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Group will appeal court ruling that Georgia voter challenges don't violate federal law

ATLANTA (AP) — A group trying to stop voter challenges in Georgia says it will appeal a trial court ruling that such challenges don't violate federal voting rights law. Fair Fight Action on Friday filed notice that it would ask the 11th U.S.
Federal judge in DC postpones Trump's March trial on charges of plotting to overturn 2020 election

Federal judge in DC postpones Trump's March trial on charges of plotting to overturn 2020 election

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Washington formally postponed Donald Trump's March trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election as a key legal appeal from the former president remains unresolved in the courts. U.S.
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear governor's lawsuit against GOP-controlled Legislature

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear governor's lawsuit against GOP-controlled Legislature

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature arguing that it is obstructing basic government functions.
Group says shots fired at B.C. home of Sikh activist, an associate of slain Nijjar

Group says shots fired at B.C. home of Sikh activist, an associate of slain Nijjar

SURREY, B.C. — The spokesman for a group advocating Sikh independence says its supporters are frustrated with the lack of action to protect them after a Metro Vancouver home belonging to an associate was hit by gunfire. RCMP in Surrey, B.C.
Manitoba cabinet minister at odds with Crown corporation CEO over development

Manitoba cabinet minister at odds with Crown corporation CEO over development

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government and the head of Manitoba Hydro, the province's Crown energy corporation, are at odds over ways to meet growing electricity demand, and the minister responsible is not saying whether he has full confidence in the cor
'Most anti-LGBT in the country': Trudeau decries Alberta transgender policies

'Most anti-LGBT in the country': Trudeau decries Alberta transgender policies

EDMONTON — Alberta's new proposals on the treatment of transgender youth are the "most anti-LGBT of anywhere in the country," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. Speaking at an event in Waterloo, Ont.
Trump spent $76 million over last two years on attorneys as legal troubles mount ahead of election

Trump spent $76 million over last two years on attorneys as legal troubles mount ahead of election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s storied business career is checkered by bankruptcies and blunders. His investment in Eli Bartov, a New York University accounting professor, looms as another failed venture.
Safety minister stresses need to balance transparency, security on foreign meddling

Safety minister stresses need to balance transparency, security on foreign meddling

OTTAWA — A federal inquiry into foreign interference will have full access to secret documents, even if some of that sensitive information can't be made public, says Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc.
Trudeau mulls sanctioning Israeli settlers, 'seized' with case of missing Canadian

Trudeau mulls sanctioning Israeli settlers, 'seized' with case of missing Canadian

OTTAWA — Canada is considering whether to sanction Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been accused of attacking Palestinians and Israeli peace activists in the territory, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. On Thursday, the U.S.
Supreme Court rules Ford government doesn't have to disclose mandate letters

Supreme Court rules Ford government doesn't have to disclose mandate letters

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government can keep marching orders to cabinet ministers confidential, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday, marking an end to a long-running legal battle over access to the documents.
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