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A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols

A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Within minutes of his inauguration Monday, new Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe unleashed a volley of orders targeting crime. The tone-setting move reflects a national trend.
Ad wars begin in closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Ad wars begin in closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ad wars in the hotly contested race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court are beginning. Republican-backed candidate Brad Schimel is launching a $1.
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins labour-focused law firm

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins labour-focused law firm

EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is returning to her legal roots, joining western Canadian law firm Southern Butler Price.

Ad wars begin in closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ad wars in the hotly contested race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court are beginning. Republican-backed candidate Brad Schimel is launching a $1.
Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda

Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions and wheth
Canada settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform

Canada settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform

OTTAWA — The federal government has settled a class-action lawsuit with military members who were subjected to racism during their time in the Armed Forces.
Alberta sends 40 firefighters to help battle flames devastating Los Angeles area

Alberta sends 40 firefighters to help battle flames devastating Los Angeles area

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says 40 wildland firefighters are on their way to California to aid in the battle against flames devastating the Los Angeles area.
Trump flies US flag at full height before end of 30-day mourning period following Carter's death

Trump flies US flag at full height before end of 30-day mourning period following Carter's death

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. flags at President-elect Donald Trump 's private Mar-a-Lago club are back to flying at full height.
Oklahoma's Republican AG jumps early into race for open governor's seat

Oklahoma's Republican AG jumps early into race for open governor's seat

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who has at times pushed back against his own party's governor and other politicians who sought to push religion into public schools, announced Monday his candidacy for gove
West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor

West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely pushed for them. The Democrat-turned-Republican, now heading to the U.S.
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