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Few US adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, an AP-NORC poll finds

Few US adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, an AP-NORC poll finds

The majority of U.S.
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Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

NEW YORK (AP) — In a Republican presidential field full of candidates opposed to abortion rights, Mike Pence stands out in his embrace of the cause.
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Ex-US attorney, who appeared on 'Survivor,' to face state senator in Washington AG race

Ex-US attorney, who appeared on 'Survivor,' to face state senator in Washington AG race

SEATTLE (AP) — Nick Brown, who recently stepped down as U.S. attorney in Seattle, announced Wednesday he's running to be Washington's next attorney general, setting up a contest with state Sen. Manka Dhingra, a longtime prosecutor herself.
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Senators call for Supreme Court to follow ethics code like other branches of government

Senators call for Supreme Court to follow ethics code like other branches of government

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, responding to Associated Press investigative stories on the Supreme Court, said Tuesday it was time for the justices to bring their conduct in line with the ethical standards of other branches of govern
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Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

NEW YORK (AP) — In a Republican presidential field full of candidates opposed to abortion rights, Mike Pence stands out in his embrace of the cause.
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Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign on Friday

Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign on Friday

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon special session Tuesday that continued late into the night. Gov.
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More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell was dealing with doctor's appointments for her ailing mother when she got a call from the Canada Revenue Agency seeking information to verify her eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.
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Budget troubles won't change California Gov. Gavin Newsom's goals for 2nd term, he tells AP

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Throughout the various crises in California Gov.
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'Long days ahead,' says Eby as B.C.'s wildfire evacuation orders and alerts climb

'Long days ahead,' says Eby as B.C.'s wildfire evacuation orders and alerts climb

Escalating wildfires and worsening drought across British Columbia signal challenging times ahead, with the province and nation facing the worst fire season in 100 years, said Premier David Eby.
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NATO chief says no timetable set for Ukraine's membership; Zelenskyy calls that ‘absurd’

NATO chief says no timetable set for Ukraine's membership; Zelenskyy calls that ‘absurd’

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — NATO leaders said Tuesday that they would allow Ukraine to join the alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met” — a pronouncement that came just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted the organization’s fa
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