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Former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister Benoît Pelletier dies at 64

Former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister Benoît Pelletier dies at 64

MONTREAL — Former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister and well-known constitutional expert Benoît Pelletier has died in Mexico at age 64, his family announced Monday.
States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards

States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards

ST. PAUL, Minn.
Minimum wage up across Atlantic Canada with biggest jump in Newfoundland and Labrador

Minimum wage up across Atlantic Canada with biggest jump in Newfoundland and Labrador

HALIFAX — The minimum wage is going up today in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces. Newfoundland and Labrador is leading the way with a 60-cent increase, bringing its hourly rate to $15.60 — the highest minimum wage in the region.
Kansas lawmakers race to solve big fiscal issues before their spring break

Kansas lawmakers race to solve big fiscal issues before their spring break

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Legislature is scrambling to address tax cuts, funding for disability services and immigration issues ahead of its annual three-week spring break starting next week.
Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you

Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you

OTTAWA — The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you.
Trump’s immigration rhetoric makes inroads with some Democrats. That could be a concern for Biden

Trump’s immigration rhetoric makes inroads with some Democrats. That could be a concern for Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — The video shared by Donald Trump features horror movie music and footage of migrants purportedly entering the U.S. from countries including Cameroon, Afghanistan and China.
The Trump camp and the White House clash over Biden's recognition of 'Transgender Day of Visibility'

The Trump camp and the White House clash over Biden's recognition of 'Transgender Day of Visibility'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump's campaign and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as “Transgender Day of Visibility.

Solar eclipse expected to bring largest tourist crowd in Niagara Falls history: mayor

The chance to observe a natural celestial spectacle alongside one of the Seven Wonders of North America is expected to draw about a million people to Niagara Falls, Ont.
New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday

New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday

LIVERMORE, Calif.
Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin's new legislative map

Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin's new legislative map

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's presidential primary Tuesday clears the way for a general election campaign that Democrats see as an opportunity unlike any in recent state history.