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Blockade continues at Winnipeg landfill after deadline passes

Blockade continues at Winnipeg landfill after deadline passes

WINNIPEG — Dozens of protesters continued to block a Winnipeg landfill after a city-imposed deadline Monday, and promised to continue protests until officials search for the remains of slain Indigenous women. "We're fighting for a cause.
Premiers meeting in Winnipeg starts with discussion with Indigenous leaders

Premiers meeting in Winnipeg starts with discussion with Indigenous leaders

WINNIPEG — Canada's premiers kicked off their annual three-day conference Monday by meeting with Indigenous leaders on issues including housing, child welfare and reconciliation.
Colorado lawmakers sue colleagues over closed-door meetings

Colorado lawmakers sue colleagues over closed-door meetings

DENVER (AP) — Two Democratic state lawmakers in Colorado are alleging that their colleagues repeatedly violated state open meetings law by gathering to discuss official business outside of the public's view and directing aides to “omit or disguise" s
Republican's hold on nominations leaves Marines without confirmed leader for 1st time in 100 years

Republican's hold on nominations leaves Marines without confirmed leader for 1st time in 100 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Marine Corps is without a confirmed leader for the first time in a century as Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant on Monday and a Republican senator is blocking approval of his successor.

Mayor of coastal Oregon city resigns over posts in police Facebook group

NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of a city on the Oregon coast has apologized and resigned over offensive content he posted in a private Facebook group for current and retired police officers.
Following Uvalde shooting, Democrat Roland Gutierrez becomes Ted Cruz's latest challenger

Following Uvalde shooting, Democrat Roland Gutierrez becomes Ted Cruz's latest challenger

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who has pushed for police accountability and tougher gun laws after the Uvalde school shooting , announced Monday he will run for U.S. Senate in 2024.
Texas governor names second interim attorney general ahead of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

Texas governor names second interim attorney general ahead of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

DALLAS (AP) — Texas Gov.
Bill Shipp, longtime chronicler of Georgia politics, dead at 89

Bill Shipp, longtime chronicler of Georgia politics, dead at 89

ATLANTA (AP) — William “Bill” Shipp, a journalist whose passion for scoops and sometimes-scorching criticism of politicians fueled his coverage of Georgia for more than 50 years, died Saturday at age 89. No cause of death was released.
Pierre Poilievre 'does not agree' with 'straight pride' message in photo at Stampede

Pierre Poilievre 'does not agree' with 'straight pride' message in photo at Stampede

OTTAWA — A spokesman for Pierre Poilievre said Mondaythe federal Conservative leader does not agree with the message of "straight pride," after he was photographed with a man wearing a T-shirt bearing those words.
Montana Democrat Monica Tranel seeks rematch against US Rep. Ryan Zinke

Montana Democrat Monica Tranel seeks rematch against US Rep. Ryan Zinke

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Democrat Monica Tranel announced Monday she is seeking her party's nomination to challenge U.S. Rep.