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Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn't confirming that

Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn't confirming that

WASHINGTON (AP) — Make American Coke Great Again? President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion — though the company didn't confirm such a move.
First Nations leaders have low expectations for progress at meeting with Carney

First Nations leaders have low expectations for progress at meeting with Carney

OTTAWA — Many First Nations leaders say their expectations are low for the meeting planned on Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney and are warning it should not be seen as the full and fair consultation required on major projects.
How Canada is responding to the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

How Canada is responding to the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump introduced 25 per cent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum on March 12, and doubled the levies to 50 per cent in early June. The Canadian government has responded with a number of measures.
Federal court says Arkansas can enforce ban on critical race theory in classrooms

Federal court says Arkansas can enforce ban on critical race theory in classrooms

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Manitoba cabinet minister did not break conflict law, ethics report says

Manitoba cabinet minister did not break conflict law, ethics report says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's ethics commissioner has ruled Mike Moroz, the minister of innovation and new technology, did not break the province's conflict of interest law.
Vance touts tax breaks in Pennsylvania as he makes White House's first big pitch on Trump's new law

Vance touts tax breaks in Pennsylvania as he makes White House's first big pitch on Trump's new law

WEST PITTSTON, Pa. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday made the Trump administration's first big pitch to sell the public on President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package in the swing political turf of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells South Carolina Democrats his record is a red state success story

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells South Carolina Democrats his record is a red state success story

Democrats can win back disaffected voters by addressing their everyday concerns to counter the anticipated fallout from President Donald Trump's budget-and-policy package , Kentucky Gov.
Nova Scotia municipal police chiefs question province's shift to expand RCMP coverage

Nova Scotia municipal police chiefs question province's shift to expand RCMP coverage

HALIFAX — Municipal police chiefs in Nova Scotia are questioning the provincial government's plan to expand the services of the RCMP as part of a push to restructure and modernize policing in the province.
20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters

20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters

Twenty Democratic-led states filed suit Wednesday against the Federal Emergency Management Agency , challenging the elimination of a long-running grant program that helps communities guard against damage from natural disasters.
By the numbers: Wisconsin's race for governor

By the numbers: Wisconsin's race for governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The latest fundraising numbers and campaign spending in Wisconsin's closely watched race for governor shed some light on how the contest is shaping up more than a year before voters will start casting ballots. Democratic Gov.