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Lawyers indicted with Trump say they were doing their jobs. But that may be a tough argument to make

Lawyers indicted with Trump say they were doing their jobs. But that may be a tough argument to make

WASHINGTON (AP) — As John Eastman prepared to surrender to Georgia authorities last week for an indictment related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election , he issued a statement denouncing the criminal case as targeting attorneys "for
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Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States

Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States

OTTAWA — Canada has updated its international travel advisories to warn members of the LGBTQ+ community that they may face discrimination if they travel to some places in the United States. The move comes after at least 18 U.S.
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Ontario looks at returning land to Greenbelt after owner lists properties for sale

Ontario looks at returning land to Greenbelt after owner lists properties for sale

TORONTO — Ontario is looking at returning land slated for housing to the Greenbelt after a company tried to sell two parcels removed from the protected area for development, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.
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Conservative groups draw up plan to dismantle the US government and replace it with Trump’s vision

Conservative groups draw up plan to dismantle the US government and replace it with Trump’s vision

WASHINGTON (AP) — With more than a year to go before the 2024 election , a constellation of conservative organizations is preparing for a possible second White House term for Donald Trump, recruiting thousands of Americans to come to Washington on a
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Feds say prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex may be replaced rather than restored

Feds say prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex may be replaced rather than restored

OTTAWA — The prime minister's problem-plagued official residence could be replaced instead of restored, though the government says its plans are not complete.
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Tuesday suspended his bid for the presidency , dropping out of the 2024 race after failing to qualify for the first Republican debate.
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Canada 'trailing partners' on securing vital utilities and services: internal memo

Canada 'trailing partners' on securing vital utilities and services: internal memo

OTTAWA — A newly released federal memo concedes Canada is "trailing key international partners" who have updated their approaches to securing vital utilities and services from a growing array of risks.
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Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

FREDERICTON — After dissident members of New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative party failed to trigger a leadership review for Blaine Higgs, the premier is calling for unity.
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Frustration mounting over unauthorized lobster fishing in southwestern Nova Scotia

Frustration mounting over unauthorized lobster fishing in southwestern Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — Frustration is mounting as some fishermen and politicians in Nova Scotia speak out about the scale of unauthorized lobster fishing in the southwestern part of the province.
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Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault

Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Recent statements by the CEO of a major oilsands company further the case for federal regulations to cap greenhouse-gas emissions in the oil and gas sector, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said.
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