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US Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia running for mayor of Chicago

US Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia running for mayor of Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Days after he easily won reelection to Congress, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia announced on Thursday that he will join an already crowded field of candidates hoping to unseat Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she runs for a second term.
Former California officer charged with sexual assault

Former California officer charged with sexual assault

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Lawsuit grows against Navy over fuel-tainted Hawaii water

Lawsuit grows against Navy over fuel-tainted Hawaii water

HONOLULU (AP) — More than two dozen families have joined a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Navy of making them sick from jet fuel that leaked into the tap water in their Hawaii homes.
Alberta sovereignty act, protection for the unvaccinated part of Shandro's mandate

Alberta sovereignty act, protection for the unvaccinated part of Shandro's mandate

EDMONTON — Alberta's justice minister has received a long to-do list from Premier Danielle Smith in a mandate letter.
Russia withdrawing, Ukrainian official fears 'city of death'

Russia withdrawing, Ukrainian official fears 'city of death'

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said it began withdrawing troops from a strategic Ukrainian city Thursday, creating a potential turning point in the grinding war , while a Ukrainian official warned that Russian land mines could render Kherson a “city of
Trump Org. executive says he helped colleagues dodge taxes

Trump Org. executive says he helped colleagues dodge taxes

NEW YORK (AP) — One of Donald Trump’s top moneymen admitted Thursday to breaking the law to help fellow Trump Organization executives avoid taxes on company-paid apartments and other perks, including by preparing misleading tax returns and failing to
Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat

Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat

CHICAGO (AP) — A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep.
Nevada passes sweeping version of Equal Rights Amendment

Nevada passes sweeping version of Equal Rights Amendment

RENO, Nev.
Future of American democracy loomed large in voters' minds

Future of American democracy loomed large in voters' minds

WASHINGTON (AP) — This week’s ballot had an unspoken candidate — American democracy. Two years of relentless attacks on democratic traditions by former President Donald Trump and his allies left the country's future in doubt, and voters responded.
Manitoba announces $200 million to help ease strain on health-care system

Manitoba announces $200 million to help ease strain on health-care system

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised $200 million Thursday to ease the strain on the health-care system and add some 2,000 professionals to the front lines.
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