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Ohio governor vetoes medical free speech clause he says would gut state's regulatory power

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov.

Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed frustration that flags will be flying at half-staff when he takes office later this month.
Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol's cancer risk

Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol's cancer risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.
Pickering councillor faces new penalty, probe amid escalating conflict with city

Pickering councillor faces new penalty, probe amid escalating conflict with city

The mayor for a southern Ontario city says a councillor is facing a second consecutive 90-day pay suspension and allegations against her have been referred to police, after he announced the municipal council would move its meetings online over allege
119th Congress Latest: Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker

119th Congress Latest: Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 119th Congress is convening for the first time and House Speaker Mike Johnson has narrowly been reelected to his post.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to seek Edmonton riding nomination

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to seek Edmonton riding nomination

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he's seeking the party's nomination to run as a candidate in Edmonton. The Edmonton-Strathcona seat became vacant when former leader Rachel Notley resigned as of Dec.

Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

NEW YORK (AP) — In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he's due to return to the White House — but promised not to jail him. Judge Juan M.
Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption

Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption

Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act to a journalism organization designed to distribute the funds. The U.S.

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster , saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.
New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion highlight extremist violence by active military and veterans

New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion highlight extremist violence by active military and veterans

While much remains unknown about the man who carried out an attack in New Orleans on New Year’s and another who died in an explosion in Las Vegas the same day, the violence highlights the increased role of people with military experience in ideologic