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North Carolina GOP again seeking to limit racial teachings

North Carolina GOP again seeking to limit racial teachings

RALEIGH, N.C.
My statement stands, Supreme Court justice says of alleged 'unwanted touching'

My statement stands, Supreme Court justice says of alleged 'unwanted touching'

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown continues to insist he did nothing wrong prior to an alleged altercation in Arizona that triggered a complaint to the Canadian Judicial Council.
Polish activist convicted for helping obtain abortion pills

Polish activist convicted for helping obtain abortion pills

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Warsaw court on Tuesday convicted a women's rights activist for helping a victim of domestic violence access abortion pills in Poland, and sentenced her to eight months of community service.
If Ottawa wants tighten its purse, spending rules and more taxes could help: experts

If Ottawa wants tighten its purse, spending rules and more taxes could help: experts

OTTAWA — As the Liberal government drafts its spring budget, fiscal experts say it should consider stricter spending rules and higher taxes to improve federal finances.
Biden says Jimmy Carter has asked him to deliver his eulogy

Biden says Jimmy Carter has asked him to deliver his eulogy

ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden says he plans to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who remains under hospice care at his home in south Georgia.
B.C. lifts age limit on free tuition for those who were once in care

B.C. lifts age limit on free tuition for those who were once in care

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is opening to all ages its tuition waiver for those who were in foster care in the province.
Garbage tarnishes Paris luster as pension strike continues

Garbage tarnishes Paris luster as pension strike continues

PARIS (AP) — The City of Light is losing its luster with tons of garbage piling up on Paris sidewalks as sanitation workers were on strike for a ninth day Tuesday.
Brad Michaleski is the latest Manitoba Tory to announce he will not seek re-election

Brad Michaleski is the latest Manitoba Tory to announce he will not seek re-election

WINNIPEG — Brad Michaleski has become the latest Manitoba Progressive Conservative to announce he will not run in the upcoming provincial election. Michaleski, who has represented Dauphin for seven years, says he is not seeking re-election Oct.
EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses,
Silicon Valley Bank's demise disrupts the disruptors in tech

Silicon Valley Bank's demise disrupts the disruptors in tech

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse rattled the technology industry that had been the bank's backbone, leaving shell-shocked entrepreneurs thankful for the government reprieve that saved their money while they mourned the loss of a place that served as a