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Quebec to authorize early requests for MAID, won't wait for Ottawa to change law

Quebec to authorize early requests for MAID, won't wait for Ottawa to change law

QUÉBEC — Quebec says that starting this fall it will authorize early requests for medical assistance in dying from certain patients before their condition renders them incapable of giving consent.
Contenders in key Wisconsin Senate race come out swinging after primaries

Contenders in key Wisconsin Senate race come out swinging after primaries

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican millionaire businessman Eric Hovde and Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin are wasting no time going after one another.
A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’

A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York's constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats' plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall and potentially flip vital congressional districts.
A year later, sprawling Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has stalled

A year later, sprawling Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has stalled

ATLANTA (AP) — A year after a Georgia grand jury accused Donald Trump and others of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state, the case has stalled with no chance of going to trial before the end of this year.

US agency tasked with border security to pay $45 million over pregnancy discrimination, lawyers say

The agency responsible for securing the country's land and air border crossings is settling a case that alleged the agency discriminated against pregnant employees , lawyers for the employees said.
Pro-Trump lawyer removed from Dominion case after leaking documents to cast doubt on 2020 election

Pro-Trump lawyer removed from Dominion case after leaking documents to cast doubt on 2020 election

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Immigration minister looking into revoking terror suspect's citizenship

Immigration minister looking into revoking terror suspect's citizenship

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he plans to look into whether the man accused of plotting a terror attack in Toronto should have his Canadian citizenship revoked.
Judge rejects Donald Trump's latest demand to step aside from hush money criminal case

Judge rejects Donald Trump's latest demand to step aside from hush money criminal case

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has lost his latest bid for a new judge in his New York hush money criminal case as it heads toward a key ruling and potential sentencing next month. In a decision posted Wednesday , Judge Juan M.
Takeaways: Harris' approach to migration was more nuanced than critics or allies portray it

Takeaways: Harris' approach to migration was more nuanced than critics or allies portray it

WASHINGTON (AP) — As thousands of immigrants approached the U.S. border in early 2021, President Joe Biden tapped his second-in-command to address the influx.
Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and sharpen the contrast with Republican Donald Trump.
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