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'We're not looking for placebo policy': health fix will take time, minister says

'We're not looking for placebo policy': health fix will take time, minister says

OTTAWA — Provincial leaders were frantic about the ailing state of their health care systems last year when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sat them down and offered $46.2-billion worth of urgent treatment.
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Why AP called the Nevada Democratic primary for Joe Biden

Why AP called the Nevada Democratic primary for Joe Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has easily won Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary in Nevada , his second lopsided victory in four days over a mostly unknown field of challengers. The Associated Press declared Biden the winner at 11:39 p.
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Why AP called the Nevada GOP primary for 'None of these candidates'

Why AP called the Nevada GOP primary for 'None of these candidates'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top vote-getter in Tuesday’s Republican presidential primary in Nevada wasn’t former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, the only major candidate on the ballot still in the race.
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A record number of Americans can't afford their rent. Lawmakers are scrambling to help

A record number of Americans can't afford their rent. Lawmakers are scrambling to help

DENVER (AP) — Single mom Caitlyn Colbert watched as rent for her two-bedroom apartment doubled, then tripled and then quadrupled over a decade in Denver — from $750 to $3,374 last year.
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It's a mismatch on the economy. Even as inflation wanes, voters still worry about getting by

It's a mismatch on the economy. Even as inflation wanes, voters still worry about getting by

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Bartender Catey Regis had a pricey misadventure buying a used car recently — an experience that speaks to why voters are worrying about the U.S. economy going into this year's presidential election .
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House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas fails, thwarted by Republican defections

House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas fails, thwarted by Republican defections

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic setback, House Republicans failed Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas , forced to shelve a high-profile priority — for now — after a few GOP lawmakers refused to go along with the party’s
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RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel has discussed stepping down, AP sources say. But no decision has been made

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel has discussed stepping down, AP sources say. But no decision has been made

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel has discussed the possibility of stepping down during a private meeting with former President Donald Trump , with both agreeing to delay a decision until after South Carolina's primar
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Jewish groups decry Robinson's cabinet exit, as Eby slams 'hateful' office vandalism

Jewish groups decry Robinson's cabinet exit, as Eby slams 'hateful' office vandalism

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Ballots without barcodes pushed by Georgia GOP in election-law blitz aimed at Trump supporters

Ballots without barcodes pushed by Georgia GOP in election-law blitz aimed at Trump supporters

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia senators on Tuesday passed a bill to remove barcodes from ballots, one of numerous Republican-backed proposals aimed at addressing GOP discontent driven by Donald Trump's false claims that he won the state in 2020.
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Northern Manitoba First Nations declare state of emergency over poor winter roads

Northern Manitoba First Nations declare state of emergency over poor winter roads

WINNIPEG — Chiefs from four northern Manitoba First Nations say they have declared a state of emergency because unseasonably warm weather has led to the failing of the winter road network they depend upon for vital goods and services.
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