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Proposed Manitoba legislation targets sex offenders and false intimate images

Proposed Manitoba legislation targets sex offenders and false intimate images

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government plans to crack down on fake explicit photos and videos, and to prevent people convicted of serious crimes from changing their names.
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The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters

The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to prevent those who sent robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’ s voice to New Hampshire voters from using artificial intelligence for future deceptions.
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Alberta renewables report contradicts government proposals for industry, critics say

Alberta renewables report contradicts government proposals for industry, critics say

EDMONTON — Critics are asking why the Alberta government's proposed regulations on renewable power seem to have ignored the conclusions of its own utilities regulator.
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Oklahoma's push to weaken penalties for cockfighting is frustrating opponents of the bloodsport

Oklahoma's push to weaken penalties for cockfighting is frustrating opponents of the bloodsport

WILSON, Okla. (AP) — Before Oklahoma became one of the last places in the U.S.
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Federal government reveals it ordered national security review of TikTok in September

Federal government reveals it ordered national security review of TikTok in September

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals ordered a national security review of popular video app TikTok in September 2023 but did not disclose it publicly. "This is still an ongoing case.
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In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions

In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions

ST. PAUL, Minn.
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Saskatchewan government rejects offer to go into binding arbitration with teachers

Saskatchewan government rejects offer to go into binding arbitration with teachers

REGINA — Contract negotiations between Saskatchewan teachers and the province have hit another snag, along with a renewed round of finger-pointing.
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'Concerned and perplexed': Alberta police force move catches unions off guard

'Concerned and perplexed': Alberta police force move catches unions off guard

CALGARY — The union representing Alberta’s sheriffs says it was not consulted about a plan announced this week to have a new police service handle much of the work they currently do.
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Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US match

Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US match

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown, who lost Nevada’s 2022 GOP Senate primary, filed his formal candidacy Thursday for the seat held by first-term Sen.
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Judge rejects Sen. Menendez's claims that legislative immunity protects him from bribery charges

Judge rejects Sen. Menendez's claims that legislative immunity protects him from bribery charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Sen.
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