Politics

Ecuador's president dismisses legislature as it tries to oust him, in a move that promises turmoil

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The president of Ecuador dismissed the legislature Wednesday in a move that promised more turmoil around a conservative leader who has been unable to enact a business-friendly agenda as the South American country experiences an

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Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — A resolution to expel Rep. George Santos , R-N.Y.

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Connecticut lawmakers, shaken by death of a collegaue, pass bill to deter wrong-way drivers

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers, shaken by the death of a colleague killed in a wrong-way crash earlier this year, unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that attempts to curtail the growing problem of wrong-way drivers.

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Independent candidate becomes first elected Black mayor of Colorado Springs

DENVER (AP) — An independent candidate defeated a longtime Republican office holder to become the first elected Black mayor in Colorado Springs, Colorado's second-largest city with a history of being a conservative stronghold.

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Ontario to dissolve Region of Peel, government sources say

TORONTO — Ontario will announce Thursday that it is dissolving the Region of Peel, which includes the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, senior government sources say.

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Alberta NDP promises more money, resources for front-line emergency medical care

EDMONTON — Alberta’s NDP is promising to increase funding for emergency medical services if it wins the election on May 29.

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Nunavut declares state of emergency to help restore water services in Kinngait

KINNGAIT — The Nunavut government has declared a state of emergency in Kinngait to help restore water services in the hamlet.

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Parents hope to keep Tennessee school shooter's 'dangerous and harmful' writings secret

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

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Illinois Democrats say abortion-access protections are a promise: 'You're safe here'

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois.

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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky signals focus on family values in closely watched fall race

VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) — As Kentucky Gov.

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