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Boebert will likely fill the House seat vacated by congressman who criticized the GOP's extremes

Boebert will likely fill the House seat vacated by congressman who criticized the GOP's extremes

DENVER (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck resigned from Congress frustrated by a flank of the GOP’s unwavering devotion to former President Donald Trump. Now he will likely be replaced by one of their most boisterous leaders, Rep.
NTSB derailment investigation renews concerns about detectors, tank cars and Norfolk Southern

NTSB derailment investigation renews concerns about detectors, tank cars and Norfolk Southern

The National Transportation Safety Board's daylong hearing on what caused the disastrous East Palestine train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last year gave the community , railroads and policymakers plenty to think about.
Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate, and many see high stakes, an AP-NORC poll finds

Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate, and many see high stakes, an AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most U.S.
'I'm sorry, God': Accused at Coutts border blockade cried when protest abandoned

'I'm sorry, God': Accused at Coutts border blockade cried when protest abandoned

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Anthony Olienick, sitting alone in an empty police interrogation room, breaks down in tears when he learns the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., has disbanded in part because of his arrest.
Premier Smith says Alberta plans to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026

Premier Smith says Alberta plans to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province plans to opt out of the federal government's dental care plan by 2026. In a Tuesday letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Smith says the program infringes on provincial jurisdiction.
Could Nebraska lawmakers seek winner-take-all elections in a special session to address taxes?

Could Nebraska lawmakers seek winner-take-all elections in a special session to address taxes?

Nebraska lawmakers are set to address property tax relief next month in a special session being sought by Gov. Jim Pillen.
New Quebec language rules require store signs to be two-thirds in French

New Quebec language rules require store signs to be two-thirds in French

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has published new rules requiring French to occupy most of the space on storefronts and outdoor commercial signs, part of a larger effort to protect the French language in the province.
Was a Toronto byelection a wake-up call on Trudeau's approach to antisemitism?

Was a Toronto byelection a wake-up call on Trudeau's approach to antisemitism?

OTTAWA — An organizer who encouraged Jewish residents to vote against the Liberals in this week's Toronto byelection suggests a rise in antisemitism motivated many to show up at the polls.
Border arrests fall more than 40% after Biden's halt to asylum processing, Homeland Security says

Border arrests fall more than 40% after Biden's halt to asylum processing, Homeland Security says

TUCSON, Arizona (AP) — Arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks that asylum processing has been suspended , the Homeland Security Department said Wednesday.
Federal government ends northern cod moratorium in Newfoundland after 32 years

Federal government ends northern cod moratorium in Newfoundland after 32 years

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The federal government has ended the Newfoundland and Labrador northern cod moratorium, which gutted the province's economy and transformed scores of coastal communities after it was imposed more than 30 years ago.