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As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another

As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another

WASHINGTON (AP) — The infighting and backstabbing that plagued President Donald Trump’s first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty.
Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia renews bid to get two whales from France

Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia renews bid to get two whales from France

HALIFAX — The group behind a project to build North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales in Nova Scotia has renewed its bid to provide a seaside sanctuary for two killer whales living in a shuttered marine park in France. But the U.S.
Immigrants in the US unlawfully can drive legally in 19 states. Now some states want to stop them

Immigrants in the US unlawfully can drive legally in 19 states. Now some states want to stop them

As drivers on U.S. highways cross from one state to another, they often are greeted by a large “Welcome to ....” sign. But not all drivers are welcome in every state.
DC weighs layoffs and other cuts as House Republicans leave the city budget in limbo

DC weighs layoffs and other cuts as House Republicans leave the city budget in limbo

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser tried to keep the focus on a groundbreaking ceremony for a new mixed-used development.
Alberta reports 29 new cases of measles, bringing total to 118

Alberta reports 29 new cases of measles, bringing total to 118

EDMONTON — Health officials in Alberta are reporting 29 new cases of measles, bringing the province's total to 118 since early March.
Vancouver Island city-owned clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says

Vancouver Island city-owned clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says

COLWOOD — A British Columbia city on Vancouver Island that's hiring doctors as municipal employees is "very close" to hiring two more physicians, and its mayor believes it will eventually exceed its goal of hiring eight in total.
Inside the investigation, seizure and death of Peanut the social media star squirrel

Inside the investigation, seizure and death of Peanut the social media star squirrel

New York environmental workers who came with a warrant looking for Peanut the squirrel found the scampering social media star on a bathtub. His housemate, Fred the raccoon, was in a suitcase in a bedroom closet. Soon after the Oct.

Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president's Interior pick

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — When North Dakota’s petroleum association was going to hold a banquet honoring top fracking executives last year, it turned to Gov. Doug Burgum.

Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president's Interior pick

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — When North Dakota's petroleum association was going to hold a banquet honoring top fracking executives last year, it turned to Gov. Doug Burgum.
Miscommunication blamed for some Manitoba inmates being unable to vote: report

Miscommunication blamed for some Manitoba inmates being unable to vote: report

WINNIPEG — Roughly half of the inmates at a jail west of Winnipeg couldn't vote in the last provincial election due to a series of events that included miscommunication among election workers, a report from Manitoba's elections commissioner says.
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