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A city's fine for a profane yard sign about Biden and Trump was unconstitutional, judge rules

A city's fine for a profane yard sign about Biden and Trump was unconstitutional, judge rules

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a Tennessee woman has a constitutional right to post a yard sign with profane language condemning both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Jewish community takes food inspection agency to court over slaughter guidelines

Jewish community takes food inspection agency to court over slaughter guidelines

OTTAWA — A group of agencies that certify Kosher meat took the government to court Wednesday to ask for an injunction against Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals.
Pro-Palestinian protesters dismantle encampment at University of Ottawa

Pro-Palestinian protesters dismantle encampment at University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa says pro-Palestinian protesters have dismantled an encampment that had been on campus for two months.
Ex-senator, Illinois governor candidate McCann gets 3 1/2 years for fraud and money laundering

Ex-senator, Illinois governor candidate McCann gets 3 1/2 years for fraud and money laundering

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois state senator and candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 3 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to fraudulent use of campaign funds, money laundering and tax evasion. U.S.
In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city embraces a chance to sway the 2024 election

In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city embraces a chance to sway the 2024 election

READING, Pa. (AP) — Religion and politics frequently overlap in Reading, an old industrial city in one of the most pivotal swing states of this year’s presidential election. In Pennsylvania, there is early precedent for this kind of thing.
A defiant Biden borrows some tactics from his rival as he tries to put debate debacle behind him

A defiant Biden borrows some tactics from his rival as he tries to put debate debacle behind him

NEW YORK (AP) — He’s calling in to his favorite morning cable news show, bashing the “elites” of his party and dismissing unfavorable polls. He’s even talking up his crowd sizes.
Halifax approves nine new designated sites for homeless as existing space full

Halifax approves nine new designated sites for homeless as existing space full

HALIFAX — Halifax has approved nine new sites to be used as tenting locations for people experiencing homelessness as the city grapples with a housing crisis and a growing number of unhoused people.
Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says

Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now planning to address former President Donald Trump’s nominating convention next week, an apparent reversal from just one day earlier when he was expected not to give a speech.
Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in several swing states

Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in several swing states

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Canada warns of Russian 'bot farm' powered by AI spreading online disinformation

Canada warns of Russian 'bot farm' powered by AI spreading online disinformation

OTTAWA — Canadian security officials are warning about a Russian propaganda campaign that used social-media site X to spread online disinformation.
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