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Man who challenged Alaska lawmaker eligibility won't appeal

Man who challenged Alaska lawmaker eligibility won't appeal

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The man who unsuccessfully challenged Alaska state Rep. David Eastman's eligibility to hold office — over Eastman's membership in the far-right Oath Keepers group — does not plan to file an appeal.
Former RI governor and US attorney Lincoln Almond dies at 86

Former RI governor and US attorney Lincoln Almond dies at 86

Lincoln Almond, a former two-term Republican governor of Rhode Island and longtime U.S. attorney in the state has died. He was 86. Almond died Monday, according to an obituary posted at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home & Crematory's website.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sworn in for second term

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sworn in for second term

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov.
Nova Scotia court says arrest of couple in park was 'cookie-cutter' policing

Nova Scotia court says arrest of couple in park was 'cookie-cutter' policing

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has upheld a Police Review Board ruling that said an officer went too far when he arrested a couple who had stopped in a city park after hours in 2018.
Court rejects lawsuits filed by former cabinet ministers in Newfoundland and Labrador

Court rejects lawsuits filed by former cabinet ministers in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A court in Newfoundland and Labrador has rejected separate lawsuits filed by two former cabinet ministers who were kicked out of the Liberal caucus four years ago.

Germany refuses WWII reparations talks, Poland turns to UN

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland said Tuesday it has been informed by Germany that it does not intend to engage in negotiations on any World War II reparations to Warsaw as Berlin considers the matter closed.
Manitoba elections commissioner says Tory leadership fundraiser did not violate rules

Manitoba elections commissioner says Tory leadership fundraiser did not violate rules

WINNIPEG — An online fundraiser by the losing candidate in the 2021 Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership race did not violate any financing rules, elections commissioner Bill Bowles has ruled.
Kentucky AG navigates GOP feud as he files for governor

Kentucky AG navigates GOP feud as he files for governor

FRANKFORT, Ky.
1st tanker carrying LNG from US arrives in Germany

1st tanker carrying LNG from US arrives in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — The first regular shipment of liquefied natural gas from the United States arrived in Germany on Tuesday, part of a wide-reaching effort to help the country replace energy supplies it previously received from Russia.
German police union calls for action after New Year attacks

German police union calls for action after New Year attacks

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's biggest police union called Tuesday for concerted action to prevent a repeat of the violent excesses seen in Berlin and other cities during the New Year's celebrations, in which officers, firefighters and medical personnel wer
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