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Connecticut mayor who regained office after corruption conviction wins another primary

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, who went to prison for corruption and then regained his old job back eight years ago in a remarkable political comeback, has won the Democratic nomination for another term.

Where the leaders are in the Manitoba election campaign

Here's where the leaders of Manitoba's political parties will be on Wednesday as they campaign for the Oct.
Increasing number of Canadians want to reconsider ties to monarchy, survey suggests

Increasing number of Canadians want to reconsider ties to monarchy, survey suggests

MONTREAL — Just over one year after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a new poll suggests a growing number of Canadians believe it’s time to reconsider the country’s ties to the monarchy.
Delayed by plane troubles, Trudeau finally returns to Canada from India

Delayed by plane troubles, Trudeau finally returns to Canada from India

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally touched down in Canada after technical issues with a government aircraft delayed his departure from India by two days.
Arkansas governor seeks exemption on travel and security records, backs off other changes

Arkansas governor seeks exemption on travel and security records, backs off other changes

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov.
Speaker McCarthy directs the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden

Speaker McCarthy directs the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is directing the U.S. House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family's business dealings, launching historic proceedings ahead of the 2024 election.
NYC pension funds and state of Oregon sue Fox over 2020 election coverage

NYC pension funds and state of Oregon sue Fox over 2020 election coverage

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's pension funds and the state of Oregon sued Fox Corporation on Tuesday, alleging the company harmed investors by allowing Fox News to broadcast falsehoods about the 2020 election that exposed the network to defamation l

GOP mayoral primary involving Connecticut alderman facing charges in Jan. 6 riot headed for recount

DERBY, Conn. (AP) — A Republican primary between the incumbent mayor of Connecticut’s smallest city and an alderman facing criminal charges that he entered the U.S. Capitol with a mob of rioters appeared Tuesday to be headed for a recount.
California lawmakers OK bills banning certain chemicals in foods and drinks

California lawmakers OK bills banning certain chemicals in foods and drinks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are working through hundreds of bills before the legislative session ends on Thursday. If approved, the bills go to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will have until Oct.
At impeachment, lawyer recounts Texas AG Ken Paxton supervising his investigation into FBI and judge

At impeachment, lawyer recounts Texas AG Ken Paxton supervising his investigation into FBI and judge

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton coordinated through encrypted communications with a lawyer he hired to investigate law enforcement officials probing one of the Republican’s wealthy donors, the lawyer testified at Paxton’s impea