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Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations

Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations

NEW YORK (AP) — Video cameras stationed outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial caught the gruesome scene Friday of a man who lit himself on fire and the aftermath as authorities tried to rescue him.
Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South

Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South

DALLAS (AP) — The United Auto Workers' overwhelming election victory at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee is giving the union hope that it can make broader inroads in the South, the least unionized part of the country.
Trump cancels rally because of weather, proving the difficulty of balancing a trial and campaign

Trump cancels rally because of weather, proving the difficulty of balancing a trial and campaign

WILMINGTON, N.C.
New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market

New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat unlicensed marijuana stores.
Some improvement to Montreal Village but troubles persist, community members say

Some improvement to Montreal Village but troubles persist, community members say

MONTREAL — Members of Montreal's Village community say they've seen some improvements to local security and cleanliness in the 10 months since the city launched a revitalization strategy, but they argue homelessness, drug use and mental health proble
Trump picks up more national delegates as the only choice for Wyoming Republicans

Trump picks up more national delegates as the only choice for Wyoming Republicans

Republicans in Wyoming awarded former President Donald Trump all 29 of their national delegates in a presidential preference poll conducted Saturday. Trump was the only candidate in the poll at the state Republican convention in Cheyenne.
Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor, its 1st Black leader, in caucus to replace late mayor

Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor, its 1st Black leader, in caucus to replace late mayor

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A Fort Wayne city councilwoman was chosen Saturday as the new mayor of Indiana’s second most populous city, and its first Black leader, during a caucus to replace its late mayor, who died in March.
A bill that could ban TikTok advances to the Senate. What’s next?

A bill that could ban TikTok advances to the Senate. What’s next?

The House has approved legislation that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn’t divest from the popular social media platform, escalating the fight over the hot-button issue.
Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden can breathe a bit easier, at least for the moment, now that Israel and Iran appear to have stepped back from the brink of tipping the Middle East into all-out war.
Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people voting

Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people voting

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican candidate in Wisconsin's closely watched U.S.
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