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Alberta to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools

Alberta to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it's moving ahead this fall with legislation that would require parents to proactively sign up to have their children opt-in, rather than the usual practice of opting out, for sex education.
A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won't come until after the presidential election

A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won't come until after the presidential election

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in the U.S.
The presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day

The presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this fall is becoming much clearer.
District attorney's progressive policies face blowback from Louisiana's conservative Legislature

District attorney's progressive policies face blowback from Louisiana's conservative Legislature

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams promised to address the city's history of prosecutorial and police misconduct when he was elected four years ago, but now he's facing an investigation by Republican politicians who are c
Harris opposes US Steel's sale to a Japanese firm during joint Pennsylvania event with Biden

Harris opposes US Steel's sale to a Japanese firm during joint Pennsylvania event with Biden

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris used a joint campaign appearance with President Joe Biden in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania on Monday to say that U.S.
Walz unharmed after some of the vehicles near the back of his motorcade crash in Milwaukee

Walz unharmed after some of the vehicles near the back of his motorcade crash in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some vans at the back of a motorcade carrying Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz crashed on the highway while heading from the airport to a campaign stop in Milwaukee on Monday, but Walz was unhurt.

Calls for Canada Post to stop 'hate mail' against gender care in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK — Nicki Lyons-MacFarlane said it was a “punch in the gut” to find a postcard in their mailbox Friday from an anti-abortion group claiming "gender ideology" was being taught in schools and that it was leading to "surgical mu
In dueling TV ads, NDP and Conservatives try to define Poilievre to union voters

In dueling TV ads, NDP and Conservatives try to define Poilievre to union voters

Federal Conservatives and New Democrats agree on very little, but one point of consensus has emerged in recent months — labour issues will play a key role in the next federal election.
Howard University's capstone moment: Kamala Harris at top of the ticket

Howard University's capstone moment: Kamala Harris at top of the ticket

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a young college student, Kamala Harris made the nearly 3-mile trip from Howard University to the National Mall to protest against apartheid in South Africa.
Howard University's capstone moment: Kamala Harris at top of the ticket

Howard University's capstone moment: Kamala Harris at top of the ticket

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Tues AMs; WX501-504 and DCMD501-503 — As a young college student, Kamala Harris made the nearly 3-mile trip from Howard University to the National Mall to protest against apartheid in South Africa.