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Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and a prominent Black leader, dies at 71

Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and a prominent Black leader, dies at 71

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who rose to become one of New Jersey’s most prominent Black leaders and passionately advocated for revitalizing cities and against gun violence, died Tuesday after a sudden illness. She was 71.
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Republican Rep. Tiffany won't run for US Senate in Wisconsin, leaving open field

Republican Rep. Tiffany won't run for US Senate in Wisconsin, leaving open field

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said Tuesday that he won’t run for U.S. Senate in 2024 against Wisconsin Democratic U.S. Sen.
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New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver still hospitalized, Scutari is acting governor

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver still hospitalized, Scutari is acting governor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver remained unable to carry out her duties as acting governor on Tuesday after she was hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue. Oliver was acting as governor while Democratic Gov.
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Mar-a-Lago property manager is the latest in a line of Trump staffers ensnared in his legal turmoil

Mar-a-Lago property manager is the latest in a line of Trump staffers ensnared in his legal turmoil

NEW YORK (AP) — A longtime Mar-a-Lago staffer who spent years fetching luxury cars for wealthy club members is the latest person to be ensnared in former President Donald Trump's ballooning legal troubles .
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US restricts visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders because of security concerns

US restricts visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders because of security concerns

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The United States imposed new travel restrictions on citizens of Hungary on Tuesday over concerns that the identities of nearly 1 million foreigners granted Hungarian passports over nine years weren't sufficiently verified, a
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Mar-a-Lago property manager is the latest in a line of Trump staffers ensnared in his legal turmoil

Mar-a-Lago property manager is the latest in a line of Trump staffers ensnared in his legal turmoil

NEW YORK (AP) — A longtime Mar-a-Lago staffer who spent years fetching luxury cars for wealthy club members is the latest person to be ensnared in former President Donald Trump’s ballooning legal troubles.
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Does Texas A&M’s botched hire spell doom for classroom diversity? Some say yes

Does Texas A&M’s botched hire spell doom for classroom diversity? Some say yes

With pageantry that included balloons, a banner and an outdoor signing ceremony, Texas A&M University celebrated a diverse new chapter in its history with its June hiring of Kathleen McElroy .
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Deadline passes, unclear whether Calgary medical clinic will move ahead with fee plan

Deadline passes, unclear whether Calgary medical clinic will move ahead with fee plan

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says a Calgary medical clinic has responded to its demand for a decision on whether the clinic will begin charging membership fees Tuesday for faster access to a family doctor.
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Trump attempt to derail Georgia election investigation rejected by judge

Trump attempt to derail Georgia election investigation rejected by judge

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge on Monday rejected an attempt by former President Donald Trump to keep a Georgia district attorney from prosecuting him and from using certain evidence gathered in her investigation into potential illegal meddling in the 2020 e
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Trump's early work to set rules for nominating contest notches big win in delegate-rich California

Trump's early work to set rules for nominating contest notches big win in delegate-rich California

Donald Trump has scored a major victory in his efforts to reshape the mosaic of state Republican Party rules that determine the GOP presidential nominee.
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