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Things to know about Byron Donalds, Trump's pick to be Florida's next governor

Things to know about Byron Donalds, Trump's pick to be Florida's next governor

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced that he's running to be the next governor of Florida in 2026, positioning himself as a possible successor to Gov.
Mississippi city drops lawsuit over newspaper editorial that judge ordered removed

Mississippi city drops lawsuit over newspaper editorial that judge ordered removed

A Mississippi city dropped its lawsuit Monday against a newspaper that had its editorial criticizing local leaders removed by a judge in a case that sparked widespread outrage from First Amendment advocates.
After 30 years in prison for murder, new DNA evidence frees Hawaii man who maintained innocence

After 30 years in prison for murder, new DNA evidence frees Hawaii man who maintained innocence

HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii man who spent 30 years in prison for a murder he long denied committing declared the day “Freedom Friday” and said he was eager to visit his mother after a judge ordered him released because of new DNA evidence.
Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress

Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The moment that local officials in Washington have been dreading for months is finally here.
California lawmakers propose bill that would ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes

California lawmakers propose bill that would ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could ban the sale of disposable vapes under a bill lawmakers announced Wednesday that is aimed at curbing plastic pollution in the state.
A Mississippi judge ordered a newspaper to remove an editorial. Press advocates are outraged

A Mississippi judge ordered a newspaper to remove an editorial. Press advocates are outraged

A Mississippi judge ordered a newspaper to remove an editorial criticizing the mayor and city leaders after the officials sued, sparking complaints from press advocates that it violates the First Amendment.
Teen stabbed homeless Toronto man twice during swarming, Crown tells murder trial

Teen stabbed homeless Toronto man twice during swarming, Crown tells murder trial

TORONTO — A teen girl who took part in the violent swarming of a homeless Toronto man more than two years ago was the only one in the group who could have stabbed him twice during the attack, prosecutors alleged Wednesday at her murder trial.
Alleged Malaysian drugs trafficker gets last-minute stay of execution in Singapore

Alleged Malaysian drugs trafficker gets last-minute stay of execution in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Singapore court on Wednesday granted a stay of execution to a Malaysian man, just hours before he was set to be hanged for drug trafficking, rights activists said, after dozens of supporters held candlelight vigils in
Wisconsin's Democratic governor calls for tax cuts, pushback on Trump's tariffs

Wisconsin's Democratic governor calls for tax cuts, pushback on Trump's tariffs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
Judge rejects sexsomnia defence, finds Manitoba man guilty of child sex assault

Judge rejects sexsomnia defence, finds Manitoba man guilty of child sex assault

WINNIPEG — A judge has rejected the defence of a Manitoba man who claimed he was suffering from sexsomnia, a rare sleep disorder, when he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy.