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Kansas Republican senate president announces 2026 gubernatorial bid

Kansas Republican senate president announces 2026 gubernatorial bid

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson entered the race for governor on Sunday as the 2026 Republican primary field gets more crowded.
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Smoke hampers firefighting in Manitoba, but rain in forecast for early this week

Smoke hampers firefighting in Manitoba, but rain in forecast for early this week

THOMPSON — Precipitation that's in the forecast early this week could help crews fighting wildfires that have been threatening a northern Manitoba city after smoke that's blanketed much of the Prairies over the weekend kept some firefighting aircraft
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Trade top of mind as Canada's premiers are set to hold three-day meeting in Ontario

Trade top of mind as Canada's premiers are set to hold three-day meeting in Ontario

TORONTO — Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country's premiers arrive in Ontario's cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations.
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'Losing an old friend': Retired fighter pilot selling replica of P-40 Warhawk

'Losing an old friend': Retired fighter pilot selling replica of P-40 Warhawk

INDUS — Wayne Foster spent much of his life chasing the horizon as a fighter pilot, but he could be facing his toughest battle yet: parting with the warbird he built by hand.
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Less selection, higher prices: How tariffs are shaping the holiday shopping season

Less selection, higher prices: How tariffs are shaping the holiday shopping season

NEW YORK (AP) — With summer in full swing in the United States, retail executives are sweating a different season.
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The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches

The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are encountering early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s majority in next year's midterm elections, with recruitment failures, open primaries, infighting and a president who has been
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The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches

The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are encountering early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party's majority in next year's midterm elections, with recruitment failures, open primaries, infighting and a president who has been
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'Full box of emotions': Rebuild progress slow in Jasper one year after wildfire

'Full box of emotions': Rebuild progress slow in Jasper one year after wildfire

After 45 years in their Jasper home, it took mere minutes for Wes Bradford's quaint mountain abode to burn to a pile of ash. A year later, he and his wife are itching to rebuild.
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Workplace assessment of RCMP watchdog found 'clear call for change,' documents show

Workplace assessment of RCMP watchdog found 'clear call for change,' documents show

OTTAWA — An independent assessment of the RCMP watchdog, prompted by an anonymous email from employees, uncovered concerns about favouritism, a lack of transparency, heavy workloads and "a toxic environment.
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Photos of 'Good Trouble' protests across the US, from Chicago to Mar-a-Lago

Photos of 'Good Trouble' protests across the US, from Chicago to Mar-a-Lago

The “ Good Trouble Lives On ” national day of action took place around the United States to protest President Donald Trump’s controversial policies such as mass deportations and Medicaid cuts. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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