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The American flag wasn't always revered as it is today. At the beginning, it was an afterthought

The American flag wasn't always revered as it is today. At the beginning, it was an afterthought

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the bedroom of the Betsy Ross House, a reconstruction of where the upholsterer worked on her most famous commission, a long flag with a circle of 13 stars hangs over a Chippendale side chair and extends across the floor.
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Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

VANCOUVER — Talks to end a strike at British Columbia's ports have stalled with both sides accusing the other of being unreasonable.
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US judge blocks portions of new Florida elections law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
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Former sheriff who nabbed 'Green River Killer' to run for Washington governor

Former sheriff who nabbed 'Green River Killer' to run for Washington governor

SEATTLE (AP) — A former sheriff and congressman known for his work that led to the capture of the “Green River Killer" has entered the race to become Washington’s next governor. Former King County Sheriff and U.S. Rep.
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Royal Canadian Navy ships leave Halifax to join NATO in Baltic mission

Royal Canadian Navy ships leave Halifax to join NATO in Baltic mission

HALIFAX — Two Royal Canadian Navy warships sailed out of Halifax harbour Monday, bound for the Baltic region where they will join a NATO mission aimed at deterring Russian aggression.
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The Democratic Party promised to overhaul its primaries. Doing that has been anything but simple

The Democratic Party promised to overhaul its primaries. Doing that has been anything but simple

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Hampshire is in open rebellion. Georgia is all but out. South Carolina and Nevada are on board but face stiff Republican pushback.
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Israelis protest at international airport against judicial overhaul plan

Israelis protest at international airport against judicial overhaul plan

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis blocked traffic and snarled movement at the country's main international airport on Monday, the latest mass demonstration over Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious planned judicial overhaul that has divided the nati
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Attorneys: Lawsuit alleging North Carolina House speaker ruined a marriage has been resolved

Attorneys: Lawsuit alleging North Carolina House speaker ruined a marriage has been resolved

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Litigation filed by a North Carolina local elected official alleging House Speaker Tim Moore's ruined his marriage by having an affair with his wife is ending, attorneys said on Monday, two weeks after a lawsuit was filed.
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PGA Tour is sending 2 executives to a Senate hearing as LIV cites conflicts

PGA Tour is sending 2 executives to a Senate hearing as LIV cites conflicts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two leading figures for the PGA Tour have agreed to testify next week before a Senate panel reviewing the tour's surprise agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf .
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Glencore moves to take full control of PolyMet, developer of Minnesota copper-nickel mine

Glencore moves to take full control of PolyMet, developer of Minnesota copper-nickel mine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Swiss commodities giant Glencore moved Monday to take full ownership of PolyMet Mining, a company that's developing a copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota with one of Canada’s largest miners, Teck Resources.
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