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B.C. RCMP, provincial government announce new 12-member human trafficking unit

B.C. RCMP, provincial government announce new 12-member human trafficking unit

SURREY — The head of the British Columbia RCMP major crime section says human trafficking is "grossly under-reported" but he expects to see more cases after the establishment of a specialized policing unit to combat trafficking of vulnerable victims.
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North Carolina lawmakers approve stopgap spending measure amid budget impasse

North Carolina lawmakers approve stopgap spending measure amid budget impasse

RALEIGH, N.C.
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Texas Republicans get a bigger House edge under a new map, meeting Trump's goals

Texas Republicans get a bigger House edge under a new map, meeting Trump's goals

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new U.S.
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Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of British Columbia's softwood lumber industry as the deadline for a trade deal between the United States and Canada is hours away. Aug.
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Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation

Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Donald Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend the community against possible deportation.
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More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influence

More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration's decision-making.
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Biden aide denounces GOP probe into former president's health as baseless and denies any cover-up

Biden aide denounces GOP probe into former president's health as baseless and denies any cover-up

WASHINGTON (AP) — A longtime close aide to President Joe Biden on Wednesday denounced Republican investigations into the former president as “baseless” in testimony to lawmakers and defended Biden as capable of carrying out his presidential duties “a
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Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systems

Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systems

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency that secures the nation’s critical infrastructure, including election systems .
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Manitoba monument to Chief Peguis, planned for 2024, still a year away

Manitoba monument to Chief Peguis, planned for 2024, still a year away

WINNIPEG — A planned monument to commemorate Chief Peguis and the first treaty signed in Manitoba has been delayed again.
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Army secretary directs West Point to rescind appointment of Biden-era cybersecurity director

Army secretary directs West Point to rescind appointment of Biden-era cybersecurity director

NEW YORK (AP) — The Secretary of the Army on Wednesday directed the U.S.
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