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Georgia's top court rejects Trump attempt to thwart prosecutor in 2020 election investigation
Georgia's highest court Monday rejected a request by former President Donald Trump to block a district attorney from prosecuting him for his actions in wake of the 2020 election. The Georgia Supreme C...
Jul 17, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic receives international recognition for sustainability initiatives
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) has received international recognition for its efforts in energy innovation and emissions reduction. As part of the 2023 International Green Gown Awards, RDP was recognized ...
Jul 17, 2023
Opposition says Alberta dragging feet on CPP pension reform to manipulate outcome
Alberta is entering the fourth year of debate over whether to ditch the Canada Pension Plan and the Opposition NDP is accusing the United Conservative government of dragging its feet in order to sway ...
Jul 17, 2023
Raptors waive guard-forward Joe Wieskamp
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have waived guard-forward Joe Wieskamp, the team announced Monday. The 23-year-old had signed a multi-year deal with Toronto on Feb. 11 after a pair of 10-day contracts i...
Jul 17, 2023
In California's wide-open Senate race, Rep. Adam Schiff builds big fundraising edge
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The crowded 2024 contest to fill the seat of retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is considered wide open, but U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff has built a substantial fundraising ed...
Jul 17, 2023
Potential jurors share strong feelings about Trump ahead of trial over Michael Cohen's legal fees
NEW YORK (AP) - Jury selection began Monday in Michael Cohen's civil lawsuit against the Trump Organization, in which the former president's personal attorney and fixer claims he is owed more than $1 ...
Jul 17, 2023
Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black district, despite Supreme Court ruling
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Republicans, under orders of the U.S. Supreme Court to redraw congressional districts to give minority voters a greater voice in elections, rejected calls Monday to cra...
Jul 17, 2023
Trial scheduled for man charged in major drug and weapons seizure in Olds
A four-day trial has been scheduled for a man police describe as a suspected drug dealer and repeat offender, charged in a major drug and weapons seizure in Olds last year.Eric Donald Becker, 34, is s...
Jul 17, 2023
Atlanta petition drive to stop 'Cop City' is 'futile,' city's attorneys argue
ATLANTA (AP) - An ongoing petition drive to halt the construction of a police and firefighter training center is "futile" and "invalid," attorneys for the city of Atlanta argued in a court filing Mond...
Jul 17, 2023
Abortion in Iowa is legal again, for now, after a judge blocks new restrictions
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An Iowa judge on Monday temporarily blocked the state's new ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, just days after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the measure into ...
Jul 17, 2023