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Things to know about the release of federal documents related to MLK's assassination

Things to know about the release of federal documents related to MLK's assassination

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Federal records related to the investigation into the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces

Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S.
Trump thinks Canadians 'nasty' for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador

Trump thinks Canadians 'nasty' for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador

Canadians avoiding travel to the United States and banning American alcohol are among the reasons U.S. President Donald Trump thinks the country is "nasty" to deal with, the U.S. ambassador to Canada said Monday.
Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition

Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition

The Trump administration on Monday released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.
The Latest: Trump administration releases records on FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Latest: Trump administration releases records on FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Trump administration has released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.
Judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffs DOJ call for no prison time

Judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffs DOJ call for no prison time

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday sentenced a former Kentucky police officer to nearly three years in prison for using excessive force during the deadly 2020 Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffing a U.S.
U.S. senator in Ottawa urges Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

U.S. senator in Ottawa urges Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

OTTAWA — A U.S. senator is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to move quickly on repealing the digital services tax. "You all, to your credit, said you're not going to collect it.
Conservative MPs publicly support 'Freedom Convoy' organizers ahead of sentencing

Conservative MPs publicly support 'Freedom Convoy' organizers ahead of sentencing

OTTAWA — Several Conservative MPs are criticizing the Crown's approach to prosecuting two key organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" protests, with the party's deputy leader calling it an act of "political vengeance.
Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods

Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats showed up Monday for a special session but left open the possibility of walking out as a means to derail an unusual summer redrawing of U.S.
Long-ballot protest group signs up more in Alberta byelection featuring Poilievre

Long-ballot protest group signs up more in Alberta byelection featuring Poilievre

EDMONTON — An advocacy-protest group that broke its own record last week for putting the most candidates on an election ballot is now up to 132 for the federal Battle River-Crowfoot byelection in Alberta.