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Retirement of longtime Democrat opens up Oregon House race

Retirement of longtime Democrat opens up Oregon House race

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The retirement of Oregon’s longest serving congressman, Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, has created an open seat in the state's sprawling 4th District in the western part of the state.
Condolences roll in as union calls for inquiry into fatal Newfoundland refinery fire

Condolences roll in as union calls for inquiry into fatal Newfoundland refinery fire

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Condolences are rolling in for a man who died Saturday after an explosion last month at a former Newfoundland oil refinery.
House panel: Trump's bills to Secret Service 'exorbitant'

House panel: Trump's bills to Secret Service 'exorbitant'

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s private company arranged for the Secret Service to pay for rooms at his properties in excess of government-approved rates at least 40 times during his presidency, including two charges for more than $1,100 per night, ac
By the numbers: How much the 'Freedom Convoy' cost the city of Ottawa

By the numbers: How much the 'Freedom Convoy' cost the city of Ottawa

OTTAWA — The city of Ottawa opened its books to show how much the "Freedom Convoy" protest last winter cost, and the pressure it placed upon city services.
Court rejects appeal to give American Samoans citizenship

Court rejects appeal to give American Samoans citizenship

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal seeking to give people born in American Samoa U.S. citizenship.
Scholz overrides allies, keeps 3 German nuke plants running

Scholz overrides allies, keeps 3 German nuke plants running

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ordered ministers Monday to prepare to keep all of the country's three remaining nuclear plants running until mid-April, putting his foot down on an issue that had threatened to split his three-party govern
Jury begins deliberations in trial of Trump dossier analyst

Jury begins deliberations in trial of Trump dossier analyst

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Beasley widens money advantage over Budd in NC Senate race

Beasley widens money advantage over Budd in NC Senate race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley saw her fundraising advantage over Republican rival Ted Budd widen during the past three months and entering the campaign's final weeks.
Strong mayor powers coming to some other Ontario cities in a year: Premier Ford

Strong mayor powers coming to some other Ontario cities in a year: Premier Ford

OTTAWA — Ontario will expand the so-called strong mayor powers to other large municipalities in a year, Premier Doug Ford said Monday.
After days of acrimony, Italy's Meloni and Berlusconi meet

After days of acrimony, Italy's Meloni and Berlusconi meet

ROME (AP) — Italy’s presumed next premier, Giorgia Meloni, and former Premier Silvio Berlusconi sought to put days of acrimony behind them Monday by meeting privately and presenting a united front as they seek to form Italy’s first far-right-led gove