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From Star Wars to swordfish 'sensitivities,' here's why the government deletes tweets

From Star Wars to swordfish 'sensitivities,' here's why the government deletes tweets

OTTAWA — When it comes to government information, there is no shortage of sensitive matters. As it turns out, a "fun fact" about ocean critters is on the list.
S. Korea: Unlikely that Kim's daughter groomed as successor

S. Korea: Unlikely that Kim's daughter groomed as successor

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Wednesday said that it’s still premature to determine whether the recently unveiled daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is being groomed as her father’s successor.
Indian officials search BBC offices for second straight day

Indian officials search BBC offices for second straight day

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s tax officials searched BBC offices in India for a second straight day on Wednesday questioning staff about the organization's business operations in the country, some staff members said.
Gun-control group tells MPs 'disinformation' muddied assault-style firearm measures

Gun-control group tells MPs 'disinformation' muddied assault-style firearm measures

OTTAWA — A prominent voice for stricter gun control is telling MPs the federal government's efforts to outlaw assault-style firearms have become mired in disinformation.
California Sen. Feinstein says she won't run for reelection

California Sen. Feinstein says she won't run for reelection

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein , whose groundbreaking political career shattered gender barriers from San Francisco's City Hall to the corridors of Capitol Hill, said Tuesday she won't seek reelection in 2024.
Yukon premier meets federal ministers over health, calls northern funding 'critical'

Yukon premier meets federal ministers over health, calls northern funding 'critical'

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's premier says federal health-care money specifically for the territories is "critical" to service delivery.
In Trump probe, US seeks to pierce attorney-client privilege

In Trump probe, US seeks to pierce attorney-client privilege

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department prosecutors investigating the mishandling of classified documents at Donald Trump's Florida estate are seeking to pierce the attorney-client privilege and want to again question one of the former president's lawye
Separatist rebels in Papua say kidnapped NZ pilot is safe

Separatist rebels in Papua say kidnapped NZ pilot is safe

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Separatist rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua province released photos and videos Tuesday of a man they said is the pilot from New Zealand whom they took hostage last week.
California will try to enshrine right to same-sex marriage

California will try to enshrine right to same-sex marriage

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, a U.S.

Idaho House passes ban on gender-affirming medical care

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A bill criminalizing gender-affirming healthcare for minors overwhelmingly passed the Idaho House Thursday, despite warnings from opponents who said it would likely increase suicide rates among teens.
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