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Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — A resolution to expel Rep. George Santos , R-N.Y.
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Connecticut lawmakers, shaken by death of a collegaue, pass bill to deter wrong-way drivers

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers, shaken by the death of a colleague killed in a wrong-way crash earlier this year, unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that attempts to curtail the growing problem of wrong-way drivers.
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Independent candidate becomes first elected Black mayor of Colorado Springs

Independent candidate becomes first elected Black mayor of Colorado Springs

DENVER (AP) — An independent candidate defeated a longtime Republican office holder to become the first elected Black mayor in Colorado Springs, Colorado's second-largest city with a history of being a conservative stronghold.
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Ontario to dissolve Region of Peel, government sources say

Ontario to dissolve Region of Peel, government sources say

TORONTO — Ontario will announce Thursday that it is dissolving the Region of Peel, which includes the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, senior government sources say.
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Alberta NDP promises more money, resources for front-line emergency medical care

Alberta NDP promises more money, resources for front-line emergency medical care

EDMONTON — Alberta’s NDP is promising to increase funding for emergency medical services if it wins the election on May 29.
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Nunavut declares state of emergency to help restore water services in Kinngait

Nunavut declares state of emergency to help restore water services in Kinngait

KINNGAIT — The Nunavut government has declared a state of emergency in Kinngait to help restore water services in the hamlet.
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Parents hope to keep Tennessee school shooter's 'dangerous and harmful' writings secret

Parents hope to keep Tennessee school shooter's 'dangerous and harmful' writings secret

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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Illinois Democrats say abortion-access protections are a promise: 'You're safe here'

Illinois Democrats say abortion-access protections are a promise: 'You're safe here'

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois.
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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky signals focus on family values in closely watched fall race

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky signals focus on family values in closely watched fall race

VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) — As Kentucky Gov.
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Attorneys agree to pause federal litigation for water violations in Mississippi's capital

Attorneys agree to pause federal litigation for water violations in Mississippi's capital

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Attorneys for the federal government, Mississippi and the state's capital city have agreed to request to delay litigation from a complaint filed by the U.S.
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