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Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to DeSantis White House bid

Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to DeSantis White House bid

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to leave office, according to legislation filed Tuesday.
Changes planned for College Board's Black history class

Changes planned for College Board's Black history class

The College Board is revamping its Advanced Placement African American studies course again, vowing to give students an “unflinching encounter with the facts” following criticism that it watered down curriculum on slavery reparations and the Black Li
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrives in Yellowknife ahead of German president's visit

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrives in Yellowknife ahead of German president's visit

YELLOWKNIFE — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrived in Yellowknife today to begin an official visit to the Northwest Territories, a day ahead of a visit from Germany's president.
2024 presidential election campaign looks like 2020 rematch, in more ways than one

2024 presidential election campaign looks like 2020 rematch, in more ways than one

WASHINGTON — One-half of a potential presidential rematch formally joined the 2024 fray Tuesday as Joe Biden finally launched his re-election campaign, setting the stage for a sequel to 2020 that a majority of Americans do not want.
More sanctions for deadly fentanyl if bill becomes law

More sanctions for deadly fentanyl if bill becomes law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the past year, the U.S.
Ontario eliminating post-secondary education requirement to become police officers

Ontario eliminating post-secondary education requirement to become police officers

TORONTO — Ontario will eliminate the post-secondary education requirement to become a police officer, expand enrolment for its basic training program and axe tuition fees at the Ontario Police College, the premier said Tuesday.
B.C.'s leaky Science World dome fix part of $50-million tourism infrastructure fund

B.C.'s leaky Science World dome fix part of $50-million tourism infrastructure fund

VANCOUVER — One of the most recognizable legacy structures from British Columbia's Expo 86 World's Fair will soon undergo repairs on its leaky roof as part of a $50-million tourism infrastructure fund.
Chicago-area prosecutor Kim Foxx won't seek third term

Chicago-area prosecutor Kim Foxx won't seek third term

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago area's top prosecutor will not seek reelection after two terms of intense scrutiny of her efforts to overhaul criminal prosecutions and her approach to high-profile cases, including charges against actor Jussie Smollett for
Haley sees federal role on abortion but calls for consensus

Haley sees federal role on abortion but calls for consensus

COLUMBIA, S.C.
Brazil's Lula visits Spain with Mercosur deal on agenda

Brazil's Lula visits Spain with Mercosur deal on agenda

MADRID (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in Spain on Tuesday on the second stop of a European tour aimed at resetting relations and making progress on a long-delayed trade deal between the European Union and the South Ameri
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