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No state has axed its income tax on wages in 45 years. Now 2 Southern states are on a path to do so

No state has axed its income tax on wages in 45 years. Now 2 Southern states are on a path to do so

About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. But with recent actions in Mississippi and Kentucky, two states now are on a path to do so, if their economies keep growing.
Colorado artist denies trying to distort Trump in portrait

Colorado artist denies trying to distort Trump in portrait

A Colorado artist denies trying to distort Donald Trump's likeness in a portrait that hung until recently in the state Capitol and says the president's criticisms are hurting her business.
'Special to the world': Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

'Special to the world': Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

DRUMHELLER — A plan to send Tyra the tyrannosaurus, the popular tourist attraction that towers over the skyline in Drumheller, Alta., into proverbial extinction has sparked demands that she be spared.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Election campaign and trade The federal election heads into its third week with the party leaders trying to pitch themselves as the best person to stand up to Donal
With 8.7m birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what's next

With 8.7m birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what's next

VANCOUVER — There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from the devastating waves of avian flu, leaving them to assess the toll of outbreaks spanning more than three years that saw millions of birds culled at hundreds of farms.
State Supreme Courts have become an electoral battleground. But some states choose a different path

State Supreme Courts have become an electoral battleground. But some states choose a different path

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court drew $100 million in campaign spending, attack ads and the attention of President Donald Trump and close ally Elon Musk . While its spending set a record for a U.S.
'Tree police': Quebec town charges $200 fee for homeowners with treeless yards

'Tree police': Quebec town charges $200 fee for homeowners with treeless yards

MONTREAL — In the town of St-Amable, Que., it's plant or pay up.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Hands Off Protests

PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Hands Off Protests

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Storms tore up two of America's most iconic trails. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs

Storms tore up two of America's most iconic trails. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs

CAMPO, Calif. (AP) — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet them at the start and lay bare the difficulties ahead.
Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors

Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors

OTTAWA — The Conservative and Liberal leaders are promising measures to bolster Canada's economy in the face of the trade war with the U.S., as the NDP pledges to make sure more Canadians have access to a family doctor.
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