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Prosecutors weigh perjury charge for ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg over civil fraud trial testimony

Prosecutors weigh perjury charge for ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg over civil fraud trial testimony

NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors are weighing a potential perjury charge against Donald Trump’s former corporate finance chief in connection with testimony he gave in October at the ex-president’s New York civil fraud trial , two people familiar
Wisconsin redistricting experts tell Supreme Court Republican map proposals are gerrymanders

Wisconsin redistricting experts tell Supreme Court Republican map proposals are gerrymanders

MADISON, Wis.
Tearful relatives of Maine mass shooting victims plead for change to prevent future tragedies

Tearful relatives of Maine mass shooting victims plead for change to prevent future tragedies

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Tearfully relaying scenes of blood, chaos and panic, family members of the victims of Maine's deadliest shooting described their unfathomable losses on Thursday as they implored an independent commission to make sure others neve
Florida House votes to loosen child labor laws a year after tougher immigrant employment law

Florida House votes to loosen child labor laws a year after tougher immigrant employment law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A year after Florida enacted a new law making it more difficult for employers to hire immigrants in the country illegally , the House passed a bill Thursday to let 16- and 17-year-olds work longer and later hours.
B.C. attorney general apologizes to Doukhobors, offers $10M 'compensation package'

B.C. attorney general apologizes to Doukhobors, offers $10M 'compensation package'

CASTLEGAR, B.C. — Elizabeth Hlookoff says she got teary as she watched British Columbia's attorney general apologize for what provincial authorities did to her family seven decades ago.
Increase in U.S. softwood lumber duties 'entirely unwarranted,' trade minister says

Increase in U.S. softwood lumber duties 'entirely unwarranted,' trade minister says

OTTAWA — The federal government is lashing out at the U.S. Commerce Department over plans to raise duties on Canadian softwood lumber. International Trade Minister Mary Ng says the U.S. has signalled it intends to raise duties to 13.
Ottawa to wait until after next federal election to expand assisted dying eligibility

Ottawa to wait until after next federal election to expand assisted dying eligibility

OTTAWA — Adults who want to use a mental illness as the sole basis for an assisted death will likely have to wait at least another three years, the Liberal government said Thursday.
'Preserving kids' choices': Alberta premier says transgender rules coming in fall

'Preserving kids' choices': Alberta premier says transgender rules coming in fall

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says changes underpinning new policies surrounding transgender youth will come in the fall legislature sitting, and she isn’t ruling out using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to uphold them.
The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid

The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will hold a crucial test vote next week on legislation that would pair new policies at the southern border with wartime aid for Ukraine and other American allies, leaders pressing ahead despite heavy skepticism from Repub
Mississippi House passes bill to legalize online sports betting

Mississippi House passes bill to legalize online sports betting

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House passed a bill Thursday that would legalize online sports betting, bringing the state one step closer to joining 29 other states that already allow the practice.