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Fatal shooting in New Mexico park casts pall over Legislature and its ability to contain crime

Fatal shooting in New Mexico park casts pall over Legislature and its ability to contain crime

SANTA FE, N.M.
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 election

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 election

ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff came home to Atlanta Saturday to rally core Democrats desperate for effective action now against President Donald Trump’s administration.
Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessness

Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessness

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oakland, California, voters who recalled their mayor in November over crime, homelessness and allegations of corruption are weighing whether to give the job to former U.S. Rep.
The Pentagon's DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online content

The Pentagon's DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online content

WASHINGTON (AP) — Every day over the past few weeks, the Pentagon has faced questions from angry lawmakers, local leaders and citizens over the removal of military heroes and historic mentions from Defense Department websites and social media pages a
Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

OTTAWA — Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.
Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026

Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026

MONTREAL — Ottawa says it will continue to fund Jordan’s Principle to support First Nations children through 2026 as some First Nations chiefs decry what they call cutbacks in services.
Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electric vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada.
Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race

Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race

MILWAUKEE (AP) — As the candidates for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat squared off in a recent debate before early voting , one issue came up first and dominated at the start. “Let’s talk about abortion rights,” the moderator said.
Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program on eve of expected election

Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program on eve of expected election

The federal government announced expanded access to its dental care program on Saturday, a day before a federal election is expected to be called.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sits at a table surrounded by University of Illinois researchers who will soon be out of work, their lab set to lose its federal funding and close next month.