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Canada sanctions four Israeli 'extremist settlers' accused of attacking Palestinians

Canada sanctions four Israeli 'extremist settlers' accused of attacking Palestinians

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is imposing sanctions on Israelis she accuses of "extremist settler violence" in the West Bank, three months after pledging to do so.
Texas judge orders new election after GOP lawsuit challenged 2022 election result in Houston area

Texas judge orders new election after GOP lawsuit challenged 2022 election result in Houston area

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas judge has ruled in favor of a Republican candidate challenging the results in a 2022 judicial race and ordered that a new election be held in the nation’s third-most populous county, a Democratic stronghold that’s been beset by
Matt Gaetz evokes 'standing by' language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump

Matt Gaetz evokes 'standing by' language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump

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New Hampshire Senate passes bill to restrict transgender athletes in grades 5-12

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire bill that would ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from teams that align with their gender identity is headed to the governor’s desk.
Biden's upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture

Biden's upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture

ATLANTA (AP) — When he gives the commencement address at Morehouse College, President Joe Biden will have his most direct engagement with college students since the start of the Israel-Hamas war at a center of Black politics and culture.
Canada and U.S. make first co-investment in critical minerals producers

Canada and U.S. make first co-investment in critical minerals producers

OTTAWA — The Canadian and U.S. governments say they're co-investing in critical mineral producers for the first time as they work to boost regional supplies. Natural Resources Canada and the U.S.
Harris accepts debate invite to face off with Trump's VP pick, which may come at convention

Harris accepts debate invite to face off with Trump's VP pick, which may come at convention

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CBS News to debate former President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick this summer, the Biden campaign said Thursday, as the Republican said he might wait until his par
FDIC chair is grilled on Capitol Hill after report outlines agency's toxic workplace culture

FDIC chair is grilled on Capitol Hill after report outlines agency's toxic workplace culture

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Wisconsin election officials fear voter confusion over 2 elections for same congressional seat

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin election officials voted Thursday to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat .
Maverick Kentucky congressman has avoided fallout at home after antagonizing GOP leaders

Maverick Kentucky congressman has avoided fallout at home after antagonizing GOP leaders

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has made a habit of antagonizing Washington's most powerful leaders in his own party, but so far it hasn't eroded his support back home in his staunchly conservative Kentucky district.