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Independent Dan Osborn launches new US Senate bid to challenge Nebraska Republican Pete Ricketts

Independent Dan Osborn launches new US Senate bid to challenge Nebraska Republican Pete Ricketts

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A former labor union boss who drew national headlines in his race last year as an independent candidate challenging Nebraska Republican U.S. Sen.
Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be made permanent

Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be made permanent

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for the state to permanently enact a ban on conversion therapy in a ruling that gives the governor more power over how state laws are enacted.
Trump says he's 'not happy' with Putin and blames him for 'killing a lot of people' in Ukraine

Trump says he's 'not happy' with Putin and blames him for 'killing a lot of people' in Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's “not happy” with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin , saying Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine is “killing a lot of people” on both sides.
The Latest: Trump and Netanyahu to meet for second day in a row at the White House

The Latest: Trump and Netanyahu to meet for second day in a row at the White House

President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be back at the White House on Tuesday to meet with him. Netanyahu’s office confirmed the two will meet at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Competition Bureau gets court order in Amazon probe into pricing policy

Competition Bureau gets court order in Amazon probe into pricing policy

GATINEAU — The Competition Bureau says it has obtained a court order as part of its probe into Amazon’s conduct related to its online Canadian marketplace. The regulator is investigating Amazon's fair pricing policy.
Highly anticipated Quebec byelection in Arthabaska riding to be held Aug. 11

Highly anticipated Quebec byelection in Arthabaska riding to be held Aug. 11

QUÉBEC — Quebec's government has announced that a hotly contested byelection northeast of Montreal will take place Aug. 11.
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family

Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family

IQALUIT — The premier of Nunavut announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall. P.J.
Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing

Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says pastors who endorse political candidates from the pulpit should not have to risk losing their tax-exempt status.
Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war

Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war

OTTAWA — As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in Gaza, one Israeli junior minister says her government won't submit to international investigations of the war that it feels are meant to undermine the state's legitimacy.
B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of video games such as Electronic Arts hire additional staff and invest money locally.
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