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Ambitious plans to rebuild after fire destroys Telegraph Cove landmarks

Ambitious plans to rebuild after fire destroys Telegraph Cove landmarks

The fire destroyed the Whale Interpretive Centre, about a third of a historic pier, the Old Saltery Pub, Killer Whale Cafe, Wastell Manor heritage house and the Prince of Whales whale-watching office and staff housing.
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Meet the Danish-Swedish farmdog, the newest breed in the American Kennel Club's lineup

Meet the Danish-Swedish farmdog, the newest breed in the American Kennel Club's lineup

NEW YORK (AP) — Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club's lineup of recognized breeds . Or you might say “hej.” The Danish-Swedish farmdog — yep, that's the official name — joins the pack this week.
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Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again.
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With a nod to her mentor Shirley Chisholm, Rep. Barbara Lee exits Congress as a renegade herself

With a nod to her mentor Shirley Chisholm, Rep. Barbara Lee exits Congress as a renegade herself

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Barbara Lee has always stood apart, a matter-of-fact renegade with a long list of firsts. In high school, she was the first Black student to integrate her Southern California cheerleading squad.
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Biden is giving the 2nd highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional committee

Biden is giving the 2nd highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional committee

President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry.
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Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies

Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A court in southeastern Bangladesh on Thursday rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groups.
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British rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of his Rolls-Royce

British rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of his Rolls-Royce

LONDON (AP) — British rapper Stormzy was banned from driving for nine months on Thursday after admitting he drove his Rolls-Royce through London while using his phone. The 31-year-old whose real name is Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr.
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British rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of his Rolls-Royce

British rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of his Rolls-Royce

LONDON (AP) — British rapper Stormzy was banned from driving for nine months on Thursday after admitting he drove his Rolls-Royce through London while using his phone. The 31-year-old whose real name is Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr.
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Hybrid minivan test: Edmunds compares the Kia Carnival Hybrid and Toyota Sienna

Hybrid minivan test: Edmunds compares the Kia Carnival Hybrid and Toyota Sienna

It was a bold move when the current-generation Toyota Sienna debuted five years ago exclusively as a hybrid.
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Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stekala says he is gay and mourns loss of partner

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish world-class ski jumper Andrzej Stekala began the new year with a public coming out and a message mourning his partner whom he lost in November.
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