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LA County prosecutors say leaked racist recording involved a crime. But they won't file charges

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County prosecutors say they suspect a crime was committed in the recording of a racist conversation that prompted the city council president to resign, but they declined to file charges.
Connecticut Democrats unanimously nominate U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term

Connecticut Democrats unanimously nominate U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Democrats unanimously endorsed U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term on Saturday, praising his efforts on gun control, immigration reform and foreign policy.

New Mexico governor seeks hydrogen investment with trip to Netherlands

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The governor of New Mexico has announced plans to court new investments in hydrogen fuel development at a business summit in the Netherlands over the coming week. In a news release Friday, Gov.
Former Liberal cabinet minister and MP Jim Peterson dies at 82, family says

Former Liberal cabinet minister and MP Jim Peterson dies at 82, family says

TORONTO — Jim Peterson, a long-time member of Parliament from Toronto and former Liberal cabinet minister, has died at the age of 82.
Report: Trump may face a $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower

Report: Trump may face a $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump may face an IRS bill in excess of $100 million after a government audit indicates he double-dipped on tax losses tied to a Chicago skyscraper, according to a report by The New York Times and ProPublica
Minnesota unfurls new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday

Minnesota unfurls new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) — Minnesota officially unfurled its new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday on statehood day.
Ex-GOP Gov. Hogan is popular with some Maryland Democrats, but not enough to put him in the Senate

Ex-GOP Gov. Hogan is popular with some Maryland Democrats, but not enough to put him in the Senate

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Some Maryland Democrats have a soft spot for Larry Hogan , their former two-term Republican governor in a heavily blue state.
Trump is increasingly directing personal attacks against independent rival Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Trump is increasingly directing personal attacks against independent rival Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump is known for leveling constant and often personal attacks on top rivals such as Joe Biden . Lately, he's increasingly taking that same approach against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
'I am angry': Alberta farmers will continue fight over world class motorsport resort

'I am angry': Alberta farmers will continue fight over world class motorsport resort

ROSEBUD, ALBERTA — The rolling hills leading to the hamlet of Rosebud are dotted with sprawling farms and cattle pastures -- and a sign sporting a simple message: No Race Track.
Gamergate was 10 years ago. How has hate in online spaces changed since then?

Gamergate was 10 years ago. How has hate in online spaces changed since then?

There's a persistent myth about video games — that they're harmful and cause violent behaviour. That's wrong, says Sarah Stang. "Game content does not cause real-world violence," says Stang, an assistant professor of game studies at Brock University.