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Maryland governor signs gun-control bills tightening requirements

Maryland governor signs gun-control bills tightening requirements

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed gun-control measures into law on Tuesday, and the National Rifle Association quickly filed a federal lawsuit against them.
California pledges to build channel for threatened fish to bypass Gold Rush-era dam

California pledges to build channel for threatened fish to bypass Gold Rush-era dam

MARYSVILLE, Calif.
New Liberal law would make it harder for some repeat violent offenders to get bail

New Liberal law would make it harder for some repeat violent offenders to get bail

OTTAWA — The Liberals' new bail-reform legislation includes new measures that would make it more difficult for some repeat violent offenders to get released on bail.
N.B. youth advocate denounces province's decision to review LGBTQ school policy

N.B. youth advocate denounces province's decision to review LGBTQ school policy

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's child and youth advocate revealed Tuesday that the government's decision to review the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools came after three complaints.
More money from Ontario needed to end 'stalemate' over Stellantis battery plant: feds

More money from Ontario needed to end 'stalemate' over Stellantis battery plant: feds

OTTAWA — Canada offered Stellantis and LG Energy Solution a deal similar to the one Volkswagen accepted in March to build an electric-vehicle battery plant, but Ottawa wants Ontario to pony up a bigger share of the cash to make this deal happen, a fe
George Santos expulsion coming before House as Democrats force vote

George Santos expulsion coming before House as Democrats force vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats took steps Tuesday to force a vote on expelling New York Rep.
DeSantis to send Florida National Guard soldiers to Texas for border security

DeSantis to send Florida National Guard soldiers to Texas for border security

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he plans to send more than 1,100 National Guard soldiers and law enforcement officers to Texas to assist with border security between the United States and Mexico.
Negotiators finalize details of bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota

Negotiators finalize details of bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — House and Senate negotiators wrapped up work Tuesday on the details of a bill to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota, setting the stage for final votes in the closing days of the legislative session.
Promise tracker: What Alberta's UCP and NDP pledge to do if they win the election

Promise tracker: What Alberta's UCP and NDP pledge to do if they win the election

EDMONTON — Albertans are scheduled to go to the polls May 29.
New cancer diagnoses down in 2020, possibly due to COVID-19 disruptions: StatCan

New cancer diagnoses down in 2020, possibly due to COVID-19 disruptions: StatCan

Statistics Canada saysthere was a notable decline in new cancer diagnoses in 2020, possibly due to pandemic-relateddisruptions in screening services. The incidence rate of new cancer cases dropped by 12.