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Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, disputes claims of coercion

Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, disputes claims of coercion

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration said Tuesday that three dozen migrants whom the state flew from the U.S.
'A situation that's unprecedented.' Quebec confronted with over 150 wildfires

'A situation that's unprecedented.' Quebec confronted with over 150 wildfires

MONTREAL — Northern Quebec's largest city was being evacuated while another that had been threatened by wildfires lifted an evacuation order Tuesday, as authorities turned their attention to communities in the northern and northwestern parts of the p
Rapidly growing Denver to pick new mayor amid mounting big-city problems

Rapidly growing Denver to pick new mayor amid mounting big-city problems

DENVER (AP) — Denver will choose its next mayor Tuesday in a runoff election between two moderate candidates seeking to lead a rapidly growing city faced with out-of-control housing costs and increased homelessness.
Supreme Court tossed out the heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago. Next ruling could go further

Supreme Court tossed out the heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago. Next ruling could go further

ATLANTA (AP) — Within hours of a U.S. Supreme Court decision dismantling a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, Texas lawmakers announced plans to implement a strict voter ID law that had been blocked by a federal court.
Drug treatment, wildfire response and new jobs: Oregon Democrats cite bills at risk amid GOP walkout

Drug treatment, wildfire response and new jobs: Oregon Democrats cite bills at risk amid GOP walkout

SALEM, Ore.
Industry, conservationists welcome Ottawa's delay on B.C. salmon farm transition plan

Industry, conservationists welcome Ottawa's delay on B.C. salmon farm transition plan

VICTORIA — Both sides of British Columbia's contentious fish farm debate are welcoming Ottawa's move to delay a decision on a planned transition from open-net salmon farms in the province's coastal waters. Representatives from B.C.
Supreme Court tossed out heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago, prompting wave of new voting rules

Supreme Court tossed out heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago, prompting wave of new voting rules

ATLANTA (AP) — Within hours of a U.S. Supreme Court decision dismantling a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, Texas lawmakers announced plans to implement a strict voter ID law that had been blocked by a federal court.
House conservatives block GOP bills, voice frustration in response to last week's debt ceiling vote

House conservatives block GOP bills, voice frustration in response to last week's debt ceiling vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — House conservatives staged a mini-revolt Tuesday in retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s leadership on last week’s vote to raise the debt ceiling , the right wing banding together to block progress on a mixture of bills and vent
US Army Corps revokes permit for Minnesota mine, cites threat to downstream tribe's water standards

US Army Corps revokes permit for Minnesota mine, cites threat to downstream tribe's water standards

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S.
North Carolina legislature approves limits on politics, race discussion in state workplaces

North Carolina legislature approves limits on politics, race discussion in state workplaces

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The promotion of certain beliefs that some North Carolina lawmakers have likened to “critical race theory" is on track to be banned in state government workplaces, under a bill that received final legislative approval on Tuesday.
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