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Parti Québécois captures Jean-Talon riding in Quebec byelection, adds fourth seat

Parti Québécois captures Jean-Talon riding in Quebec byelection, adds fourth seat

QUEBEC — The Parti Québécois handily won the hotly contested byelection in the Quebec City riding of Jean-Talon on Monday night, capturing a seat held by the governing Coalition Avenir Québec since 2019.
California governor chooses labor leader and Democratic insider to fill Feinstein's Senate seat

California governor chooses labor leader and Democratic insider to fill Feinstein's Senate seat

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When California Gov. Gavin Newsom needed to fill the U.S. Senate seat of his late mentor Dianne Feinstein, he could have turned to a big-city mayor, a member of Congress or a powerful legislator.
Sheriff Paul Penzone of Arizona's Maricopa County says he's stepping down a year early in January

Sheriff Paul Penzone of Arizona's Maricopa County says he's stepping down a year early in January

PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone announced Monday that he is resigning in January, a full year before his term ends.
Manitoba Tory Leader Heather Stefanson stands by ads opposing landfill search

Manitoba Tory Leader Heather Stefanson stands by ads opposing landfill search

WINNIPEG — During her first appearance in Winnipeg in more than a week, Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson stood by her party's decision to take out billboard and newspaper ads that highlighted the province's decision not to
Gaetz launches effort to bring down McCarthy, but removing the House speaker is no easy task

Gaetz launches effort to bring down McCarthy, but removing the House speaker is no easy task

WASHINGTON (AP) — “How would you be different as speaker, compared to Mr.
New Baltimore police commissioner confirmed by City Council despite recent challenges

New Baltimore police commissioner confirmed by City Council despite recent challenges

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore City Council on Monday confirmed Richard Worley as the city’s new police commissioner, a leadership change that comes amid an ongoing push for reform of the embattled agency that began after Freddie Gray’s 2015 death.
Trump seethes through the start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth

Trump seethes through the start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth

NEW YORK (AP) — Aggrieved and defiant, former President Donald Trump spent a day in court Monday for the sometimes testy start of a trial in a fraud lawsuit that could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties.
Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled

Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has yet to issue mandate letters for his cabinet ministers, leaving those in new roles without clear marching orders two months after announcing an overhaul to his front bench.
Judge plans May trial for US Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case

Judge plans May trial for US Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge is planning a spring trial for U.S. Sen.

Manitoba Tories say economic growth, lower taxes are key parts of election platform

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson reiterated promises to cut taxes, spend new money on health care and tackle crime in her final announcement before Tuesday's election.
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