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Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad

Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad

PARIS (AP) — United States President Joe Biden will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in France this week as he tries to demonstrate steadfast support for European security at a time when some allies fear Donald Trump threatens to upend
Will Biden's new border measures be enough to change voters' minds?

Will Biden's new border measures be enough to change voters' minds?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tried to address a major liability for his reelection campaign by taking executive action to significantly restrict asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
P.E.I. man traces steps of Island troops during D-Day landings 80 years ago

P.E.I. man traces steps of Island troops during D-Day landings 80 years ago

CHARLOTTETOWN — A Prince Edward Island man is in France this week to trace the steps of a company of Island soldiers who took part in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago. Greg Gallant, curator of the P.E.I.
Cybersecurity standards emerging in Canada as ransomware business booms

Cybersecurity standards emerging in Canada as ransomware business booms

The ransomware business is booming in Canada. Recent victims have included large corporations such as retailer London Drugs, as well as the City of Hamilton, Ont., and the government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
New bar looking to end LGBTQ+ nightlife drought in Atlantic Canada's biggest city

New bar looking to end LGBTQ+ nightlife drought in Atlantic Canada's biggest city

HALIFAX — As a closeted gay teenager walking through downtown Halifax in the early 1980s, Daniel MacKay drew hope from the bright lights, giggles and thumping bass coming from a boisterous bar called The Turret on Barrington Street.
District attorney in Alec Baldwin's case wins New Mexico Democratic primary race

District attorney in Alec Baldwin's case wins New Mexico Democratic primary race

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An incumbent district attorney pursuing an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin fended off a Democratic challenger in New Mexico’s primary election on Tuesday to ensure her reelection.

Voters defeat hand-counting measures in South Dakota, but others might come in future

Voters in three small South Dakota counties on Tuesday rejected initiated measures to require hand-counting of ballots in future elections. The votes in Gregory, Haakon and Tripp counties were an unusual step even as other places in the U.S.
Prosecutors want Donald Trump to remain under a gag order at least until he's sentenced July 11

Prosecutors want Donald Trump to remain under a gag order at least until he's sentenced July 11

NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors urged a judge Wednesday to keep Donald Trump ’s gag order in place in his hush money criminal case at least until the former president is sentenced in July, opposing a defense request that the restrictions be lif
A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices

A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices

When faced with infertility, Amanda and Jeff Walker had a baby through in vitro fertilization but were left with extra embryos — and questions. Tori and Sam Earle “adopted” an embryo frozen 20 years earlier by another couple.
Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control

Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Three-term incumbent Democratic Sen.
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