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California lawmakers approve legislation to ban deepfakes, protect workers and regulate AI

California lawmakers approve legislation to ban deepfakes, protect workers and regulate AI

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers approved a host of proposals this week aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat deepfakes and protect workers from exploitation by the rapidly evolving technology.
Detroit Mayor Duggan putting political pull behind Vice President Harris' presidential pursuit

Detroit Mayor Duggan putting political pull behind Vice President Harris' presidential pursuit

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is deep in campaign mode. But not his own.

Race for Alaska's lone US House seat narrows to final 4 candidates

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two candidates who combined received just over 1% of the vote in Alaska's U.S. House primary last week can advance to November's ranked choice general election.
Harris calls Trump's appearance at Arlington a 'political stunt' that 'disrespected sacred ground'

Harris calls Trump's appearance at Arlington a 'political stunt' that 'disrespected sacred ground'

Vice President Kamala Harris said former President Donald Trump “disrespected sacred ground” in his recent appearance at Arlington National Cemetery , where the Republican nominee took and distributed images despite a federal prohibition on campaign
Vancouver Island MLA Mitzi Dean withdrawing from upcoming B.C. election

Vancouver Island MLA Mitzi Dean withdrawing from upcoming B.C. election

British Columbia's Minister of State for Child Care Mitzi Dean says she won't be running in the provincial election in October. Dean says she's bowing out of the election to focus on her health and her family.
Moms for Liberty fully embraces Trump and widens role in national politics as election nears

Moms for Liberty fully embraces Trump and widens role in national politics as election nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — In her welcoming remarks at Moms for Liberty’s annual gathering in the nation’s capital on Friday, the group’s co-founder, Tiffany Justice, urged members to “fight like a mother” against the Democratic presidential ticket.
Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

A corporate lawyer and a professor who has been a vocal critic of Alberta's planned legislation on pronouns in schools are both now senators representing the province. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that Gov.-Gen.
Border arrests are expected to rise slightly in August but are hovering near 4-year lows

Border arrests are expected to rise slightly in August but are hovering near 4-year lows

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico during August are expected to rise slightly from July, officials said, possibly ending a streak of five straight monthly declines but the numbers are hovering near four-year lows.

Race for Alaska's lone US House seat narrows to final candidates

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two candidates who combined received just over 1% of the vote in Alaska's U.S. House primary last week can advance to November's ranked choice general election.

RFK Jr. sues North Carolina elections board as he seeks to remove his name from ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections in a last-ditch attempt to get his name removed the state’s ballot ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
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