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Randy 'Duke' Cunningham, Vietnam War hero convicted of accepting bribes as a congressman, dies at 83

Randy 'Duke' Cunningham, Vietnam War hero convicted of accepting bribes as a congressman, dies at 83

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Randy “Duke” Cunningham, whose feats as a U.S. Navy flying ace during the Vietnam War catapulted him to a U.S House of Representatives career that ended in disgrace when he was convicted of accepting $2.
B.C. public service workers overwhelmingly approve strike, union gives 72-hour notice

B.C. public service workers overwhelmingly approve strike, union gives 72-hour notice

British Columbians are facing the prospect of industrial action next week by an array of public service workers, from liquor store staff to community college instructors and municipal workers, after union members voted overwhelmingly to approve a str
U.S. federal appeals court rules some of Trump's tariffs illegal

U.S. federal appeals court rules some of Trump's tariffs illegal

WASHINGTON — A United States federal appeals court ruled on Friday that many of U.S President Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal — but it allowed for the levies to remain in place as the case makes its way to the Supreme Court.
Missouri is next to answer Trump's call for redrawn maps that boost GOP in 2026

Missouri is next to answer Trump's call for redrawn maps that boost GOP in 2026

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said Friday that he is calling Missouri lawmakers into a special session to redraw the state’s U.S.
Federal appeals court to decide whether Texas can give police broad powers to arrest migrants

Federal appeals court to decide whether Texas can give police broad powers to arrest migrants

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court is set to decide whether a Texas law to give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. can take effect.
What states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps

What states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps

A battle between Texas Republicans and California Democrats to bolster their party's advantage in the U.S.
Two bodies were missed at B.C. death scene. Was treatment of coroners to blame?

Two bodies were missed at B.C. death scene. Was treatment of coroners to blame?

VANCOUVER — When police attended a single-room occupancy building in East Vancouver three years ago, they found the body of “Jimmy” Van Chung Pham, a man with a criminal history who would later be described as a predator by the Union of British Colum
The Latest: Trump blocks $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress

The Latest: Trump blocks $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress

In a letter sent Thursday to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump said he would not be spending $4.
Trump administration plans to remove nearly 700 unaccompanied migrant children, senator says

Trump administration plans to remove nearly 700 unaccompanied migrant children, senator says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is planning to remove nearly 700 Guatemalan children who had come to the U.S. without their parents, according to a letter sent Friday by Sen.
After Minneapolis shooting, there are new calls for gun restrictions, and familiar divisions

After Minneapolis shooting, there are new calls for gun restrictions, and familiar divisions

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A shooting at a Catholic church full of schoolchildren in Minnesota has prompted calls for gun safety legislation.