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New North Carolina Governor Josh Stein sworn in as another Democrat succeeds Roy Cooper

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's latest Democratic governor was sworn in to office on Wednesday, as Josh Stein succeeded Roy Cooper once again in a top elected position for the second time in eight years.
Jimmy the Baptist: Carter redefined ‘evangelical,’ from campaigns to race and women’s rights

Jimmy the Baptist: Carter redefined ‘evangelical,’ from campaigns to race and women’s rights

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Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter .
New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'

New year brings new Alberta taxes, electricity 'rate of last resort'

EDMONTON — Alberta’s electricity “rate of last resort” starts today, replacing the province’s previous default rate for consumers who don't have a contract. The rate is set at about 12 cents per kilowatt hour until 2027.
It's a new year. What financial changes take effect in 2025?

It's a new year. What financial changes take effect in 2025?

There are a few changes in federal policies that could affect Canadians' finances in the new year. Brian Quinlan, a chartered professional accountant with Allay LLP, says many of the changes are routine.
Trump's top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers

Trump's top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers

WASHINGTON — A new year will bring Donald Trump back to the White House and start a fresh wave of anxiety as America's closest neighbours prepare for the Republican's disruptive agenda and looming threats of massive tariffs.
Trump calls it the 'center of the universe.' Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for those seeking influence

Trump calls it the 'center of the universe.' Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for those seeking influence

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The cars begin lining up early in the morning to be screened by Secret Service agents under white tents near the fence that surrounds President-elect Donald Trump’s vast south Florida estate.
B.C. ringing in new year with home-flipping tax, with income tax rebate on the way

B.C. ringing in new year with home-flipping tax, with income tax rebate on the way

VICTORIA — A maximum 20-per-cent home-flipping tax is among new regulations taking effect in British Columbia as of Jan. 1, with a promised middle-income tax cut arriving in the coming months as well as a spring carbon tax increase.
Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter .
Dartmouth basketball players end their unionization attempt in anticipation of shifting NLRB

Dartmouth basketball players end their unionization attempt in anticipation of shifting NLRB

BOSTON (AP) — The Dartmouth men’s basketball team on Tuesday dropped its attempt to unionize, abruptly ending a push to become the first college athletes to bargain for a contract in order to avoid a potentially damaging precedent from a National Lab
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