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Prosecutor won't file criminal charges over purchase of $19K lectern by Arkansas governor's office

Prosecutor won't file criminal charges over purchase of $19K lectern by Arkansas governor's office

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A prosecutor said Friday he will not file any criminal charges over the purchase of a $19,000 lectern by the office of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that attracted nationwide scrutiny.
Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi testifies about her father in his federal gun trial, ending 1st week

Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi testifies about her father in his federal gun trial, ending 1st week

WILMINGTON, Del.
N.B. legislature wraps up before election with tense exchanges and emotional speeches

N.B. legislature wraps up before election with tense exchanges and emotional speeches

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick legislature wrapped up its work on Friday for what was expected to be the last time before the provincial election, with campaign-style statements from party leaders offering a taste of what's to come in the weeks and
Virani open to change Online Harms bill; Tories say modernize current laws instead

Virani open to change Online Harms bill; Tories say modernize current laws instead

OTTAWA — Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani said Friday he's open to amending the government's long-awaited legislation aimed at protecting Canadians against online harms, while the Opposition Conservatives say the Liberals should instead move fast
Google signs deal with organization to distribute $100M to Canadian news companies

Google signs deal with organization to distribute $100M to Canadian news companies

OTTAWA — Google announced which organization it has selected to distribute the $100 million the tech giant has promised to Canadian news companies Friday.
Biden looks to Pointe du Hoc to inspire the push for democracy abroad and at home

Biden looks to Pointe du Hoc to inspire the push for democracy abroad and at home

POINTE DU HOC, France (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday summoned Americans to defend democracy from threats at home and abroad — and cast an implicit contrast with Donald Trump — as he drew on the heroism of Army Rangers who scaled the seaside cli
Joe Manchin isn't a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mind

Joe Manchin isn't a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mind

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Every election cycle, it seems, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia tries to find the best fit for himself, dragging both sides of the political aisle — and an entire home-state electorate — along for a wobbly ride.
1,900 New Jersey ballots whose envelopes were opened early must be counted, judge rules

1,900 New Jersey ballots whose envelopes were opened early must be counted, judge rules

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A state judge on Friday ruled that some 1,900 mail ballots in a New Jersey county whose envelopes were prematurely opened should be accepted and counted. Superior Court Judge Michael J.
A new account rekindles allegations that Trump disrespected Black people on 'The Apprentice'

A new account rekindles allegations that Trump disrespected Black people on 'The Apprentice'

Gene Folkes had just been jettisoned as a contestant on “The Apprentice” and was commiserating with a crew member at a bar inside the lobby of Trump Tower.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.
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