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Mirabel, Que., Mayor Patrick Charbonneau dies suddenly at age 46, city says

Mirabel, Que., Mayor Patrick Charbonneau dies suddenly at age 46, city says

MONTREAL — The city of Mirabel, Que., says it's in mourning after its mayor, Patrick Charbonneau, died suddenly at the age of 46. The city said today that it appears Charbonneau died of natural causes.
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DOGE eats Musk? Billionaire entrepreneur's companies at risk as he reignites feud with Trump

DOGE eats Musk? Billionaire entrepreneur's companies at risk as he reignites feud with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk may find out what happens when DOGE bites man.
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What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill that passed the Senate

What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill that passed the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are getting closer to the finish line in getting their tax and spending cut bill through Congress with a final House vote possible on Wednesday.
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Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid

Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid

NEW YORK (AP) — State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein has won the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat in lower Manhattan, thwarting former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner’s long-shot attempt to return to the political stage.
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Wisconsin budget deal cuts taxes and boosts university funding

Wisconsin budget deal cuts taxes and boosts university funding

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A budget deal brokered by Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature cleared a key hurdle on Tuesday, just hours after it was made public.
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FACT FOCUS: Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' does not let him delay or cancel elections

FACT FOCUS: Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' does not let him delay or cancel elections

Social media users are falsely claiming that President Donald Trump's sprawling tax bill , which passed the Senate Tuesday after a turbulent overnight session, will give Trump undue influence over U.S. elections.
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Senate strikes AI regulatory ban from GOP bill after uproar from the states

Senate strikes AI regulatory ban from GOP bill after uproar from the states

WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S.
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Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight sess
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Ohio governor signs 2-year, $60 billion budget that includes funding for football stadium

Ohio governor signs 2-year, $60 billion budget that includes funding for football stadium

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s income tax and sets aside $600 million in unclaimed funds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium .
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A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation

A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Sen.
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