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Donald Trump is convicted of a felony. Here's how that affects the 2024 presidential race

Donald Trump is convicted of a felony. Here's how that affects the 2024 presidential race

NEW YORK (AP) — Having been convicted of 34 felonies, Donald Trump cannot own a gun, hold public office or even vote in many states.
Deputy Speaker says he had no involvement in Conservative party ad

Deputy Speaker says he had no involvement in Conservative party ad

OTTAWA — Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont says he did not approve an advertisement for a Conservative party event that led the NDP to accuse him of partisanship.
Harris addresses US Air Force Academy graduates near 80th D-Day anniversary

Harris addresses US Air Force Academy graduates near 80th D-Day anniversary

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Thursday to a sea of white-capped graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, looking back at U.S.
Bill to mark transgender and two-spirit day passed by Manitoba legislature

Bill to mark transgender and two-spirit day passed by Manitoba legislature

WINNIPEG — There was acrimony in the Manitoba legislature Thursday as politicians passed a bill to designate March 31 an annual day to recognize two-spirit and transgender persons.
Important to recognize all behind Second World War victory, including Russia: Trudeau

Important to recognize all behind Second World War victory, including Russia: Trudeau

OTTAWA — As the French government reportedly changes tack on a decision to invite Russian officials to a D-Day commemoration next week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says all countries involved in the Second World War victory must be recognized.
Former US senator from Indiana Joe Donnelly to step down as US ambassador to the Vatican

Former US senator from Indiana Joe Donnelly to step down as US ambassador to the Vatican

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former U.S. senator from Indiana Joe Donnelly is stepping down as U.S. ambassador to the Vatican and returning to his home state two years after assuming the role. In a post on the social platform X on Thursday, the U.S.
Newfoundland and Labrador launching court case against federal equalization program

Newfoundland and Labrador launching court case against federal equalization program

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government revealed Thursday that it plans to take Ottawa to court over the federal equalization program, saying it puts Canada’s easternmost province at a disadvantage.
P.E.I. hunger strikers enter second week of protesting changes to immigration rules

P.E.I. hunger strikers enter second week of protesting changes to immigration rules

CHARLOTTETOWN — The 22-year-old leader of a group protesting changes to P.E.I.'s immigration rules says he's lost almost 15 pounds since he and other immigrants started a hunger strike outside the provincial legislature a week ago.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at UQAM agree to dismantle encampment, say demands met

Pro-Palestinian protesters at UQAM agree to dismantle encampment, say demands met

MONTREAL — Pro-Palestinian protesters at Université du Québec à Montréal said Thursday they will dismantle their encampment by the end of next week after the university agreed to many of their demands.
Ohio House pairs fix assuring President Biden is on fall ballot with foreign nationals giving ban

Ohio House pairs fix assuring President Biden is on fall ballot with foreign nationals giving ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A temporary fix allowing President Joe Biden to appear on this fall's ballot cleared the Ohio House during a rare special session Thursday, along with a ban on foreign nationals contributing to state ballot campaigns that repres
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