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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear calls for unity in GOP-leaning Kentucky to uplift economy, education

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear calls for unity in GOP-leaning Kentucky to uplift economy, education

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov.
Things to know about Minnesota's new state flag and seal

Things to know about Minnesota's new state flag and seal

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Love it, hate it or yawn at it, Minnesota is set to get a new state flag this spring that echoes its motto of being the North Star State, replacing an old flag that brought up painful memories of conquest and displacement for Nativ
B.C. government fined $710K for unsafe wildfire mitigation work

B.C. government fined $710K for unsafe wildfire mitigation work

WONOWON, B.C. — British Columbia's government has been fined more than $700,000 after inspectors say they found unsafe wildfire mitigation practices at a site in the province's northeast.
Biden’s kicking off 2024 by delving into some of the country’s darkest moments

Biden’s kicking off 2024 by delving into some of the country’s darkest moments

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is starting the campaign year by evoking the Revolutionary War to mark the third anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S.
Trucking group's B.C. firm suspended for overpass strike, but still runs Alberta arm

Trucking group's B.C. firm suspended for overpass strike, but still runs Alberta arm

VANCOUVER — A trucking group whose British Columbia fleet was taken off the province's roads last week when a load slammed into an overpass also operates an Alberta trucking firm that officials say is still allowed to work in B.C. B.C.
Plagiarism charges downed Harvard’s president. A conservative attack helped to fan the outrage

Plagiarism charges downed Harvard’s president. A conservative attack helped to fan the outrage

WASHINGTON (AP) — American higher education has long viewed plagiarism as a cardinal sin. Accusations of academic dishonesty have ruined the careers of faculty and undergraduates alike.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling barring him from ballot over Jan. 6 attack

Trump asks US Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling barring him from ballot over Jan. 6 attack

DENVER (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the U.S.
Time not right to stage play amid Gaza tensions, says Victoria, B.C., theatre

Time not right to stage play amid Gaza tensions, says Victoria, B.C., theatre

VICTORIA — The playwright and actor in a play cancelled by Victoria's Belfry Theatre over potential local tensions linked to the war between Israel and Hamas says he's disappointed, but empathizes with the situation facing the venue.
Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Education policy adviser appointed by the Biden administration quit Wednesday to protest the administration's crucial military support of Israel's war in Gaza and its handling of the conflict's repercussions at home
Nebraska lawmakers reconvene for new session that could shape up to be as contentious as the last

Nebraska lawmakers reconvene for new session that could shape up to be as contentious as the last

LINCOLN, Neb.