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Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadline

Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadline

NEW YORK (AP) — New York's $9 congestion toll on most drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan remained in effect Sunday, despite an Easter deadline from the Trump administration to halt the first-in-the-nation fee.
Anti-Trump resistance sees another leader in Van Hollen as Democrats' leadership carousel turns

Anti-Trump resistance sees another leader in Van Hollen as Democrats' leadership carousel turns

NEW YORK (AP) — Now, it's Chris Van Hollen's turn.
This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere

This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided day care for the children of U.S. soldiers, training for employees and oversight for safety net programs.
This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere

This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided day care for the children of U.S. soldiers, training for employees and oversight for safety net programs.
Day 3 of advance polls finds Liberals in Ottawa, NDP, Conservatives in B.C.

Day 3 of advance polls finds Liberals in Ottawa, NDP, Conservatives in B.C.

OTTAWA — Canadians continued to head to advance polls Sunday as federal leaders campaigned in B.C. and in the capital. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre kicked the day off at a grocery store in Surrey, B.C., with another announcement on inflation.
Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know

Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know

Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, falls this year on Easter Sunday , as well as the last day of Passover , meaning cannabis fans can celebrate in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-style THC gummie
250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Tens of thousands of people came to Lexington, Massachusetts, just before dawn on Saturday to witness a reenactment of how the American Revolution began 250 years ago, with the blast of gunshot and a trail of colonial flair.
Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country

Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country

NEW YORK (AP) — Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the U.S. on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation’s democratic ideals.
New record set as two million vote on first day of advance polls: Elections Canada

New record set as two million vote on first day of advance polls: Elections Canada

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals and NDP both released their costed campaign platforms Saturday as Elections Canada reported record turnout in the first day of advanced polls.
Australia celebrates end to 'Vegemite-gate' after product back on shelves in Toronto

Australia celebrates end to 'Vegemite-gate' after product back on shelves in Toronto

Canada and Australia have shaken hands to end a potential diplomatic dust-up over a yeast-based spread that many Aussies like on toast and crackers.