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In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

Associated Press (AP) — Christian Jonathan's mother was holding the 9-month-old boy in her arms when she was shot dead during an attack on their village in northwestern Nigeria.
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Asylum-seekers say joy over end of Title 42 turns to anguish induced by new US rules

Asylum-seekers say joy over end of Title 42 turns to anguish induced by new US rules

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — The day that President Joe Biden's administration ended a public health measure blocking many asylum-seekers at the Mexican border during the coronavirus pandemic, Teodoso Vargas was ready to show U.S.
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Biden, GOP reach tentative deal to raise debt ceiling, avoid calamitous US default

Biden, GOP reach tentative deal to raise debt ceiling, avoid calamitous US default

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle” to raise the nation's legal debt ceiling late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal to limit federal spending and avert a potentially disastr
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GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension

GOP-controlled Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering suspension

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Republican-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust, a sudden, historic rebuke of a GOP official who rose to be a star of
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Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A timeline of events that have led to three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, 60, being impeached Saturday.
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Why Texas' GOP-controlled House impeached Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Why Texas' GOP-controlled House impeached Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After years of legal and ethical scandals swirling around Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state’s GOP-controlled House of Representatives on Saturday voted to impeach him, causing his immediate suspension from o
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B.C. Premier David Eby calls two byelections for June 24

B.C. Premier David Eby calls two byelections for June 24

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby called byelections Saturday for two ridings left vacant after the resignations of the previous New Democrat premier and a former cabinet minister.
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Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

CALGARY — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley held a major rally in downtown Calgary Saturday morning, while her United Conservative rival had no public events planned this weekend after a final pitch to voters a day earlier. Election day is Monday.
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N.B. premier calls for calm amid review of policy on sexual orientation in schools

N.B. premier calls for calm amid review of policy on sexual orientation in schools

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's premier called for calm on Saturday as the province undertakes a contentious review of a policy on sexual orientation in schools.
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VP Harris praises cadets' sacrifice in West Point's 1st commencement speech by a woman

VP Harris praises cadets' sacrifice in West Point's 1st commencement speech by a woman

NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman to deliver a commencement speech at West Point, lauded graduating cadets Saturday for their noble sacrifice in serving their country, but noted they were entering an “unsettled world” beca
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