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VP Harris visits historic LGBTQ+ landmark, decries flurry of anti-trans bills in state legislatures

VP Harris visits historic LGBTQ+ landmark, decries flurry of anti-trans bills in state legislatures

NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Stonewall Inn national monument on Monday to pay tribute to activists at the site of a watershed moment in the gay rights movement. And she spoke out as state lawmakers around the U.S.
Levy sanctions against foreign aggressors targeting Canada with disinformation: MPs

Levy sanctions against foreign aggressors targeting Canada with disinformation: MPs

OTTAWA — The House of Commons defence committee is urging the Liberal government to levy sanctions against individuals and organizations who target Canadians with disinformation.
With abortion rights on the line, an August special election has Ohio election offices scrambling

With abortion rights on the line, an August special election has Ohio election offices scrambling

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A high-stakes August special election with national political implications is upending local election offices across Ohio, as already stressed election workers are suddenly faced with a mountain of logistical challenges after Re
B.C. shells out $12M for four new animal shelters across province as demand rises

B.C. shells out $12M for four new animal shelters across province as demand rises

VANCOUVER — B.C. Premier David Eby hung out with some dogs while announcing $12 million in funding toward the construction of four new SPCA facilities.
Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

VANCOUVER — A coalition of eight advocacy groups is decrying Canada's "devastating" drug policy that advocates say is doing more harm than good in the country's fight against the illicit drug overdose crisis.
TV news at a crossroads as financial strain deepens, experts say

TV news at a crossroads as financial strain deepens, experts say

TORONTO — BCE Inc.
The Supreme Court won't let a North Carolina charter school force girls to wear skirts to school

The Supreme Court won't let a North Carolina charter school force girls to wear skirts to school

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.
New Brunswick premier set to shuffle cabinet after two ministers resigned this month

New Brunswick premier set to shuffle cabinet after two ministers resigned this month

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is scheduled to shuffle his cabinet Tuesday, which one political science expert says is an opportunity to put some of his party’s internal strife behind him.
Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024

Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday lifted its hold on a Louisiana political remap case, increasing the likelihood that the Republican-dominated state will have to redraw boundary lines to create a second mostly Black congressional district
Clock ticking for West Virginia to select leadership for opioid money distribution

Clock ticking for West Virginia to select leadership for opioid money distribution

CHARLESTON, W.Va.