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Supporters of effort to repeal ranked voting in Alaska violated rules, report finds

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Backers of an effort to repeal ranked voting in Alaska violated state campaign finance rules, including by channeling money through a church-affiliated organization in a way that initially concealed the source of the contributio
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There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway

There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway

NEW YORK (AP) — As Americans fend off a late summer COVID-19 spike and prepare for a fresh vaccine rollout , Republicans are raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are next.
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UNESCO approves report outlining threats to Wood Buffalo National Park

UNESCO approves report outlining threats to Wood Buffalo National Park

The United Nations body that oversees World Heritage Sites is approving a report that finds Wood Buffalo National Park's place on that list is in danger.
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Montreal to expand Mount Royal Park, ban cars from part of main access road

Montreal to expand Mount Royal Park, ban cars from part of main access road

Montreal has announced plans to expand its Mount Royal Park by closing one of its two main access roads to vehicular traffic, which will effectively end car travel through the celebrated green space. The roughly 2.
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Trump waives right to speedy trial as Georgia prosecutor seeks to try him with 18 others next month

Trump waives right to speedy trial as Georgia prosecutor seeks to try him with 18 others next month

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and some other defendants are waiving their right to seek a speedy trial in the Georgia case in which they are accused of participating in an illegal scheme to overturn his loss in the 2020 presidential el
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Tim Scott wants new rules for stage placement in next GOP debate as he seeks a breakout moment

Tim Scott wants new rules for stage placement in next GOP debate as he seeks a breakout moment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen.
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Trump, legal team must use secure facility to review classified evidence in documents case

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in the case charging Donald Trump with illegally hoarding top secret documents at his Florida estate directed the former president on Wednesday to use a secure facility to review classified evidence and sharply restr
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GOP legislative leaders' co-chair flap has brought the Ohio Redistricting Commission to a standstill

GOP legislative leaders' co-chair flap has brought the Ohio Redistricting Commission to a standstill

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's latest attempt to draw fair political maps crumbled amid Republican infighting Wednesday, begging the question of whether a commission unable even to appoint its co-chairs will be able to negotiate a bipartisan redistrict
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Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won't seek reelection in 2024, marking end to decadeslong political career

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won't seek reelection in 2024, marking end to decadeslong political career

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection, ending a storied two-decade political career that included the 2012 Republican GOP nomination for president and a term as Massachusetts governor.
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Manitoba Tories promise tax competitiveness, make another tax-cut promise

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson defended her list of tax-cut promises Wednesday as her party pledged yet another round of tax relief if it is re-elected Oct. 3.
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