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IRS is ending unannounced visits to taxpayers to protect worker safety and combat scammers

IRS is ending unannounced visits to taxpayers to protect worker safety and combat scammers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service said Monday it is ending its decades-old policy of making unannounced home and business visits, in an effort to help keep its workers safe and to combat scammers who pose as IRS agents.
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Ex-USC dean sentenced to home confinement for bribery of Los Angeles County supervisor

Ex-USC dean sentenced to home confinement for bribery of Los Angeles County supervisor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former dean at the University of Southern California was sentenced to 1 1/2 years of home confinement on Monday for bribing a Los Angeles County supervisor in exchange for renewal of a lucrative contract.
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Edmonton mayor announces funding to plant 1.5 million trees, expand urban canopy

Edmonton mayor announces funding to plant 1.5 million trees, expand urban canopy

Edmonton's mayor has announced joint funding from the municipal and federal governments to support the planting of 1.5 million trees. Amarjeet Sohi says $47.
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Obamas' personal chef drowns near family's home on Martha’s Vineyard

Obamas' personal chef drowns near family's home on Martha’s Vineyard

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — Former President Barack Obama's personal chef has drowned near the family's home on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Manitoba hires firm to recruit family physicians to the province

Manitoba hires firm to recruit family physicians to the province

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has hired a firm to recruit family doctors in a move to address physician shortages in the province.
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Mental health minister puts $156M toward launch of 988 crisis hotline in November

Mental health minister puts $156M toward launch of 988 crisis hotline in November

OTTAWA — The government is putting $156 million over three years toward a new three-digit suicide-prevention hotline, Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett announced Monday. Starting on Nov.
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3rd man arrested in firebombing of Planned Parenthood in Southern California last year

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A third man has been arrested on federal charges related to the firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Southern California last year, authorities said Monday.
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Alberta government checking medical clinic offering faster physician access for a fee

Alberta government checking medical clinic offering faster physician access for a fee

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it is checking into a Calgary clinic that is promising fast-track access to a family doctor along with other perks to patients who pay up to $4,800 a year.
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In letter to Chow, Freeland puts Toronto budget bailout on province's shoulders

In letter to Chow, Freeland puts Toronto budget bailout on province's shoulders

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow accused the federal government of finger pointing on Monday, as Canada's deputy prime minister placed the responsibility to help the city with its pandemic-ravaged finances on the province's shoulders.
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Connecticut's governor orders an independent investigation into falsified traffic tickets

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday ordered an independent investigation into the state police after an audit last month that showed troopers falsified information on at least 26,000 traffic stops from 2014 to 2021.
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