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Nova Scotia generated $144M surplus last fiscal year; budget predicted $279M deficit

Nova Scotia generated $144M surplus last fiscal year; budget predicted $279M deficit

HALIFAX — As the Nova Scotia government announced it ended the last fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $144 million, opposition parties called for changes to spending practices that allow the governing party to approve extra spending without oversi
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Nevada election officials certify enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballot

Nevada election officials certify enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballot

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada election officials verified enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Judge takes final step to overturn Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act'

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A judge issued a final order Friday to overturn a Florida law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces. U.S.
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Beshear gets a warm embrace in flood-stricken parts of Kentucky where he and Trump are both popular

Beshear gets a warm embrace in flood-stricken parts of Kentucky where he and Trump are both popular

WAYLAND, Ky. (AP) — Kitty Holbrook gave Gov. Andy Beshear a hug before celebrating another milestone Friday in eastern Kentucky's recovery from historic flooding.
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'Time is running out': Experts call on Ottawa to increase efforts with U.S. on trade

'Time is running out': Experts call on Ottawa to increase efforts with U.S. on trade

WASHINGTON, D. C. — A group of experts is sounding the alarm that Ottawa needs to swiftly make more inroads with Americans, or Canada will be deeply disadvantaged in a looming review of a crucial trade agreement.
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Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance

Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear , one of the leading contenders to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, apologized this week for something he said in lambasting Ohio Sen.
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Volunteers and donations surge into Democratic campaigns with Harris atop the ticket

Volunteers and donations surge into Democratic campaigns with Harris atop the ticket

WASHINGTON (AP) — The day after Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race for the White House , Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee's Michigan campaign office saw 650 people sign up to volunteer. The next night in Nevada , Rep.
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Steward Health Care announces closure of 2 Massachusetts hospitals

BOSTON (AP) — Steward Health Care announced Friday that is it closing two hospitals in Massachusetts because it received no qualified bids for the facilities after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year.
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Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.
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Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women

Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women

TORONTO — Ontario is doubling the number of children eligible for vaccination against a virus that can make young kids very sick.
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