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New Jersey officials drop appeal of judge's order to redraw Democratic primary ballot

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — New Jersey county clerks have withdrawn their appeals to a federal court ruling requiring them to redraw primary election ballots that some argued favored candidates backed by the state's Democratic Party.

Ontario premier tells LCBO to bring back paper bags in stores

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has directed the Liquor Control Board of Ontario to immediately reverse its decision to get rid of paper bags.
Biden could miss the deadline for the November ballot in Ohio, the state's election office says

Biden could miss the deadline for the November ballot in Ohio, the state's election office says

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden could be left off the ballot in Ohio this fall unless the state's Republican-dominated legislature creates an exception to the ballot deadline or the Democratic Party moves up its convention, according to the o

Biden administration announces $6.6 billion to ensure leading-edge microchips are built in the US

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The Biden administration pledged on Monday to provide up to $6.
Nova Scotia town seeking novel approach to dealing with unruly university students

Nova Scotia town seeking novel approach to dealing with unruly university students

HALIFAX — A small Nova Scotia town that has struggled to tame its sometimes rowdy population of university students is considering advice from an unlikely source.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces billions to build Canada's AI capacity

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces billions to build Canada's AI capacity

MONTREAL — The Liberal government is setting aside $2.4 billion in the upcoming budget to build capacity in artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday.
Canada adds Haiti evacuation flight next week after last-minute requests

Canada adds Haiti evacuation flight next week after last-minute requests

MONTREAL — Canada will offer an additional evacuation flight out of Haiti next week due to a spike in the number of requests to flee the Caribbean country that poured in just as Canada was set to wind down its efforts, the federal government said Sun
In call with Blinken, father of killed aid worker urges tougher US stance on Israel in Gaza

In call with Blinken, father of killed aid worker urges tougher US stance on Israel in Gaza

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — When America's top diplomat called with condolences over the killing of John Flickinger's son in the Israeli airstrikes on a World Central Kitchen aid convoy in Gaza, Flickinger knew what he wanted to say.
Canadian soldier missing, presumed dead in Swiss avalanche: Armed Forces

Canadian soldier missing, presumed dead in Swiss avalanche: Armed Forces

OTTAWA — The Canadian military says a soldier is presumed dead after being caught in an avalanche while on leave in Switzerland. A statement from the Armed Forces says Capt. Sean Thomas went missing in the slide on April 1.
Man arrested for setting fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders' office; motive remains unclear

Man arrested for setting fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders' office; motive remains unclear

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A man was charged Sunday with setting a fire outside the Vermont office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, federal prosecutors said.
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