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State Department wants staff to report instances of alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term

State Department wants staff to report instances of alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Christian world commemorates Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday, the State Department has issued an appeal for its employees to report instances of alleged anti-Christian bias, including formal or informal actions due to o
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Trump proclaims himself 'in good shape,' but the results of his physical aren't immediately released

Trump proclaims himself 'in good shape,' but the results of his physical aren't immediately released

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had an annual physical Friday and concluded, “I did well,” praising his own heart, soul and cognitive ability while noting medical reports from White House doctors may not be ready until the weekend.
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Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That's created a political divide in Silicon Valley

Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That's created a political divide in Silicon Valley

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Like many in the tech industry, Jeremy Lyons used to think of himself as a relatively apolitical guy.
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As tariffs put trade between China and the US in peril, Chinese businesses ponder the future

As tariffs put trade between China and the US in peril, Chinese businesses ponder the future

When the first two rounds of 10% tariffs hit, Zou Guoqing, a Chinese exporter, groaned but didn't find the barriers insurmountable.
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School tax increases raise questions about Manitoba's property tax changes

School tax increases raise questions about Manitoba's property tax changes

WINNIPEG — Recent increases in school taxes have put a dent in the Manitoba government’s estimate of how many homeowners are better off under its new tax-credit system.
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New laws complicate Wyoming's abortion situation as bans set to be argued in state Supreme Court

New laws complicate Wyoming's abortion situation as bans set to be argued in state Supreme Court

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — When a Wyoming woman phoned the state’s only abortion clinic recently to make an appointment to end her pregnancy, she received news that complicated her life even more.
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As Congress tables proxy voting, state lawmakers seek solutions for parents who serve in office

As Congress tables proxy voting, state lawmakers seek solutions for parents who serve in office

As a bipartisan measure to allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy has failed, some lawmakers hope their states can find solutions to bring and keep younger women in state capitols. Republican Florida Rep.
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Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums

Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affordable for Canadian families.
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Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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An emboldened anti-abortion faction wants women who have abortions to face criminal charges

An emboldened anti-abortion faction wants women who have abortions to face criminal charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Kristan Hawkins, president of the national anti-abortion group Students for Life, tours college campuses, she has grown accustomed to counterprotests from abortion rights activists.
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