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Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electric vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada.
Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race

Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race

MILWAUKEE (AP) — As the candidates for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat squared off in a recent debate before early voting , one issue came up first and dominated at the start. “Let’s talk about abortion rights,” the moderator said.
Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program on eve of expected election

Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program on eve of expected election

The federal government announced expanded access to its dental care program on Saturday, a day before a federal election is expected to be called.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sits at a table surrounded by University of Illinois researchers who will soon be out of work, their lab set to lose its federal funding and close next month.
'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

EDMONTON — Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the Edmonton area and says life has been hard in recent years.
RCMP unit that helps flag threats to PM faces 'numerous challenges': internal report

RCMP unit that helps flag threats to PM faces 'numerous challenges': internal report

OTTAWA — Members of an RCMP unit that helps to protect the prime minister and other public figures face a risk of burnout due to a heavy workload and limited resources, says a newly released internal evaluation report.
Trump backs Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in hotly contested race

Trump backs Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in hotly contested race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called on his supporters to vote for a candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court who already had the full-throated backing of Trump's billionaire adviser Elon Musk.
Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor

Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor

OTTAWA — Canada's new prime minister and its premiers agreed Friday to pursue plans to move more energy across the country, tear down internal trade barriers and build big projects faster.
Carney keeping emissions cap on oil and gas, but focusing on investing in green tech

Carney keeping emissions cap on oil and gas, but focusing on investing in green tech

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Friday that his government would keep the emissions cap on oil and gas production in place if elected — but would fast-track investments in carbon capture to meet those emissions targets.
North Carolina appeals judges hear arguments in unresolved court election

North Carolina appeals judges hear arguments in unresolved court election

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina appeals court judges listened to arguments Friday about whether votes on tens of thousands of ballots in an unsettled state Supreme Court election from November should remain in the tally or could be discarded.
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