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Senators urge Biden to end duty-free treatment for packages valued at less than $800

Senators urge Biden to end duty-free treatment for packages valued at less than $800

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. senators looking to crack down on the number of packages from China that enter the country duty-free are calling on President Joe Biden to take executive action, saying U.S.
$454 million judgment against Trump is finalized, starting clock on appeal in civil fraud case

$454 million judgment against Trump is finalized, starting clock on appeal in civil fraud case

NEW YORK (AP) — The staggering civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump was finalized in New York on Friday, making official a verdict that leaves the former president on the hook for more than $454 million in fines and interest.
Alberta regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing

Alberta regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing

Alberta's energy regulator has accepted initial applications and is to open public hearings for a controversial open-pit coal mine on the eastern slopes of the province's southern Rocky Mountains that has already been turned down twice.
Wisconsin ethics panel recommends felony charges against Trump committee, lawmaker

Wisconsin ethics panel recommends felony charges against Trump committee, lawmaker

MADISON, Wis.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.
McGill, Concordia universities sue Quebec government over 30-per-cent tuition hike

McGill, Concordia universities sue Quebec government over 30-per-cent tuition hike

MONTREAL — McGill University and Concordia University are suing the Quebec government over its decision to hike tuition for out-of-province students by about 30 per cent, claiming the increases violate the Charter and have damaged the schools' reputa

Man who uses drones to help hunters recover deer carcasses will appeal verdict he violated laws

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who uses drones to try to locate wounded deer shot by hunters so they can retrieve their carcasses has been convicted of violating state hunting laws.
Alberta town bans Pride flags, rainbow crosswalks after plebiscite

Alberta town bans Pride flags, rainbow crosswalks after plebiscite

WESTLOCK, Alta. — Mayor Jon Kramer says he spent weeks telling residents in Westlock, Alta., not to vote for a bylaw that bans Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks on municipal property.
Quebec bar slams Legault for questioning independence of federally appointed judges

Quebec bar slams Legault for questioning independence of federally appointed judges

QUEBEC — The Quebec bar association on Friday denounced what it calls Premier François Legault's "attack" on the independence of federally appointed judges.
Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchange

Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchange

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House approved a measure on Friday to enable people to buy health insurance through the state’s health care exchange regardless of their immigration status, with the approval of a federal waiver.