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Transgender lawmaker hopes her presence brings understanding

Transgender lawmaker hopes her presence brings understanding

HELENA, Mont.
Former Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe seeks to contest Canadian sanctions in Federal Court

Former Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe seeks to contest Canadian sanctions in Federal Court

OTTAWA — Former Haitian prime minister Laurent Lamothe is asking a judge to strike down sanctions Canada imposed on him over claims he supported gangs that have unleashed a humanitarian crisis in Haiti.

Judge hears case challenging Alaska House candidate win

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage Democrat facing a legal challenge to her state House win said she had been a resident of Alaska for just over three years when she filed to run for office, testifying Thursday that her social media posts weren't alw
Pageantry evoking Churchill greets Zelenskyy in Washington

Pageantry evoking Churchill greets Zelenskyy in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of grave consequence, a wartime leader crossed the Atlantic to arrive at a White House decked in holiday decor to consult with the American president about a war in Europe. The moment was Dec.
City in Oklahoma says Air Force charter jet damaged runway

City in Oklahoma says Air Force charter jet damaged runway

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — A military cargo jet carrying the U.S. Air Force Academy women's basketball team damaged a regional airport runway when it allegedly landed without prior authorization in Stillwater, Oklahoma, city officials said Thursday.
Trump's taxes: House OKs bill on IRS audits of presidents

Trump's taxes: House OKs bill on IRS audits of presidents

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House took action Thursday after disclosures that the IRS never fully reviewed Donald Trump’s tax returns during his presidency, passing a bill that would require audits of any president’s income tax filings.
Refugee group says Ottawa will help bring 600 LGBTQ Afghans to Canada

Refugee group says Ottawa will help bring 600 LGBTQ Afghans to Canada

OTTAWA — An LGBTQ refugee group says Ottawa is helping resettle to Canada 600 Afghans who are fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Canada to spend $1.24B on rescue helicopter upgrades through sole-sourced deal

Canada to spend $1.24B on rescue helicopter upgrades through sole-sourced deal

OTTAWA — Canada is planning to spend $1.24 billion to upgrade its fleet of military search-and-rescue helicopters ⁠ — about $200 million more than originally planned.
Jan. 6 witness recounts pressure campaign from Trump allies

Jan. 6 witness recounts pressure campaign from Trump allies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson described to the House Jan.

Ally of ex-Pakistani PM Khan sacked as Punjab chief minister

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — In a major political move, Pakistani authorities before dawn Friday removed Pervez Elahi as the top elected official in the country's populous eastern Punjab province, following his failure to win a vote of confidence from
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