag planting by visiting sports teams. Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he’s introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state.
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Democratic senators urge Biden to act on temporary protections for migrants

Democratic senators urge Biden to act on temporary protections for migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic senators are urging President Joe Biden to extend temporary protections for migrants in the U.S.
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Biden says healthy women helps US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health

Biden says healthy women helps US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is “so proud” that a women's health research initiative he launched last year at his wife's urging has already invested nearly $1 billion because a healthy female population improves U.S.
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