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Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk

Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk

Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and worksites, according to an Associated Press review of fe
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Election-2024- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

PHOTO COLLECTION: Election-2024- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans

Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans

CHICAGO (AP) — Bearded and bespectacled, YM Masood has a quiet nature that suggests he’s older than age 20. A political science major, he plans to graduate from college in December, well ahead of schedule.
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Storm clouds still heavy around Liberals as cabinet meets for retreat in Halifax

Storm clouds still heavy around Liberals as cabinet meets for retreat in Halifax

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will kick off a three-day cabinet retreat in Halifax on Sunday, where the themes are fairness and Canada-U.S. relations, but the feelings are all about déjà vu.
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Professor asks top court to review 'revolutionary' law curbing spy watchdog members

Professor asks top court to review 'revolutionary' law curbing spy watchdog members

OTTAWA — A law professor is urging the Supreme Court of Canada to weigh the constitutionality of "revolutionary and unprecedented legislation" that limits members of a prominent spy watchdog from using their parliamentary immunity to speak out.
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Takeaways from AP's report on federal policies shielding information about potential dam failures

Takeaways from AP's report on federal policies shielding information about potential dam failures

Thousands of people live downstream from dams yet may not always realize the risks.
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Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans

Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans

CHICAGO (AP) — Bearded and bespectacled, YM Masood has a quiet nature that suggests he's older than age 20. A political science major, he plans to graduate from college in December, well ahead of schedule.
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Harris isn’t backing away from Biden’s democracy focus. But she’s putting her own spin on it

Harris isn’t backing away from Biden’s democracy focus. But she’s putting her own spin on it

CHICAGO (AP) — Before dropping his bid for reelection, President Joe Biden framed voters’ choice in November in dark and ominous terms , painting Republican nominee Donald Trump as a menace to American democracy and questioning whether the country co
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'It's our time': As Harris accepts the nomination, many women say a female president is long overdue

'It's our time': As Harris accepts the nomination, many women say a female president is long overdue

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Electric.” “Joyful.” The kinetic energy powering Kamala Harris ’ whirlwind presidential campaign carries the hopeful aspirations of history and the almost quaint idea of electing the first woman to the White House .
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RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump before appearing with him at his rally

RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump before appearing with him at his rally

PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent campaign for the White House and endorsed Donald Trump on Friday, a late-stage shakeup of the race that could give the former president a modest boost from Kennedy’s supporters.
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