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Indiana trans health care ban 'clear as mud,' governor says

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Whether a ban all gender-affirming care for minors will become law in Indiana remains unclear after the state's Republican governor said Tuesday that the bill on his desk is “clear as mud.
Alaska oil plan opponents lose 1st fight over Willow project

Alaska oil plan opponents lose 1st fight over Willow project

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Environmentalists lost the first round of their legal battle over a major oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope on Monday as a judge rejected their requests to halt immediate construction work related to the Willow
Ontario NDP urges legal protections for drag performances

Ontario NDP urges legal protections for drag performances

TORONTO — Ontario's NDP urged the government Tuesday to create community safety zones that would protect drag artists and LGBTQ communities from harassment and intimidation at their performances.
Missouri Planned Parenthood sues over transgender inquiry

Missouri Planned Parenthood sues over transgender inquiry

Associated Press (AP) — Missouri’s state attorney general is investigating gender-affirming care provided by Planned Parenthood, according to a lawsuit filed Friday by the St. Louis health provider.
Kentucky bourbon-makers toast bill phasing out barrel tax

Kentucky bourbon-makers toast bill phasing out barrel tax

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — In the years it takes Kentucky bourbon to mature in new oak barrels, producers have faced two certainties: They lose a portion of the aging whiskey to evaporation — known as the angel's share — and pay a tax on the containers.

Court throws out gas pipeline's West Virginia water permit

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
Finland joins NATO in major blow to Russia over Ukraine war

Finland joins NATO in major blow to Russia over Ukraine war

BRUSSELS (AP) — Finland joined the NATO military alliance Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a historic realignment of Europe's post-Cold War security landscape triggered by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Saskatchewan community groups lead charge on safe consumption sites

Saskatchewan community groups lead charge on safe consumption sites

REGINA — Emile Gariepy usually supervises people using drugs inside one of Saskatchewan’s overdose prevention sites but says it’s those in the nearby parking lot who often need his attention.

US sanctions Lebanese brothers who sold 'compromised fuel'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned two Lebanese brothers who are accused of selling “dangerously compromised fuel" to Lebanon's state utility company.
Federal spending on staff grew rapidly during pandemic: parliamentary budget officer

Federal spending on staff grew rapidly during pandemic: parliamentary budget officer

OTTAWA — The federal government's spending on employees saw record growth during the COVID-19 pandemic,says the parliamentary budget officer.