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The Latest: Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination over tight GOP House margin

The Latest: Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination over tight GOP House margin

The White House withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S.
New York rapper who joined Trump in campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murder

New York rapper who joined Trump in campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murder

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City rapper who joined President Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges after prosecutors say he used earnings from his music career to fuel gang violenc
Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambers

Georgia bill to codify IVF heads to governor after getting overwhelming support in both chambers

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming approval from the state Senate Thursday, setting it up to move to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for his signature.
Georgia's Brian Kemp would tie for the nation's top-paid governor under a pay-raise proposal

Georgia's Brian Kemp would tie for the nation's top-paid governor under a pay-raise proposal

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Brian Kemp could tie New York’s Kathy Hochul for the highest-paid state governor under a proposal made Thursday.
How this auto union leader's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again

How this auto union leader's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has once again scrambled the politics of organized labor and the working class with his planned tariffs on auto imports.
Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location

Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for a right-wing U.S. organization – but neither side would disclose the location.

Cornell student activist denied bid to immediately stop the government from trying to deport him

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge on Thursday declined to immediately block the U.S. government from taking steps to deport a Cornell University student whose visa was revoked over his participation in campus demonstrations. U.S.
FAA acknowledges it must do better after deadly DC air collision

FAA acknowledges it must do better after deadly DC air collision

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration told Congress during a hearing Thursday about a midair collision over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people that the agency must do more to ensure flying remains safe.
Under Tennessee bill, students would be taught marriage before kids as one key to success

Under Tennessee bill, students would be taught marriage before kids as one key to success

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's public schools could soon be required to teach that the keys to a successful life include following a proper sequence of events: high school, job or higher education, marriage and then children.
EPA offers industrial polluters a way to avoid rules on mercury, arsenic and other toxic chemicals

EPA offers industrial polluters a way to avoid rules on mercury, arsenic and other toxic chemicals

WASHINGTON (AP) — As part of a push to roll back dozens of environmental regulations , the Trump administration is offering coal-fired power plants and other industrial polluters a chance for exemptions from requirements to reduce emissions of toxic
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