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Tennessee governor signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

Tennessee governor signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov.
Mississippi Senate passes trimmed Medicaid expansion and sends bill back to the House

Mississippi Senate passes trimmed Medicaid expansion and sends bill back to the House

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers will try to negotiate on expanding Medicaid in one of the poorest states in the U.S. after the Senate voted Thursday for a vastly different plan than one proposed by the House.
On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

SURREY, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aiming more of his upcoming budget at young voters with a series of announcements on child care Thursday just a day after he offered supports for renters.
'We won't forget': How Muslims view Pierre Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

'We won't forget': How Muslims view Pierre Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

OTTAWA — While a spokesman for regional Muslim advocacy group warns Pierre Poilievre's stand on the Israel-Hamas war could complicate his party's relationship with Muslim Canadians, another advocate accuses the Liberals of only responding to their co
Spy agency told election chief of possible meddling in nomination, inquiry hears

Spy agency told election chief of possible meddling in nomination, inquiry hears

OTTAWA — Chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault says Canada's spy agency told him during the 2019 general election about possible foreign meddling in a political nomination contest.
Native Women's Association forced to lay off half its staff amid funding shortfall

Native Women's Association forced to lay off half its staff amid funding shortfall

OTTAWA — The Native Women's Association of Canada says it has been forced to lay off roughly half its workforce due to a major shortfall in federal funding.
Quebec minister to order probe after complaint about QMJHL English-only playoff garb

Quebec minister to order probe after complaint about QMJHL English-only playoff garb

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will ask the province's language watchdog to investigate after the leader of the Parti Québécois complained about a lack of French on a QMJHL team's playoff garb.
House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls

House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Thursday invited President Joe Biden to testify before Congress in what appears to be a last-ditch effort to deliver on their stalled monthslong impeachment inquiry into the Biden family businesses. Rep.
Trudeau won't say if he has spoken to Housefather since Gaza motion

Trudeau won't say if he has spoken to Housefather since Gaza motion

OTTAWA — Quebec MP Anthony Housefather remains undecided on his future more than a week after a House of Commons motion on Israel and Gaza left him questioning whether he will remain in the Liberal party.
Saskatchewan teachers hope to be back at bargaining table with government next week

Saskatchewan teachers hope to be back at bargaining table with government next week

REGINA — Saskatchewan teachers could return to the bargaining table as early as next week to work out their labour dispute with the province.