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Lawsuits under New York's new voting rights law reveal racial disenfranchisement even in blue states

Lawsuits under New York's new voting rights law reveal racial disenfranchisement even in blue states

FREEPORT, N.Y. (AP) — Weihua Yan had seen dramatic demographic changes since moving to Long Island's Nassau County. Its Asian American population alone had grown by 60% since the 2010 census.
Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

NEW YORK (AP) — The final jurors were seated Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial , and an appellate judge rejected the former president’s latest bid to halt the case as a hectic day in court set the stage for opening statements to begin Monday.
Nova Scotia justice minister steps down after domestic violence comments

Nova Scotia justice minister steps down after domestic violence comments

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Justice Minister Brad Johns resigned Friday evening, one day after he made comments downplaying the severity of domestic violence.
MPs grill 'incompetent' health agency on fired National Microbiology Lab scientists

MPs grill 'incompetent' health agency on fired National Microbiology Lab scientists

OTTAWA — Federal officials in charge of the National Microbiology Lab defended security protocols at the Winnipeg institution against accusations from MPs of bureaucratic incompetence Friday.
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care

Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying strict abortion bans that ha

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Reps. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and Ro Khanna, D-Calif.; retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Sen.
West Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says

West Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the U.S.
First Nation solar farm in B.C. expected to save 1.1 million litres of diesel a year

First Nation solar farm in B.C. expected to save 1.1 million litres of diesel a year

ANAHIM LAKE, B.C. — A First Nation in central British Columbia will build what the federal government says will likely be the largest off-grid solar project in Canada.
The Latest | Opening statements in Trump hush money trial set for Monday after latest appeal fails

The Latest | Opening statements in Trump hush money trial set for Monday after latest appeal fails

NEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements in Donald Trump's hush money case are set to begin next week after a jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated Friday .
Liberal and NDP MPs lament departure of longtime Tory MP as Status of Women chair

Liberal and NDP MPs lament departure of longtime Tory MP as Status of Women chair

OTTAWA — Liberal and NDP MPs are lamenting the loss of the longtime Conservative chair of the parliamentary committee on the Status of Women, saying they hope the change doesn't hurt their ability to work together across party lines.
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