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'Don't Say Gay' Florida lawmaker indicted on fraud charges

'Don't Say Gay' Florida lawmaker indicted on fraud charges

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don't Say Gay” has been indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses, officials said Wednesday.
Trudeau says 120 countries are ready to agree to '30 by 30' framework at COP15

Trudeau says 120 countries are ready to agree to '30 by 30' framework at COP15

MONTREAL — As negotiations officially began at the COP15 UN nature talks in Montreal Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said almost two-thirds of the countries at the table have already agreed to protect 30 per cent of the world's land and wate
Alberta introduces bill for $2.8 billion in inflation-fighting payouts, rollbacks

Alberta introduces bill for $2.8 billion in inflation-fighting payouts, rollbacks

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation to implement inflation-fighting rebates and payouts announced recently by Premier Danielle Smith.
Katrina Chen exits B.C. cabinet, citing 'long-standing trauma,' gender-based violence

Katrina Chen exits B.C. cabinet, citing 'long-standing trauma,' gender-based violence

VICTORIA — Former British Columbia cabinet member Katrina Chen says she took herself out of contention for a new ministerial position in order to deal with "long-standing trauma" suffered as a result of gender-based violence.
'More to do' on systemic barriers facing Muslim charities, Trudeau acknowledges

'More to do' on systemic barriers facing Muslim charities, Trudeau acknowledges

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged Wednesday there is "significantly more to do" on the systemic barriers that confront Muslim charities amid concerns from a federal watchdog that his review of the issue also faces roadblocks.
Quebec's auditor finds Education Department ill-prepared for pivot to online learning

Quebec's auditor finds Education Department ill-prepared for pivot to online learning

QUEBEC — The province's Education Department was ill-prepared when the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to shutter in March 2020, and it still does not have a complete picture of the learning delays that resulted, Quebec's auditor general said Wednes
Trial ordered for 5 men in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

Trial ordered for 5 men in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Five men were turned over for trial Wednesday on charges involving a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Warnock win makes it official: Georgia is a '24 battleground

Warnock win makes it official: Georgia is a '24 battleground

ATLANTA (AP) — Fresh off Democratic Sen.
Emhoff: 'I'm in pain right now' over rising antisemitism

Emhoff: 'I'm in pain right now' over rising antisemitism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Doug Emhoff , the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris , said Wednesday that he is “in pain right now” over rising antisemitism in the United States but will keep speaking out against it and other forms of bigotry and hate for “a
EXPLAINER: What end of vaccine mandate means for US troops

EXPLAINER: What end of vaccine mandate means for US troops

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress' move to eliminate the Pentagon mandate that all U.S.
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