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Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

A sweeping new U.S.
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Republicans running for New Jersey governor swing at one another in first debate

Republicans running for New Jersey governor swing at one another in first debate

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Four candidates competing in New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial primary spared few punches Tuesday when they faced off in their first debate ahead of the June 10 vote. State Sen.
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Kentucky lawmakers send bill to cut the state's income tax to the governor. He supports it.

Kentucky lawmakers send bill to cut the state's income tax to the governor. He supports it.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers completed their work Tuesday to reduce the state’s individual income tax rate, delivering on a top Republican priority just five days into this year's session.
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After September's deadly school shooting in Georgia, a call goes out for greater gun control

After September's deadly school shooting in Georgia, a call goes out for greater gun control

ATLANTA (AP) — A day after Georgia Republican House Speaker Jon Burns unveiled school safety legislation , Democrats and families from Apalachee High School said they want more — namely, gun safety laws.
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B.C. fast-tracking 18 mining and energy projects in face of U.S. tariff threat

B.C. fast-tracking 18 mining and energy projects in face of U.S. tariff threat

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has released a list of 18 critical mineral and energy projects worth roughly $20 billion that it said it's working to accelerate in the face of ongoing tariff threats from the United States.
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Judge blocks transfers of 3 transgender inmates to men's prison

Judge blocks transfers of 3 transgender inmates to men's prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge agreed Tuesday to temporarily block prison officials from transferring three incarcerated transgender women to men’s facilities and terminating their access to hormone therapy under an executive order signed by Presi
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The Latest: Trump says he wants US to take charge of Gaza Strip at press conference with Netanyahu

The Latest: Trump says he wants US to take charge of Gaza Strip at press conference with Netanyahu

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere .
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FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations

FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI agents who participated in investigations related to President Donald Trump have sued over Justice Department efforts to develop a list of employees involved in those inquiries that they fear could be a precursor to mass firings
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Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, putting Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm

Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, putting Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S.
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Court upholds suspension of LSU professor who vulgarly criticized Trump and Louisiana Governor

Court upholds suspension of LSU professor who vulgarly criticized Trump and Louisiana Governor

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana appeals court on Tuesday upheld the suspension of an LSU law professor who criticized Gov. Jeff Landry and President Donald Trump using vulgar language.
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