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Potential signature fraud in Michigan threatens to disrupt congressional races

Potential signature fraud in Michigan threatens to disrupt congressional races

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Fraudulent signatures could upend Michigan's congressional races this year as each declared GOP U.S. Senate candidate faces new calls to investigate their attempts to get on the August primary ballot and a Democratic U.S.
Prime minister promotes school nutrition program at Winnipeg school

Prime minister promotes school nutrition program at Winnipeg school

WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a stop at a Winnipeg school to promote his government's school nutrition program. He says the plan would provide meals to 400,000 more children across the country to help them learn.
Former top Baltimore prosecutor applies for presidential pardon

Former top Baltimore prosecutor applies for presidential pardon

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s former top prosecutor Marilyn Mosby has applied for a presidential pardon ahead of sentencing on her recent perjury and mortgage fraud convictions , according to The Baltimore Sun .
Bank chief executives summoned to House of Commons environment committee

Bank chief executives summoned to House of Commons environment committee

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee has summoned Canada's big five bank CEOs to talk about the environmental and climate impacts of the financial system.
Judge says South Carolina can enforce 6-week abortion ban amid dispute over when a heartbeat begins

Judge says South Carolina can enforce 6-week abortion ban amid dispute over when a heartbeat begins

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state judge has ruled that South Carolina can continue to enforce a ban on nearly all abortions around six weeks after conception as an appeal continues on what exactly defines a heartbeat under the law.
After blaming his 2020 loss on mail balloting, Trump tries to make GOP voters believe it’s OK now

After blaming his 2020 loss on mail balloting, Trump tries to make GOP voters believe it’s OK now

Marta Moehring voted the way she prefers in Nebraska's Republican primary Tuesday — in person, at her west Omaha polling place. She didn’t even consider taking advantage of the state’s no-excuse mail-in ballot process.
Gunman's family told deputy before Maine's deadliest shooting that they hadn't removed his weapons

Gunman's family told deputy before Maine's deadliest shooting that they hadn't removed his weapons

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Police have said repeatedly in the aftermath of Maine’s deadliest shooting that officers thought the gunman's family had been taking his weapons away.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's state primary and Democratic presidential caucus

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's state primary and Democratic presidential caucus

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Idaho voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide primaries for the U.S. House and the state legislature, one contest will be noticeably absent from the ballot: the race for the White House.
GOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audio

GOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audio

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two House committees moved ahead Thursday with contempt charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to turn over audio from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel , advancing the matter after the Wh