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AG wants Kansas court to rethink abortion rights protections

AG wants Kansas court to rethink abortion rights protections

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' anti-abortion Republican attorney general is asking the state's highest court to reconsider a landmark decision protecting access to abortion months after a decisive statewide vote affirming abortion rights.
Canada cheers USMCA win as Trudeau wraps Mexico visit singing praises of free trade

Canada cheers USMCA win as Trudeau wraps Mexico visit singing praises of free trade

MEXICO CITY — Canada and Mexico basked Wednesday in the glow of a major trade win over the United States as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up a trilateral summit aimed at charting a course for North American excellence.

Wisconsin Elections Commissioner stands by voting comments

MADISON, Wis.
White House: Jill Biden has two cancerous lesions removed

White House: Jill Biden has two cancerous lesions removed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Surgeons removed a cancerous lesion above first lady Jill Biden 's right eye and one on her chest, the White House said Wednesday, while a third lesion on her left eyelid was being examined. Dr.
Georgia lawmakers push back on testifying in Trump probe

Georgia lawmakers push back on testifying in Trump probe

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia state lawmakers are pushing back on a state court ruling that forced some of them to testify during an investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the st
Republicans push anti-abortion measures with new majority

Republicans push anti-abortion measures with new majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are taking early action on abortion with their new majority, approving two measures Wednesday that make clear they want further restraints after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to abortion last year.
Taxes, abortion on agenda as Virginia lawmakers back at work

Taxes, abortion on agenda as Virginia lawmakers back at work

RICHMOND, Va.
Premier, sovereignty bill are barriers to progress on emerging energy: Alberta NDP

Premier, sovereignty bill are barriers to progress on emerging energy: Alberta NDP

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition NDP leader wants to see more details of Ottawa's proposed plan for green energy jobs, but says Premier Danielle Smith’s knee-jerk criticism and her sovereignty act don't help anyone.
Nova Scotia emergency room deaths up 10 per cent in 2022, data shows

Nova Scotia emergency room deaths up 10 per cent in 2022, data shows

HALIFAX — Deaths in Nova Scotia emergency rooms were up 10 per cent in 2022 from the previous year, an increase that a Nova Scotia Health official says was “not unexpected” as more patients — and patients with more acute needs — visited ERs.
Minnesota lawmakers start down path to legalizing marijuana

Minnesota lawmakers start down path to legalizing marijuana

ST. PAUL, Minn.
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