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Income tax cut expected to be a top priority as Kentucky lawmakers convene for a 30-day session

Income tax cut expected to be a top priority as Kentucky lawmakers convene for a 30-day session

Kentucky's Republican-dominated legislature convened Tuesday to start a 30-day session expected to include action to reduce the state's individual income tax rate.
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Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed

Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed

LONDON (AP) — Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win re-election, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe , setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent.
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Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes and reduce vegetation around their homes under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.
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New Orleans attack came at a time of political heat, and transition, for the FBI

New Orleans attack came at a time of political heat, and transition, for the FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joining law enforcement officials to update the public in the hours after a man killed 14 people and injured dozens of others in New Orleans , Louisiana's junior Republican senator, John Kennedy, implored the FBI to “catch these peo
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Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms

Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms

TORONTO — Ontario will beef up security along its border with the United States as part of its response to tariff threats from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.
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US sanctions top Hungarian official for alleged corruption while in office

WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior Hungarian government official close to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was hit with U.S. sanctions on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in corruption in Hungary.
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With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon granted Justin Trudeau's request Monday to prorogue Parliament until Mar. 24, suspending activities of the House of Commons while the Liberals move to replace him as both Liberal Leader and prime minister.
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The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

The seven key pieces of Justin Trudeau’s political legacy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses a successor. Trudeau, who was first elected Oct. 19, 2015, steps down after nearly a decade in power.
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Meta's new board includes UFC boss Dana White, a familiar figure in Trump's orbit

Meta's new board includes UFC boss Dana White, a familiar figure in Trump's orbit

Meta has appointed three new members to its board of directors, including Dana White, the president and CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship and a familiar figure in the orbit of incoming President Donald Trump.
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Jack Smith finalizing Trump investigation report that could be released as early as Friday

Jack Smith finalizing Trump investigation report that could be released as early as Friday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday that his team was finalizing a two-volume report on its investigations into President-elect Donald Trump and that at least one volume of it could be released by the Justice Department as early
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