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Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela's powerful leader

Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela's powerful leader

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Leaders of Venezuela’s fractured opposition are shaking voters’ hands and promising — yet again — that they will defeat President Nicolás Maduro at the ballot box.
Protests in France as unions make last-ditch bid to resist higher retirement age

Protests in France as unions make last-ditch bid to resist higher retirement age

PARIS (AP) — French union activists marched on the headquarters of the Paris Olympics and slowed traffic at the capital's Orly Airport with strikes Tuesday as they sought to reignite resistance to a higher retirement age .
Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns

Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns

CARSON CITY, Nev.
Florida grand jury involved in Trump documents probe by Justice Dept., AP source says

Florida grand jury involved in Trump documents probe by Justice Dept., AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are using a grand jury in Florida as part of their investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents at former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach property, a person familiar with the matter sai
Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, disputes claims of coercion

Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, disputes claims of coercion

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration said Tuesday that three dozen migrants whom the state flew from the U.S.
'A situation that's unprecedented.' Quebec confronted with over 150 wildfires

'A situation that's unprecedented.' Quebec confronted with over 150 wildfires

MONTREAL — Northern Quebec's largest city was being evacuated while another that had been threatened by wildfires lifted an evacuation order Tuesday, as authorities turned their attention to communities in the northern and northwestern parts of the p
Rapidly growing Denver to pick new mayor amid mounting big-city problems

Rapidly growing Denver to pick new mayor amid mounting big-city problems

DENVER (AP) — Denver will choose its next mayor Tuesday in a runoff election between two moderate candidates seeking to lead a rapidly growing city faced with out-of-control housing costs and increased homelessness.
Supreme Court tossed out the heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago. Next ruling could go further

Supreme Court tossed out the heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago. Next ruling could go further

ATLANTA (AP) — Within hours of a U.S. Supreme Court decision dismantling a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, Texas lawmakers announced plans to implement a strict voter ID law that had been blocked by a federal court.
Drug treatment, wildfire response and new jobs: Oregon Democrats cite bills at risk amid GOP walkout

Drug treatment, wildfire response and new jobs: Oregon Democrats cite bills at risk amid GOP walkout

SALEM, Ore.
Industry, conservationists welcome Ottawa's delay on B.C. salmon farm transition plan

Industry, conservationists welcome Ottawa's delay on B.C. salmon farm transition plan

VICTORIA — Both sides of British Columbia's contentious fish farm debate are welcoming Ottawa's move to delay a decision on a planned transition from open-net salmon farms in the province's coastal waters. Representatives from B.C.