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As Quebec promises action, residents demand an end to illegal dumping in Kanesatake

As Quebec promises action, residents demand an end to illegal dumping in Kanesatake

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it has an “action plan” to fight illegal dumping of contaminated soil in a Mohawk community west of Montreal, but residents of Kanesatake and the neighbouring town of Oka say they’ve yet to see the signs of a per
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Nova Scotia proposes two-year extension to five-per-cent rent cap until end of 2027

Nova Scotia proposes two-year extension to five-per-cent rent cap until end of 2027

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government wants to extend its five per cent cap on rent increases another two years, but the province won't create an enforcement unit to bolster its tenancy rules and regulations.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire's state primaries

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire's state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Hampshire is among the smallest states in the country, but its state primaries on Tuesday have enough intrigue to fill a much larger state.
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American company, Russian propaganda: New Kremlin tactic reveals escalating effort to sway US vote

American company, Russian propaganda: New Kremlin tactic reveals escalating effort to sway US vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has long sought to inject disinformation into U.S. political discourse. Now, it's got a new angle: paying Americans to do the work.
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North Carolina GOP leaders reach spending deal to clear private school voucher waitlist

North Carolina GOP leaders reach spending deal to clear private school voucher waitlist

RALEIGH, N.C.
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Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgers

Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS has collected $1.
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Appeals court upholds conviction of former Capitol police officer who tried to help rioter

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of a former U.S.
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Appeals court upholds conviction of former Capitol police officer who tried to help rioter

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of a former U.S.
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Walz says Gaza demonstrators are protesting for 'all the right reasons' while condemning Hamas

Walz says Gaza demonstrators are protesting for 'all the right reasons' while condemning Hamas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz said Thursday that those protesting American support for Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza are doing so for “all the right reasons," as the Democratic ticket looks to balance its support for Isr
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Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election

Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of his criminal conviction and the homestretch of his
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