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Dutch government to restrict sales of processor chip tech

Dutch government to restrict sales of processor chip tech

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government announced Wednesday that it is planning on imposing additional restrictions on the export of machines that make advanced processor chips, joining a U.S.
As bourbon booms, thirst for rare brands breeds skullduggery

As bourbon booms, thirst for rare brands breeds skullduggery

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Buttery, smooth, oaky.
Kentucky lawmakers advance bill to legalize sports wagering

Kentucky lawmakers advance bill to legalize sports wagering

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Supporters of legalizing sports wagering in Kentucky cleared a first hurdle Wednesday, winning approval from a House panel in their latest quest to regulate and tax the activity. Republican Rep.
Pennsylvania lawmaker quits amid sex harassment allegations

Pennsylvania lawmaker quits amid sex harassment allegations

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state lawmaker submitted his resignation letter Wednesday, a week after a union lobbyist accused him by name of having sexually harassed her four years ago. Democratic Rep.

No Labels gains Arizona 2024 ballot spot, could play spoiler

PHOENIX (AP) — No Labels, which has pledged to create a pathway for an alternative candidate to run against the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees in 2024, will get a spot on the ballot in Arizona.
Public money for private school tuition bill advances

Public money for private school tuition bill advances

LINCOLN, Neb.
Ottawa turns to temporary shelters as city searches for permanent housing solutions

Ottawa turns to temporary shelters as city searches for permanent housing solutions

With pandemic-era temporary shelters still operating in Ottawa community centres, the city is looking to transition away from their use and find more permanent housing for vulnerable people.
Polish PM defends John Paul II after report he knew of abuse

Polish PM defends John Paul II after report he knew of abuse

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister on Wednesday stepped in to defend the good name of St.
Ontario looking 'closely' at B.C.'s free prescription contraception plan: Jones

Ontario looking 'closely' at B.C.'s free prescription contraception plan: Jones

TORONTO — Ontario's health minister says the province is looking "closely" at British Columbia's plan to make prescription contraception free. B.C.
Estonia's Reform Party starts coalition government talks

Estonia's Reform Party starts coalition government talks

HELSINKI (AP) — Estonia's center-right Reform Party started talks with two smaller parties Wednesday about forming a new liberal-minded coalition government.