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Democrats downplay Hunter Biden's plea deal, while Republicans see opportunity to deflect from Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats, already anxious about President Joe Biden's reelection prospects, are seeking to downplay — or ignore altogether — revelations that the president's son has entered into a plea deal with federal prosecutors over tax offenses
Reform-minded prosecutors in northern Virginia win reelection nominations in Democratic primaries

Reform-minded prosecutors in northern Virginia win reelection nominations in Democratic primaries

LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — Three incumbent prosecutors in northern Virginia who faced tough challenges after being elected four years ago on a progressive reform agenda won their Democratic primaries Tuesday.
What to know about Hunter Biden's plea deal in federal tax and gun case

What to know about Hunter Biden's plea deal in federal tax and gun case

The announcement that federal prosecutors have reached a plea deal with President Joe Biden’s son Hunter over tax and gun charges marks the likely end of a five-year Justice Department investigation that has dogged the Biden family.
Trump's penchant for talking could pose problems as Mar-a-Lago criminal case moves ahead

Trump's penchant for talking could pose problems as Mar-a-Lago criminal case moves ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Criminal defendants are routinely advised to avoid commenting on pending charges against them. But Donald Trump, the former president and current White House hopeful, is no ordinary defendant.
Manitoba community prepares to say goodbye to 15 seniors killed in bus crash

Manitoba community prepares to say goodbye to 15 seniors killed in bus crash

DAUPHIN, Man. — Joe Coffey is preparing for something that doesn't normally happen in his small community. He owns Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services, one of two funeral homes in Dauphin, Man.
Ottawa aims to shed more light on how well airports are working as travel ramps up

Ottawa aims to shed more light on how well airports are working as travel ramps up

The federal government moved this week to bolster accountability at airports, introducing new legislation that would compel them and other operators to cough up more information on their performance.
Georgia officials won't take over elections in state's largest county, debunk conspiracies

Georgia officials won't take over elections in state's largest county, debunk conspiracies

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s State Election Board won’t take over running elections in the state’s most populous county, ending an investigation that had sparked fears of partisan meddling.
Abortion rights groups drop suit challenging Kentucky's ban but continue legal fight

Abortion rights groups drop suit challenging Kentucky's ban but continue legal fight

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Abortion-rights groups filed a court motion Tuesday to dismiss their lawsuit challenging Kentucky's near-total abortion ban but signaled that the legal fight is far from over.
DA, ethics panel back judge in Donald Trump hush-money case, finding no evidence of bias

DA, ethics panel back judge in Donald Trump hush-money case, finding no evidence of bias

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s tempestuous views aside, Manhattan prosecutors say neither the former president nor his lawyers have shown any evidence to support their claims that the judge in his hush-money criminal case has an anti-Trump bias.

Judge strikes down Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.