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National security agencies should detail how they're using AI: federal advisory body

National security agencies should detail how they're using AI: federal advisory body

OTTAWA — A federal advisory body is calling on Canada's security agencies to publish detailed descriptions of their current and intended uses of artificial intelligence systems and software applications.

Judge limits scope of lawsuit challenging Alabama restrictions on help absentee ballot applications

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge has sided with the state of Alabama in narrowing the scope of a lawsuit challenging a new law that criminalizes some ways of helping other people to apply for an absentee ballot. Chief U.S.

Delaware election officials communicated with lieutenant governor's office amid finance scandal

DOVER, Del. (AP) — State election officials in Delaware communicated directly with one or more aides in Lt. Gov.
Nova Scotia group wants a court to declare a First Nation's lobster fishery illegal

Nova Scotia group wants a court to declare a First Nation's lobster fishery illegal

HALIFAX — A commercial lobster fishing group in southwestern Nova Scotia is seeking a court to have a lobster fishery run by a First Nations community declared illegal.

In 60-year-old Tim Walz, Kamala Harris found a partner to advocate for reproductive rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — The makings of a presidential ticket began in an unusual spot six months ago: a Minnesota abortion clinic.
Despite smaller crowds, activists at Democrats' convention call Chicago anti-war protests a success

Despite smaller crowds, activists at Democrats' convention call Chicago anti-war protests a success

CHICAGO (AP) — As far as Chicago’s storied protests go, the numbers outside the Democratic National Convention were unremarkable. But organizers say they did something leaders inside didn’t: Make the war in Gaza part of the agenda.
Tensions linger as students prep for return to campus after pro-Palestinian protests

Tensions linger as students prep for return to campus after pro-Palestinian protests

TORONTO — As students prepare to head back to post-secondary campuses for the fall term, tensions sparked by the pro-Palestinian protest encampments that cropped up at several Ontario universities over the summer break are lingering on for some.

Competing measures to expand or limit abortion rights will appear on Nebraska’s November ballot

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Kamala Harris with Beyoncé? Yes, but the star singer was only heard through loudspeakers

Kamala Harris with Beyoncé? Yes, but the star singer was only heard through loudspeakers

Kamala Harris introduced herself to the country she hopes to lead in the climactic moment of the Democratic national convention on Thursday — and despite chatter about potential mystery guests, Beyoncé's only appearance was over the loudspeakers.
Nova Scotia to roll out school lunch program to elementary grades in October

Nova Scotia to roll out school lunch program to elementary grades in October

HALIFAX — Elementary students across Nova Scotia will get their first servings of the province’s new school lunch program in October, says Education Minister Becky Druhan.
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