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Special prosecutor named in investigation of B.C. school board candidate

Special prosecutor named in investigation of B.C. school board candidate

VICTORIA — The BC Prosecution Service says it has named a special prosecutor in a case involving a New Westminster school board candidate who was later appointed a government adviser at the beginning of May.
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Reform-minded prosecutors in northern Virginia face primary challenges

Reform-minded prosecutors in northern Virginia face primary challenges

FAIRFAX, Va.
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Biden says debt deal 'very close' with default deadline now set at June 5

Biden says debt deal 'very close' with default deadline now set at June 5

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said a deal to resolve the government's debt ceiling crisis seemed “very close” late Friday, even as the deadline for a potentially catastrophic default was pushed back to June 5 and seemed likely to drag negotia
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Texas AG Ken Paxton invites supporters to rally at state Capitol to protest vote to impeach

Texas AG Ken Paxton invites supporters to rally at state Capitol to protest vote to impeach

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday urged his supporters to protest at the state Capitol when Republicans in the House of Representatives take up historic impeachment proceedings that threaten to oust him.
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B.C. extends reach of property tax aimed at turning empty houses into rental homes

B.C. extends reach of property tax aimed at turning empty houses into rental homes

VICTORIA — British Columbia is expanding the tax it created to clamp down on real estate speculation and ensure homes in rental-strapped communities don't sit empty.
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Mississippi Democrats improperly excluded candidate for governor, judge says

Mississippi Democrats improperly excluded candidate for governor, judge says

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi could have a Democratic primary for governor in August because a judge ruled Friday that the party improperly excluded a candidate from the ballot.
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Biden celebrates LSU women's and UConn men's basketball teams at separate White House events

Biden celebrates LSU women's and UConn men's basketball teams at separate White House events

WASHINGTON (AP) — All of the past drama and sore feelings associated with Louisiana State's invitation to the White House were seemingly forgotten or set aside Friday as President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed the championship women's
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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Preempted for coverage of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.; former Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.
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Ex-Calgary mayor, former PM Harper pitch late-day endorsements in Alberta election

Ex-Calgary mayor, former PM Harper pitch late-day endorsements in Alberta election

EDMONTON — In a day of last-ditch Alberta election endorsements, former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi backed NDP Leader Rachel Notley on Friday while former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper urged voters a second time to step up for the United
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Singh asks Trudeau for certain conditions before getting security clearance

Singh asks Trudeau for certain conditions before getting security clearance

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is asking the prime minister to allow more members of his party to be briefed on foreign interference attempts, after the leaders of the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois declined to obtain the required security clear
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