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Prosecutor says 3 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil war

Prosecutor says 3 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil war

BELLAIRE, Mich. (AP) — Three men accused of aiding a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were anarchists who considered themselves “the new founding fathers” and were preparing for bloodshed, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday.
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Who takes advantage of Donald Trump's absence and other things to watch in the Republican debate

Who takes advantage of Donald Trump's absence and other things to watch in the Republican debate

NEW YORK (AP) — Eight Republican candidates will meet on the debate stage for the first time Wednesday night in what may be the biggest moment in the GOP's young 2024 presidential primary so far.
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North Dakota Gov. Burgum will participate in the GOP primary debate stage after injuring leg

North Dakota Gov. Burgum will participate in the GOP primary debate stage after injuring leg

MILWAUKEE (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he plans to participate in the Republican presidential debate on Wednesday after he was injured playing basketball on Tuesday and his campaign wasn't sure he would be able to appear on stage.
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As conservative premiers talk gender and kids, Poilievre's grassroots ask same of him

As conservative premiers talk gender and kids, Poilievre's grassroots ask same of him

OTTAWA — As conservative premiers change the rules around pronoun use in schools, members of the federal Conservative grassroots want Pierre Poilievre to wade further into the debate around gender expression.
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How Ron DeSantis used Florida schools to become a culture warrior

How Ron DeSantis used Florida schools to become a culture warrior

Ron DeSantis ’ path to national prominence started in Florida’s classrooms, where he harnessed culture war passions and deployed them in education policies.
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Who's in, who's out, who's boycotting: The 8 candidates expected onstage for the first GOP debate

Who's in, who's out, who's boycotting: The 8 candidates expected onstage for the first GOP debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump won't be on the Republican debate stage Wednesday . But the former president is driving the conversation on and off the debate stage anyway. Trump supporters including Rep.
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Ontario teachers settle labour complaint over early reading screening tool

Ontario teachers settle labour complaint over early reading screening tool

TORONTO — Two Ontario teachers' unions say they have settled unfair labour practice complaints against the government, with the province confirming an early reading screening tool is not mandated for the upcoming school year.
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Ohio attorney general rejects language for amendment aimed at reforming troubled political mapmaking

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office rejected petition language Wednesday for a constitutional amendment aimed at remaking the state's troubled system for drawing political maps, determining that it failed to present a fair and tr
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Ottawa looked at changes to land claims process, acknowledged issues: documents

Ottawa looked at changes to land claims process, acknowledged issues: documents

OTTAWA — Canada has been pondering a new way to settle First Nation land claims, newly released internal documents show.
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Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high school classrooms

Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high school classrooms

QUEBEC — It's the final bell for cellphones in Quebec classrooms as the province's education minister plans to ban the devices in most teaching settings, calling them a distraction for students.
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