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Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent

Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent

The U.S. Constitution doesn’t mention Christianity or any specific religion. The Declaration of Independence famously proclaims that people’s rights come from a “Creator” and “Nature’s God” — but doesn’t specify who that is.
Astronaut headed to the moon says Canada needs more visionaries

Astronaut headed to the moon says Canada needs more visionaries

OTTAWA — You're in a Florida beach house. You're under quarantine. And you're saying your final goodbyes to your family. That's all mandated by your bosses, because they're about to send you on a mission you might never return from.
Fani Willis' testimony evokes long-standing frustrations for Black women leaders

Fani Willis' testimony evokes long-standing frustrations for Black women leaders

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is used to prosecuting high-profile, challenging cases.
Texas ban on university diversity efforts provides a glimpse of the future across GOP-led states

Texas ban on university diversity efforts provides a glimpse of the future across GOP-led states

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The dim lighting and vacant offices were the first clues. Other changes struck Nina Washington, a senior at the University of Texas, when she returned to her favorite study spot from winter break.
Biden's rightward shift on immigration angers advocates. But it's resonating with many Democrats

Biden's rightward shift on immigration angers advocates. But it's resonating with many Democrats

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In his 2020 campaign, Joe Biden vowed to undo former President Donald Trump ’s immigration policies, specifically expressing frustration with a policy setting limits on the number of asylum seekers accepted each day at the southern b
Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud ruling

Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge ordered Donald Trump on Friday to pay $355 million in penalties, finding that the former president lied about his wealth for years in a sweeping civil fraud verdict that pierces his billionaire image but stops short o

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate; Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio.
Trump's legal debts top a half-billion dollars. Will he have to pay?

Trump's legal debts top a half-billion dollars. Will he have to pay?

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's legal debts might now exceed a half-billion dollars.
House committee tells Loblaw and Walmart to sign grocery code or risk legislation

House committee tells Loblaw and Walmart to sign grocery code or risk legislation

TORONTO — The House of Commons committee studying food prices is urging Loblaw and Walmart to sign on to the voluntary grocery code of conduct or risk having it legislated.

A California judge is under investigation for alleged antisemitism and ethical violations

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Northern California judge is under investigation by a state agency for allegedly making antisemitic remarks when addressing a deputy public defender, failing to recuse himself from cases involving attorneys and other people he
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