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Florida education commissioner skips forum on criticized Black history standards

Florida education commissioner skips forum on criticized Black history standards

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.
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Judge warns of restraints to what evidence Trump can talk about, agrees to limited protective order

Judge warns of restraints to what evidence Trump can talk about, agrees to limited protective order

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against Donald Trump warned Friday that there are limits on what the former president can publicly say about evidence in the investigation as he campaigns for a second term i
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Broadcasters to lobby Supreme Court chief justice to allow cameras at Trump's trials

Broadcasters to lobby Supreme Court chief justice to allow cameras at Trump's trials

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump likes being on television. But the most dramatic moment of his political career — standing trial in the U.S. capital on charges of trying to subvert democracy — is set to transpire beyond the gaze of cameras.
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The origins of special counsels, their powers and what to expect in the Hunter Biden probe

The origins of special counsels, their powers and what to expect in the Hunter Biden probe

The appointment of a special counsel to oversee the Justice Department's probe of Hunter Biden is bringing renewed attention on the role such prosecutors have played in modern American history.
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New NDP leader in New Brunswick says he will rebuild party, work in non-profit sector

New NDP leader in New Brunswick says he will rebuild party, work in non-profit sector

FREDERICTON — Alex White has been named leader of the New Brunswick NDP. The 39-year-old was NDP interim leader for about one year before he was acclaimed in the role today.
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Nova Scotia fishers on the hook for gear destroyed by historic wildfires

Nova Scotia fishers on the hook for gear destroyed by historic wildfires

HALIFAX — A volunteer firefighter who battled one of Nova Scotia’s biggest wildfires must now shell out thousands of dollars to replace the fishing gear he lost to the flames.
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DeSantis is resetting his campaign again. Some Republicans worry his message is getting in the way

DeSantis is resetting his campaign again. Some Republicans worry his message is getting in the way

CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Ron DeSantis largely dismissed his own decision to replace his campaign leadership team as he returned to Iowa in the midst of a weekslong reset.
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Scott Moe says Saskatchewan byelection losses sent a message to government

Scott Moe says Saskatchewan byelection losses sent a message to government

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe says he was sent a message about cost of living and housing as his Saskatchewan Party lost two of three byelections in the province.
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Ontario premier refuses to back away from plans to build on protected Greenbelt

Ontario premier refuses to back away from plans to build on protected Greenbelt

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.
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Trump says he won't sign Republican loyalty pledge, flouting debate requirement

Trump says he won't sign Republican loyalty pledge, flouting debate requirement

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he won't sign a pledge to support the Republican nominee if he loses the GOP presidential primary, flouting a requirement for appearing in the first debate later this month.
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