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Tennessee governor OKs bill to cut Nashville council in half

Tennessee governor OKs bill to cut Nashville council in half

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Russian missile barrage slams into Ukrainian cities; 6 dead

Russian missile barrage slams into Ukrainian cities; 6 dead

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A barrage of more than 80 Russian missiles and a smaller number of exploding drones hit residential buildings and critical infrastructure across Ukraine on Thursday, killing six people and leaving hundreds of thousands without he
Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender-health clinic

Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender-health clinic

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
'Best day to start is today': Alberta bill sets out budget restraint, more savings

'Best day to start is today': Alberta bill sets out budget restraint, more savings

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced legislation that would require it to keep a tight rein on spending, save for a rainy day and continue to pay down debt.
Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

TORONTO — Ontario is considering expanding the scope of what certain health professionals, such as nurses, can do in periods of "high patient volumes.
Ontario cities, police forces ban TikTok on devices while others consider the move

Ontario cities, police forces ban TikTok on devices while others consider the move

TORONTO — Cities and police services across Ontario say they are following the federal government's lead in banning TikTok from work and government-owned devices, while others consider such bans, as privacy watchdogs assess the video-sharing platform
Railroad CEO 'sorry,' but avoids specifics at Senate hearing

Railroad CEO 'sorry,' but avoids specifics at Senate hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Norfolk Southern's CEO earnestly apologized before Congress on Thursday for last month's fiery hazardous materials train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and pledged millions of dollars to help the local town recover.
Ontario bans TikTok on government-owned devices

Ontario bans TikTok on government-owned devices

TORONTO — Ontario announced Thursday that it is banning the social media app TikTok on government-owned devices and on the personal devices of Progressive Conservative Party caucus members.
Iowa athletics department to cover full race bias settlement

Iowa athletics department to cover full race bias settlement

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A race discrimination lawsuit filed against the University of Iowa by former football players will be settled using funds entirely from the school instead of having taxpayer money cover half of the $4.
Missouri voters could restore abortion rights in 2024

Missouri voters could restore abortion rights in 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters could decide on whether to restore abortion rights in the state if constitutional amendments made public Thursday make it to the 2024 ballot.