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Court hears arguments on Alabama trans youth treatment ban

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Judge says Georgia law allows Saturday voting for runoff

Judge says Georgia law allows Saturday voting for runoff

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge on Friday said Georgia law allows counties to offer early voting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is the only possibility for Saturday voting before next month's Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen Raphael Wa
Fate of prime minister's residence up in the air as staff move out due to hazards

Fate of prime minister's residence up in the air as staff move out due to hazards

OTTAWA — The Canadian government has spent billions trying to solve the country's housing crisis. But when it comes to fixing the prime minister's own crumbling official residence? That's a different story.
Saudi prince's new title key to dodging lawsuit over killing

Saudi prince's new title key to dodging lawsuit over killing

WASHINGTON (AP) — It raised eyebrows six weeks ago when Saudi Arabia’s aged king, Salman, named his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as prime minister. The kingdom’s laws designate the king as prime minister.
Jean Lapointe, singer, actor and retired Canadian senator, dies at 86

Jean Lapointe, singer, actor and retired Canadian senator, dies at 86

MONTREAL — Jean Lapointe, the beloved Quebec singer, actor and comedian who was later appointed to the Senate, has died at age 86.
Russian strikes force Ukraine to face hours-long power cuts

Russian strikes force Ukraine to face hours-long power cuts

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's electricity grid chief warned of hours-long power outages Friday as Russia zeroed in on Ukraine's energy infrastructure with heavy artillery and missile attacks that have interrupted supplies to as much as 40% of the co
Feds: Oath Keepers sought 'violent overthrow' of government

Feds: Oath Keepers sought 'violent overthrow' of government

WASHINGTON (AP) — For weeks leading up to Jan.
Biden says inflation help is coming but 'will take time'

Biden says inflation help is coming but 'will take time'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden cautioned on Friday that “it's going to take time” for inflation to recede, but he offered fresh assurance that legislation he signed earlier this year will soon help limit costs for health care and energy.
Bill on mandatory minimum penalties, sunset clause for drug convictions becomes law

Bill on mandatory minimum penalties, sunset clause for drug convictions becomes law

OTTAWA — A Liberal bill that removes a significant number of mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug and firearms offences has become law.

EXPLAINER: What Griner may endure in Russian penal system

LONDON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a remote Russian penal colony that human rights advocates say is known for harsh conditions and violent criminals.
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