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Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing

Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing

NEW YORK (AP) — On the 31st floor of what was once a towering office building in downtown Manhattan, construction workers lay down steel bracing for what will soon anchor a host of residential amenities: a catering station, lounge, fire pit and gas g
Ottawa will host celebrations to mark coronation of King Charles

Ottawa will host celebrations to mark coronation of King Charles

OTTAWA — Canadians will be able to celebrate the coronation of King Charles at a special event in Ottawa on May 6. The federal Heritage Department says an hour-long program is being prepared to mark the occasion featuring music, art and poetry.
Auditor general won't review Trudeau Foundation donations, says it's out of scope

Auditor general won't review Trudeau Foundation donations, says it's out of scope

OTTAWA — The office of the federal auditor general says it will not investigate private donations received by the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, despite a letter from the board's chair requesting an audit.
What's behind the looming 'x-date' on the US debt limit?

What's behind the looming 'x-date' on the US debt limit?

WASHINGTON (AP) — In January, the U.S. government ran up against its legal borrowing limit of $31.381 trillion, and the Treasury Department began implementing “extraordinary measures” to avoid missing payments on its bills.
European leaders commit to more wind energy production

European leaders commit to more wind energy production

BRUSSELS (AP) — A group of Western European nations led by Germany and France on Monday committed to massively ramp up the production of clean energy from wind turbines in the North Sea, to both meet climate targets and reduce their strategic energy
Michigan official gets house arrest for 2020 ballot sabotage

Michigan official gets house arrest for 2020 ballot sabotage

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A local official in Michigan accused of breaking a seal on a ballot box in her own election to ensure that votes couldn't be recounted was sentenced Monday to six months of house arrest.
Some DeSantis allies feel growing urgency to launch 2024 bid

Some DeSantis allies feel growing urgency to launch 2024 bid

Inside the Florida statehouse, Gov. Ron DeSantis' Republican allies say they're working “at warp speed” to finish their legislative business.
Supreme Court takes social media cases with echoes of Trump

Supreme Court takes social media cases with echoes of Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether public officials can block critics from commenting on their social media accounts, an issue that previously came up in a case involving former President Donald Trump.
High court denies energy companies' appeals in climate suits

High court denies energy companies' appeals in climate suits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected appeals from oil and gas companies that are fighting lawsuits from state and local governments over whether they can be held responsible for harms resulting from global warming .
What's behind sexual assault lawsuit against Donald Trump?

What's behind sexual assault lawsuit against Donald Trump?

NEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump ran for and served as president, over a dozen women publicly accused him of sexual assault and harassment. Most of those claims — all denied by Trump — were never taken to court. None has gone to trial.
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