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House Republicans push to sell hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in the West

House Republicans push to sell hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in the West

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans added a provision to their sweeping tax cut package authorizing sales of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah, prompting outrage from Democrats and environmentalists who called it a bet
Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara urges kindness, civility to end political division

Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara urges kindness, civility to end political division

TORONTO — Pop musician Sara Quin says social media has "tragically torn the world to shreds" in recent years, and it's time people consider ways to reestablish a more positive sense of community.
Alberta legislature Speaker Nathan Cooper to resign seat, become rep to United States

Alberta legislature Speaker Nathan Cooper to resign seat, become rep to United States

EDMONTON — The Speaker of the Alberta legislature is resigning his seat in the assembly to become the province's representative to the United States.
The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play

The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play

RALEIGH, N.C.
NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada

NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, would make it tougher for the province to separate from the rest of Canada.

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over effort to close Arkansas Republican primary

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit aimed at making Arkansas' GOP primary open only to registered Republicans. U.S.
Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here's what it means

Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here's what it means

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do.
Over 800 special ballots 'mistakenly' kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says

Over 800 special ballots 'mistakenly' kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says

OTTAWA — Over 800 special ballots cast during the recent federal election were mistakenly kept at the office of a returning officer in B.C., Elections Canada says.
What to know about the air traffic controller shortage

What to know about the air traffic controller shortage

The Trump administration is promising to fix the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers after recent control tower mishaps and a string of crashes earlier this year.
Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent

Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent

RALEIGH, N.C.