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Man to stand trial in shooting of anti-abortion canvasser

ODESSA TOWNSHIP, Mich.
Medical guidance sought after contamination closes school

Medical guidance sought after contamination closes school

FLORISSANT, Mo. (AP) — Some parents of children at Jana Elementary School in suburban St.
Social Security now allows individuals to self-select gender

Social Security now allows individuals to self-select gender

WASHINGTON (AP) — Individuals will be allowed to make sure that their records with the Social Security Administration align with their gender identity under a plan announced Wednesday.
Judge: Trump knew vote fraud claims in legal docs were false

Judge: Trump knew vote fraud claims in legal docs were false

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump signed legal documents challenging the results of the 2020 election that included voter fraud claims he knew to be false, a federal judge said in a ruling Wednesday. U.S.
Vancouver task force on Indigenous rights releases report for city council

Vancouver task force on Indigenous rights releases report for city council

VANCOUVER — In what's being called a first-of-its-kind strategy, three First Nations on whose territory Vancouver was built have come together with city officials to create a path for implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indig
In AG bid, Kobach wants to rid Kansas of ballot drop boxes

In AG bid, Kobach wants to rid Kansas of ballot drop boxes

TOPEKA, Kan.

EPA: UPS to pay fine, correct hazardous waste violations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with United Parcel Service to resolve violations of hazardous waste regulations at more than 1,100 facilities across 45 states and Puerto Rico, the agency said Wednesday.
Facing tough midterms, Biden releasing oil from US reserve

Facing tough midterms, Biden releasing oil from US reserve

WASHINGTON (AP) — High gasoline prices are the problem that President Joe Biden keeps trying to fix — and roughly a year’s worth of extraordinary efforts have done little to significantly lower costs.
Quebec opposition party refuses to swear oath to King, reopens constitutional debate

Quebec opposition party refuses to swear oath to King, reopens constitutional debate

MONTREAL — The debate over Quebec's power to unilaterally change the Canadian Constitution has resurfaced as members of an opposition party refused Wednesday to swear allegiance to King Charles III.
Manitoba eyes more tax cuts, offers subsidy for minimum wage employers

Manitoba eyes more tax cuts, offers subsidy for minimum wage employers

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is starting a review of personal and business taxes with the aim of becoming more competitive with other provinces.