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Jimmy Carter's state funeral has started. Here's what to know

Jimmy Carter's state funeral has started. Here's what to know

ATLANTA (AP) — Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter begin Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
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Jimmy Carter's flag-draped casket is on its way to Atlanta as 39th president's state funeral begins

Jimmy Carter's flag-draped casket is on its way to Atlanta as 39th president's state funeral begins

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Jimmy Carter 's long public goodbye began Saturday in Georgia, with the 39th U.S.
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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump .
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Jimmy Carter's 6-day state funeral begins with a motorcade through south Georgia

Jimmy Carter's 6-day state funeral begins with a motorcade through south Georgia

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Jimmy Carter 's long public goodbye began Saturday in south Georgia where the 39th U.S. president's life began more than 100 years ago.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead

House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) — This time was supposed to be different.
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Thirty years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?

Thirty years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?

MONTREAL — Ten years ago, Jean-François Lisée predicted that Quebec’s independence movement would be reborn. “It could rise again given the right circumstances,” he said in 2015. “What could trigger it, I cannot say.
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Trump's sentencing is set for Jan. 10. Here's what could happen next

Trump's sentencing is set for Jan. 10. Here's what could happen next

NEW YORK (AP) — Faced with the never-before-seen dilemma of how, when or even whether to sentence a former and future U.S.
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Jimmy Carter's state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know

Jimmy Carter's state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know

ATLANTA (AP) — Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter begin Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
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Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits

Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits

TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January, they may look to Canada's health agencies for guidance — and find some conflicting advice.
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Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed frustration that flags will be flying at half-staff when he takes office later this month.
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