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Court: Teacher wearing MAGA hat fell under protected speech

VANCOUVER, Wash.
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Biden to host Japan's Kishida for talks on NKorea, economy

Biden to host Japan's Kishida for talks on NKorea, economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House later this month for economic and security consultations, the U.S. administration announced Tuesday.
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B.C. becomes first province to require three-day cooling-off period for homebuyers

B.C. becomes first province to require three-day cooling-off period for homebuyers

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has become the first province to require a three-day cooling-off period for buyers after they've signed an agreement to purchase a home.
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UN Security Council welcomes new members; 2 are first-timers

UN Security Council welcomes new members; 2 are first-timers

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland got a formal welcome into the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, taking the two-year seats they won unopposed in June.
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FDA finalizes rule expanding availability of abortion pills

FDA finalizes rule expanding availability of abortion pills

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule change that broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains and mail-order companies.
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Mississippi governor seeks 2nd term as qualifying opens

Mississippi governor seeks 2nd term as qualifying opens

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves filed Tuesday to seek reelection, marking the first day candidates for state and local offices can submit qualifying papers for the 2023 election. Feb.
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Alan Lagimodiere joins list of Manitoba Tories who are not seeking re-election

Alan Lagimodiere joins list of Manitoba Tories who are not seeking re-election

WINNIPEG — Another Manitoba Progressive Conservative has announced he will not seek re-election. Alan Lagimodiere says he will not run again in his Selkirk seat due to personal family reasons.
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Nevada Gov. Lombardo stresses unity in inaugural address

Nevada Gov. Lombardo stresses unity in inaugural address

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's Republican Gov.
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Murray becomes first female president pro tempore in Senate

Murray becomes first female president pro tempore in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Washington Sen. Patty Murray was elected to the Senate in 1992, she says, male senators treated her with some trepidation.
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McConnell celebrates milestone as Senate Dems retain power

McConnell celebrates milestone as Senate Dems retain power

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are again claiming the Senate majority, but much of the chamber’s focus Tuesday was on the top Republican as Mitch McConnell became the longest serving Senate leader in history. McConnell, 80, surpassed Montana Sen.
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