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US Justice Department pardon lawyer pledges 'hard look' at plot to kidnap Michigan governor

US Justice Department pardon lawyer pledges 'hard look' at plot to kidnap Michigan governor

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department's new pardon attorney said he is going to take a “hard look” at two men who are serving long prison terms for leading a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Groups sue over West Virginia governor's order on religious exemptions for school vaccines

Groups sue over West Virginia governor's order on religious exemptions for school vaccines

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Two groups filed a lawsuit Friday over an executive order by West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey granting religious exemptions from required school vaccinations.
Colorado couple found guilty over cross burning meant to draw sympathy for Black candidate

Colorado couple found guilty over cross burning meant to draw sympathy for Black candidate

DENVER (AP) — A couple who staged a cross burning to generate voter sympathy for the man who became Colorado Springs’ first Black mayor was convicted Friday of conspiring to set the fire and spread false information about it.
Judge blocks another Trump executive order targeting a major law firm

Judge blocks another Trump executive order targeting a major law firm

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday permanently blocked another of President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting a major law firm, calling it unconstitutional retaliation designed to punish lawyers for their legal work that the White Ho
Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Privacy and hunger relief groups and a handful of people receiving food assistance benefits are suing the federal government over the Trump administration's attempts to collect the personal information of millions of U.S.
Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the airplane giant to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S.
In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states

In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states

OTTAWA — Five United States senators were in Ottawa Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and underscore the long-standing relationship between the two countries. At a press conference at the U.S.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Preempted by coverage of the Monaco Grand Prix. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Dr. Vivek Murthy, a former U.S. surgeon general; former Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I.
Federal election: Newfoundland riding flips to Conservatives after judicial recount

Federal election: Newfoundland riding flips to Conservatives after judicial recount

ST. JOHN'S — A federal election riding in rural Newfoundland flipped to the Conservatives on Friday, netting the party another seat in the House of Commons.
New federal energy minister tells oil and gas execs it's time for some quick wins

New federal energy minister tells oil and gas execs it's time for some quick wins

CALGARY — Canada's new energy minister walked into the lion's den Friday and spoke to oil and gas executives in Calgary about Ottawa's plans to turn the country into an energy superpower.
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