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Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A timeline of events that have led to three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, 60, being impeached Saturday.
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Why Texas' GOP-controlled House impeached Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Why Texas' GOP-controlled House impeached Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After years of legal and ethical scandals swirling around Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state’s GOP-controlled House of Representatives on Saturday voted to impeach him, causing his immediate suspension from o
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B.C. Premier David Eby calls two byelections for June 24

B.C. Premier David Eby calls two byelections for June 24

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby called byelections Saturday for two ridings left vacant after the resignations of the previous New Democrat premier and a former cabinet minister.
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Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

CALGARY — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley held a major rally in downtown Calgary Saturday morning, while her United Conservative rival had no public events planned this weekend after a final pitch to voters a day earlier. Election day is Monday.
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N.B. premier calls for calm amid review of policy on sexual orientation in schools

N.B. premier calls for calm amid review of policy on sexual orientation in schools

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's premier called for calm on Saturday as the province undertakes a contentious review of a policy on sexual orientation in schools.
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VP Harris praises cadets' sacrifice in West Point's 1st commencement speech by a woman

VP Harris praises cadets' sacrifice in West Point's 1st commencement speech by a woman

NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman to deliver a commencement speech at West Point, lauded graduating cadets Saturday for their noble sacrifice in serving their country, but noted they were entering an “unsettled world” beca
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Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs

Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs

Former diplomat and presidential adviser Henry Kissinger marks his 100th birthday on Saturday, outlasting many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through one of its most tumultuous periods including the presidency of Richard
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New bill to build Athletics stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada's cost at $380 million

New bill to build Athletics stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada's cost at $380 million

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A bill introduced late Friday in the Nevada Legislature would give the Oakland Athletics up to $380 million for a potential 30,000-seat, $1.5 billion retractable roof stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Berlin police investigate Roger Waters for possible incitement over concert outfit

Berlin police investigate Roger Waters for possible incitement over concert outfit

BERLIN (AP) — Police in Berlin said Friday that they have opened an investigation of Roger Waters on suspicion of incitement over a costume the Pink Floyd co-founder wore when he performed in the German capital last week.
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StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada

StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada

OTTAWA — A new report is casting doubt on the idea that Canada is facing a widespread labour shortage and bolsters the arguments by some labour economists that high job vacancies aren't due to a shortage of workers.
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