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Live updates: Trump visits main U.S. military base in Middle East as violence flares in Gaza

Live updates: Trump visits main U.S. military base in Middle East as violence flares in Gaza

President Donald Trump on Thursday visited a U.S. base installation at the center of American involvement in the Middle East as he uses his four-day visit to Gulf states to reject the “interventionism” of America’s past in the region.
Alabama lawmakers approve additional legal protections for police officers

Alabama lawmakers approve additional legal protections for police officers

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday approved enhanced legal protections for police officers, changes that Republicans said show support for law enforcement but Democrats called “a green light to kill Black folks.
Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern

Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has made 11th-hour changes to controversial proposed legislation, declaring that no separation referendum question could threaten First Nations' existing treaty rights.
Joly says Honda still committed to EV investments after $15-billion project delayed

Joly says Honda still committed to EV investments after $15-billion project delayed

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Honda Canada remains "fully committed" to major electric-vehicle investments in Canada after the company announced Tuesday that it was pausing a multibillion-dollar EV project in Ontario.
Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade trip to reduce U.S. reliance

Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade trip to reduce U.S. reliance

VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby said a trade mission to Asia next month will help the province become the "engine of a new Canada," but an economist says B.C. also needs to take steps at home to become more competitive.
Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Here is how California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to address a $12 billion budget shortfall

Here is how California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to address a $12 billion budget shortfall

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Gov. Ivey signs a bill regulating the sale of hemp products

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed legislation putting new regulations on gummies, drinks and other products containing cannabinoids from hemp, a legal variety of the marijuana plant.
Trump appeals for Qatar's help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear program

Trump appeals for Qatar's help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear program

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — President Donald Trump urged Qatar on Wednesday to use its influence over Iran to persuade the country's leadership to reach an agreement with the U.S. to dial back its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Canada welcomes UN body's decision holding Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy

Canada welcomes UN body's decision holding Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is welcoming a recent decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization to hold Russia responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.