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North Dakota moves to curb trans identity in data, minors

North Dakota moves to curb trans identity in data, minors

The North Dakota House passed gender-related bills Friday that would omit transgender identity from state data collection and criminalize health care providers who give gender-affirming care to minors.
Decision to shoot down balloons puts spotlight on hobbyists

Decision to shoot down balloons puts spotlight on hobbyists

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Decisions to shoot down multiple unidentified objects over the U.S. and Canada this month have put a spotlight on amateur balloonists who insist their creations pose no threat. Over the last three weeks, U.S.
Trump lawyers try to ban 'Access Hollywood' tape from trial

Trump lawyers try to ban 'Access Hollywood' tape from trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Attorneys for Donald Trump want to ban from his upcoming civil rape trial the “Access Hollywood” tape in which the former president boasts graphically about how celebrities can molest women.
Energy transition jobs plan aims to sustain and create jobs, not kill them: feds

Energy transition jobs plan aims to sustain and create jobs, not kill them: feds

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's long-promised plan to transition Canada's labour force to respond to climate change says a clean energy economy will not prompt massive unemployment in the country's energy towns.
White House defends response to Ohio toxic train derailment

White House defends response to Ohio toxic train derailment

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday defended its response to a toxic freight train derailment in Ohio two weeks ago , even as local leaders and members of Congress demanded that more be done. The Feb.
Alberta government names five new members to Preston Manning-led COVID review panel

Alberta government names five new members to Preston Manning-led COVID review panel

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has named five members to a COVID-19 review panel led by former Reform Party leader Preston Manning, one of whom was recently fired along with the rest of the governing board of Alberta Health Services.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Blinken; former Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Md. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Blinken; Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate worked for Republicans

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate worked for Republicans

MADISON, Wis.
Quick Quotes: Canada reacts to report that says use of Emergencies Act was justified

Quick Quotes: Canada reacts to report that says use of Emergencies Act was justified

OTTAWA — Nearly one year after the "Freedom Convoy" demonstrators blocked traffic at Canadian border crossings and occupied the nation's capital, an independent commission released a report saying the government's use of the Emergency Act to quell th
Lawsuit is latest evidence of bogus 'stolen election' claims

Lawsuit is latest evidence of bogus 'stolen election' claims

Two years after former President Donald Trump's false claims about widespread election fraud sparked an attack on the U.S. Capitol, more evidence is piling up that those who spread the misinformation knew it was false.
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