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Republican lawsuits challenge mail ballot deadlines. Could they upend voting across the country?

Republican lawsuits challenge mail ballot deadlines. Could they upend voting across the country?

Republicans are challenging extended mail ballot deadlines in at least two states in a legal maneuver that could have widespread implications for mail voting before the presidential election in November.
Ottawa declassifies more details from Rodal report on Nazi war criminals in Canada

Ottawa declassifies more details from Rodal report on Nazi war criminals in Canada

OTTAWA — The federal government is releasing previously classified details from a report that outlines the extent to which Canada provided a safe haven to former Nazis during the Cold War.
Ontario municipal staff say $85.5M cut risks success of $10-a-day child-care program

Ontario municipal staff say $85.5M cut risks success of $10-a-day child-care program

TORONTO — The municipal staff who administer the child-care system across Ontario are telling Education Minister Stephen Lecce that an $85.5-million cut to their budgets puts the success of the $10-a-day program at risk.
'A lot at risk': Child advocate suggests collaboration to address youth mental health

'A lot at risk': Child advocate suggests collaboration to address youth mental health

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has yet to tackle systemic causes of youth suicide and addictions despite attempting to address dozens of recommendations put forth by the province's child and youth advocate, a report from her office suggests.
6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence and risk in California's illegal pot market

6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence and risk in California's illegal pot market

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The slayings of six men last week at a remote desert crossroads that authorities believe stemmed from a soured illegal cannabis deal spotlighted a longstanding problem in California: a thriving underground marijuana market despite
What to know as Republicans governors consider sending more National Guard to the Texas border

What to know as Republicans governors consider sending more National Guard to the Texas border

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As Republicans cheer on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's escalating feud with the Biden administration over immigration enforcement, some governors are considering deploying National Guard members to the border — again. Florida Gov.
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'

Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney on Thursday appealed a judge's dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over what it described as Gov.
Oregon high court says 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection

Oregon high court says 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Supreme Court said Thursday that 10 Republican state senators who staged a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion, transgender health care and gun rights cannot run for reelection.
Georgia restricts Fulton County's access to voter registration system after cyber intrusion

Georgia restricts Fulton County's access to voter registration system after cyber intrusion

ATLANTA (AP) — An apparent cyberattack that affected government operations in Georgia’s most populous county is creating challenges for its election office as it prepares for the state's March 12 presidential primary.
Fundraising scandal: Quebec governing party to stop collecting political donations

Fundraising scandal: Quebec governing party to stop collecting political donations

Quebec Premier François Legault says his Coalition Avenir Québec party will no longer accept donations amid mounting allegations that mayors were pushed to pay for access to cabinet ministers.