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Eby says exit of Robinson from B.C. NDP is 'humbling,' but disagrees on antisemitism

Eby says exit of Robinson from B.C. NDP is 'humbling,' but disagrees on antisemitism

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby said he was reflecting on his leadership after the "humbling" resignation of former cabinet minister Selina Robinson from the NDP, citing allegations of antisemitism in the party caucus.
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New Orleans' mayor says she's not using coveted city apartment, but council orders locks changed

New Orleans' mayor says she's not using coveted city apartment, but council orders locks changed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans City Council voted Thursday to change the locks on a coveted city-owned apartment in its latest dispute with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, whose use of the French Quarter property drew scrutiny and figured in a failed reca
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San Francisco mayor touts possibilities after voters expand police powers, gets tough on drug users

San Francisco mayor touts possibilities after voters expand police powers, gets tough on drug users

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mayor London Breed on Thursday pledged even more improvements under a pair of controversial public safety proposals voters approved this week that expand police powers and force some welfare recipients into drug treatment, markin
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Manitoba eyes penalties for schools that fall short on sexual violence policies

Manitoba eyes penalties for schools that fall short on sexual violence policies

WINNIPEG — Post-secondary institutions in Manitoba could soon lose funding if they don't abide by the province's requirements for policies on sexual violence.
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Minneapolis Uber and Lyft drivers due for $15 an hour under council's plan but mayor vows a veto

Minneapolis Uber and Lyft drivers due for $15 an hour under council's plan but mayor vows a veto

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council passed a measure Thursday that would increase wages for drivers of ride-hailing services to an equivalent of more than $15 an hour — which opponents say may increase costs to customers and fears that Ub
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Donald Trump will get juror names at New York criminal trial but they'll be anonymous to the public

Donald Trump will get juror names at New York criminal trial but they'll be anonymous to the public

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump will be allowed to know the names of jurors at his upcoming New York hush-money criminal trial . The public will not.
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Manitoba plans buffer zones to restrict protests near abortion clinics

Manitoba plans buffer zones to restrict protests near abortion clinics

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government plans to restrict protests near clinics and hospitals where abortions are performed, as well as at the homes of abortion providers.
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Tennessee lawmakers advance bill to undo Memphis' traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

Tennessee lawmakers advance bill to undo Memphis' traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Tennessee House lawmakers on Thursday advanced a bill to undo the reforms to police traffic stops made by the city of Memphis in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers last January.
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Judge denies Trump relief from $83.3 million defamation judgment

NEW YORK (AP) — The federal judge who oversaw a New York defamation trial that resulted in an $83.
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Highlights of Yukon's territorial budget for 2024

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon Liberal government tabled its 2024 budget Thursday. The $2.08-billion budget forecasts a surplus of $119 million. Here are some other key figures and projects being funded: — $484 million in capital spending — $1.
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