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Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot

Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians won't be voting this November on a policy that would have required schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Alberta UCP government limits debate on contentious bills, drawing Opposition anger

Alberta UCP government limits debate on contentious bills, drawing Opposition anger

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is limiting legislature debate time to pass four controversial bills, a tactic the Opposition New Democrats say runs roughshod over the democratic process.
Prosecutors build their case at bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez with emails and texts

Prosecutors build their case at bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez with emails and texts

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors were presenting their bribery case against New Jersey Sen.
Kennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monuments

Kennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monuments

PHOENIX (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has condemned the removal of Confederate statues, saying he had a “visceral reaction against" the destruction of monuments honoring southern leaders from the Civil War. Robert E.

Judge weighs arguments in case seeking to disqualify ranked choice repeal measure from Alaska ballot

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State election officials acted properly when they allowed sponsors of a measure aimed at repealing Alaska's ranked choice voting system to fix mistakes with dozens of petition booklets after they were already turned in, an attor
Humboldt Broncos families fight to keep Saskatchewan government named in lawsuit

Humboldt Broncos families fight to keep Saskatchewan government named in lawsuit

REGINA — Lawyers for several Humboldt Broncos families were in court Tuesday fighting a bid by the government of Saskatchewan to have it removed as a defendant in a lawsuit over the deadly bus crash in 2018.
Trudeau 'in no way' supports Israeli offensive in Rafah, but is mum on taking action

Trudeau 'in no way' supports Israeli offensive in Rafah, but is mum on taking action

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is "horrified" by Israeli strikes that killed civilians in Rafah earlier this week, but walked away from reporters when asked what he will do about it.
Could a Senate bill cause age verification laws to apply to Netflix? Experts say yes

Could a Senate bill cause age verification laws to apply to Netflix? Experts say yes

OTTAWA — Canada's privacy czar and a government official are warning that a Senate bill proposing to block minors from "sexually explicit material" online could apply to streaming services such as Netflix.
Saskatchewan NDP asks Speaker to call meeting on gun allegation, invite investigation

Saskatchewan NDP asks Speaker to call meeting on gun allegation, invite investigation

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition is calling on the Speaker to set the wheels in motion for a third-party investigation into gun-carrying and bullying behaviour inside the legislature.
Trump endorses challenger to Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good ahead of closely watched Virginia primary

Trump endorses challenger to Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good ahead of closely watched Virginia primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican opponent of a Virginia congressman who leads the hard-right House Freedom Caucus in what could be a defining moment in the GOP primary set for June 18.