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The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid

The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will hold a crucial test vote next week on legislation that would pair new policies at the southern border with wartime aid for Ukraine and other American allies, leaders pressing ahead despite heavy skepticism from Repub
Mississippi House passes bill to legalize online sports betting

Mississippi House passes bill to legalize online sports betting

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House passed a bill Thursday that would legalize online sports betting, bringing the state one step closer to joining 29 other states that already allow the practice.
Biden meets with friendly autoworkers in Michigan, but avoids angry Gaza protesters

Biden meets with friendly autoworkers in Michigan, but avoids angry Gaza protesters

WARREN, Michigan (AP) — President Joe Biden chatted with a friendly union crowd inside a United Auto Workers hall in Michigan on Thursday as pro-Palestinian demonstrators held back by police with riot shields voiced their anger nearby at the presiden
Wisconsin Supreme Court orders pause on state's presidential ballot while it weighs Phillips case

Wisconsin Supreme Court orders pause on state's presidential ballot while it weighs Phillips case

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the state elections commission not to transmit the presidential primary ballot to county clerks as it ponders an attempt by Democratic U.S. Rep.
National chief calls on Ottawa to resume policing talks after mass stabbing inquest

National chief calls on Ottawa to resume policing talks after mass stabbing inquest

SASKATOON — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says a coroner's inquest into a mass killing in Saskatchewan shows Ottawa must return to the table to negotiate long-promised legislation declaring Indigenous policing an essential servi
Republican lawsuits challenge mail ballot deadlines. Could they upend voting across the country?

Republican lawsuits challenge mail ballot deadlines. Could they upend voting across the country?

Republicans are challenging extended mail ballot deadlines in at least two states in a legal maneuver that could have widespread implications for mail voting before the presidential election in November.
Ottawa declassifies more details from Rodal report on Nazi war criminals in Canada

Ottawa declassifies more details from Rodal report on Nazi war criminals in Canada

OTTAWA — The federal government is releasing previously classified details from a report that outlines the extent to which Canada provided a safe haven to former Nazis during the Cold War.
Ontario municipal staff say $85.5M cut risks success of $10-a-day child-care program

Ontario municipal staff say $85.5M cut risks success of $10-a-day child-care program

TORONTO — The municipal staff who administer the child-care system across Ontario are telling Education Minister Stephen Lecce that an $85.5-million cut to their budgets puts the success of the $10-a-day program at risk.
'A lot at risk': Child advocate suggests collaboration to address youth mental health

'A lot at risk': Child advocate suggests collaboration to address youth mental health

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has yet to tackle systemic causes of youth suicide and addictions despite attempting to address dozens of recommendations put forth by the province's child and youth advocate, a report from her office suggests.
6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence and risk in California's illegal pot market

6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence and risk in California's illegal pot market

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The slayings of six men last week at a remote desert crossroads that authorities believe stemmed from a soured illegal cannabis deal spotlighted a longstanding problem in California: a thriving underground marijuana market despite
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