Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Politics

US Supreme Court declines to hear 2nd Illinois case challenging state's ban on semiautomatic weapons

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a second Illinois case challenging the state's ban on semiautomatic weapons , which took effect Jan. 1. Decatur Republican state Rep.
Read more >
Judge orders new North Dakota legislative district for 2 Native American tribes

Judge orders new North Dakota legislative district for 2 Native American tribes

BISMARCK, N.D.
Read more >
B.C. study details increasing complexity of hospital patients' needs

B.C. study details increasing complexity of hospital patients' needs

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia study showing that hospitalized patients' medical issues have become increasingly complex also highlights the need to address the growing pressures of an aging population on overworked health professionals, the lead res
Read more >
Florida Republicans oust state party chairman facing rape allegations in critical election year

Florida Republicans oust state party chairman facing rape allegations in critical election year

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Republican Party of Florida ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and elected his replacement in a special vote on Monday as police investigate a rape accusation against him.
Read more >
The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau

The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau

OTTAWA — These are the 10 most expensive years for natural disasters in Canada as measured by insurance payouts, adjusted for inflation in 2022. This data is from the Insurance Bureau of Canada. 1. 2016, $5.
Read more >

Officers in Colorado are investigating an apparent altercation between Rep. Boebert and ex-husband

SILT, Colorado (AP) — An investigation is being conducted into an apparent altercation between U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband Jayson Boebert at a restaurant, police in Silt, Colorado, confirmed Sunday.
Read more >
Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

OTTAWA — Severe weather and natural disasters caused more than $3 billion in insured damages for the second year in a row in 2023.
Read more >
New Mexico justices hear challenge to public health ban on guns in public parks and playgrounds

New Mexico justices hear challenge to public health ban on guns in public parks and playgrounds

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates for gun rights are urging the New Mexico Supreme Court to block emergency orders by Gov.
Read more >
Trump asks Maine judge for pause to let US Supreme Court rule on ballot access

Trump asks Maine judge for pause to let US Supreme Court rule on ballot access

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday asked a state judge to halt proceedings on ballot access in Maine to allow the U.S.
Read more >
Judge in Trump's DC election case is targeted by fake emergency call in latest high-profile swatting

Judge in Trump's DC election case is targeted by fake emergency call in latest high-profile swatting

WASHINGTON (AP) — A home owned by the judge overseeing the federal election subversion case against former president Donald Trump was targeted by a fake emergency call Sunday night, the latest in a spate of similar false swatting reports at the homes
Read more >