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As civic knowledge declines, programs work to engage young people in democracy

As civic knowledge declines, programs work to engage young people in democracy

NEW YORK (AP) — Flanked by stained-glass windows, 54 New York City high school students challenge one another to imagine an ideal democracy. Wood-paneled walls are covered in haphazardly taped posters that students worked together to create.
Telesat Lightspeed: Canada, Quebec give billions of dollars for satellite production

Telesat Lightspeed: Canada, Quebec give billions of dollars for satellite production

MONTREAL — The Canadian government on Friday announced a loan of $2.
All welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections

All welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the heart of Las Vegas’ Chinatown, on the second floor of a sprawling shopping plaza that serves as a hub for the city’s Asian community, residents gather for a celebration of the annual Dragon Boat Festival.
Arbitrator awards Ontario doctors 10% increase in 1st year of new deal

Arbitrator awards Ontario doctors 10% increase in 1st year of new deal

TORONTO — An arbitrator has awarded Ontario's doctors a nearly 10-per-cent compensation increase for the first year of their new Physician Services Agreement.
Report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent $1.3 million on social events

Report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent $1.3 million on social events

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent over $1.

Measure to repeal Nebraska’s private school funding law should appear on the ballot, court rules

A ballot measure seeking to repeal a new conservative-backed law that provides taxpayer money for private school tuition should appear on the state's November ballot, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Fani Willis skips a Georgia state Senate hearing while challenging subpoena

ATLANTA (AP) — A special Georgia state Senate committee that had subpoenaed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis with plans to question her Friday about “alleged misconduct” related to her election case against former President Donald Trump wa
Nebraska ballot will include competing measures to expand or limit abortion rights, top court rules

Nebraska ballot will include competing measures to expand or limit abortion rights, top court rules

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday that competing measures that would expand or limit abortion rights can appear on the November ballot.
Lawsuit alleges plot to run sham candidate so DeSantis appointee can win election

Lawsuit alleges plot to run sham candidate so DeSantis appointee can win election

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov.
Florida sued for using taxpayer money on website promoting GOP spin on abortion initiative

Florida sued for using taxpayer money on website promoting GOP spin on abortion initiative

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
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