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German leader defends deal to stop migrants at EU borders, says old system was 'dysfunctional'

German leader defends deal to stop migrants at EU borders, says old system was 'dysfunctional'

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday defended a deal to stop migrants from entering the European Union until their chances of getting asylum have been reviewed, arguing that the bloc's existing arrangement is “completely dysfunctio

EU's top court says Hungary broke the law by forcing migrants to go abroad to start asylum process

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top court ruled Thursday that Hungary flouted the bloc’s laws and infringed on migrants' rights by forcing asylum seekers inside the country or at its borders to start the process at its embassies in Serbia and Uk
Fears for LGBTQ mental health, as flood of online hate spills into real world

Fears for LGBTQ mental health, as flood of online hate spills into real world

VANCOUVER — Fae Johnstone says "nothing ever could have prepared" her for the barrage of online harassment she endured after being featured in an International Women's Day campaign for Hershey Canada.
Ex-police chief Mark Saunders bets on tough-on-crime pitch for mayoral race

Ex-police chief Mark Saunders bets on tough-on-crime pitch for mayoral race

TORONTO — When Mark Saunders launched his bid for mayor of Toronto, the former police chief positioned himself as the only candidate who could save a city plagued by "out-of-control" lawlessness.
Federal judge strikes down Florida's ban on Medicaid funding for transgender treatment

Federal judge strikes down Florida's ban on Medicaid funding for transgender treatment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday struck down Florida rules championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis restricting Medicaid coverage for gender dysphoria treatments for potentially thousands of transgender people.
Texas Sen. Angela Paxton barred from voting in husband's impeachment trial

Texas Sen. Angela Paxton barred from voting in husband's impeachment trial

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen.
MPs to break for the summer amid negotiations on inquiry into foreign interference

MPs to break for the summer amid negotiations on inquiry into foreign interference

OTTAWA — All parties in the House of Commons agreed to rise for the summer Wednesday despite there being no formal announcement of a public inquiry into foreign interference.
Attorneys spar in case of ex-Trump adviser who devised strategy to keep former president in power

Attorneys spar in case of ex-Trump adviser who devised strategy to keep former president in power

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer representing attorney John Eastman, the architect of a legal strategy aimed at keeping former President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election, spotlighted Wednesday legal debates surrounding the tallying electoral
Justice Dept. begins turning over evidence to Trump team in classified documents case

Justice Dept. begins turning over evidence to Trump team in classified documents case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday night that it had begun turning over evidence to former President Donald Trump's legal team as his lawyers prepare a defense to charges that he illegally retained classified documents.
Details on new federal infrastructure funding expected this fall: LeBlanc

Details on new federal infrastructure funding expected this fall: LeBlanc

WHISTLER, B.C.