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Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview

Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview

NEW YORK, Ont. — Mark Carney went on late-night television in the U.S. Monday to talk Trump, tariffs and carbon tax, but played coy on any plans to seek the Liberal leadership.
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Wisconsin Legislature to put photo ID requirement on ballot for voter approval

Wisconsin Legislature to put photo ID requirement on ballot for voter approval

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's photo ID requirement for voting would be elevated from a state law to a constitutional amendment under a proposal up for approval Tuesday in the Republican-controlled Assembly.
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Barrick begins temporary suspension of operations at mining complex in Mali

Barrick begins temporary suspension of operations at mining complex in Mali

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it has initiated the temporary suspension of operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali.
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Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president's remarks in new report

Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president's remarks in new report

WASHINGTON (AP) — The criminal charges against Hunter Biden “were the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan politics,” the prosecutor who led the probes said in a report that sharply criticized President Joe Biden for having
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One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy, a new report suggests while underlining solutions that could help those regions adapt.
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The Freedom Caucus takes over the Wyoming House, marking its first chance to lead

The Freedom Caucus takes over the Wyoming House, marking its first chance to lead

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump plans bold moves for his first days in office, so too are conservative lawmakers in Wyoming, the first state where Trump-friendly Freedom Caucus members have won control of a statehouse chamber.
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An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect's inauguration

An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect's inauguration

In January 1981, Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan as the new Republican president thanked the Democrat for his administration's help after Reagan resoundingly defeated Carter the previous November.
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What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past

What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past.
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Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for defense secretary, faces crucial test at confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for defense secretary, faces crucial test at confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , is heading into a potentially explosive confirmation hearing Tuesday as senators question whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to
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Freeland to announce Liberal leadership bid within the next week

Freeland to announce Liberal leadership bid within the next week

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland will announce her intention to run for the Liberal party leadership just before the U.S. presidential inauguration, a source close to her campaign team said Monday.
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