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Bolsonaro says he may return to Brazil in the coming weeks

Bolsonaro says he may return to Brazil in the coming weeks

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Former President Jair Bolsonaro said Saturday he intends to return to Brazil “in the following weeks.
California 2024 US Senate contest kicks off at furious pace

California 2024 US Senate contest kicks off at furious pace

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s U.S. Senate race is unfolding at a furious pace, with candidates reporting seven-figure fundraising and holding competing rallies and campaign events more than a year before the 2024 primary election.
How will Toronto's transfer of mayoral powers work? An explainer on what lies ahead

How will Toronto's transfer of mayoral powers work? An explainer on what lies ahead

TORONTO — Mayor John Tory shocked Torontonians and the political sphere late Friday when he admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship" with a former member of his staff and abruptly announced plans to resign from the city's top job.
1st infant in Kentucky surrendered anonymously at 'baby box'

1st infant in Kentucky surrendered anonymously at 'baby box'

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has seen its first infant anonymously dropped off at one of its “baby box” safe surrender locations.
Who is Jennifer McKelvie? Likely interim mayor's work spans from science to politics

Who is Jennifer McKelvie? Likely interim mayor's work spans from science to politics

The abrupt resignation of Toronto Mayor John Tory has thrust deputy leader Jennifer McKelvie into the spotlight.
Incoming Toronto mayor has large mandate, opportunity for new directions after Tory

Incoming Toronto mayor has large mandate, opportunity for new directions after Tory

TORONTO — The surprise resignation of Toronto Mayor John Tory has put the city's future in flux while presenting an opportunity to move matters of pressing public interest in a new direction, political observers said Saturday as they processed the ab

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; Reps. James Comer, R-Ky., and Pete Aguilar, D-Calif. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Govs. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, and Phil Murphy, D-N.J.; Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn.

New Hampshire students protest urinal ban in gender debate

MILFORD, N.H. — Dozens of students walked out of their New Hampshire school after the district banned urinals in a compromise to a proposal that would have blocked children from using facilities based on their gender identity.
Trudeau travelling to Bahamas next week to meet with Caribbean political leaders

Trudeau travelling to Bahamas next week to meet with Caribbean political leaders

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be travelling to the Bahamas next week to meet with his counterparts from 20 Caribbean governments. A release from Trudeau's office says he will be in Nassau on Feb.
Schools become flashpoint for Republicans eyeing White House

Schools become flashpoint for Republicans eyeing White House

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has called for parents to elect and fire school principals. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.