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Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments

Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue Wednesday even after widespread backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threaten
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Quebec launches helpline, looks for other ways to stop politicians from quitting

Quebec launches helpline, looks for other ways to stop politicians from quitting

RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, Que. — The Quebec government says it is not ruling out punitive measures for people who harass elected officials, as the province strives to stop an exodus of politicians from municipal jobs.
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N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it's a 'good news story'

N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it's a 'good news story'

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he's surprised by the backlash he's received for his promise to give workers a one-time payment of $300.
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South Carolina's push to be next-to-last state with hate crimes law stalls again

South Carolina's push to be next-to-last state with hate crimes law stalls again

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supporters who want to make South Carolina the next-to-last U.S.
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CBC reaches tentative deal with union, says the Canadian Media Guild

CBC reaches tentative deal with union, says the Canadian Media Guild

OTTAWA — The Canadian Media Guild says it has reached a tentative agreement with CBC/Radio Canada.
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Online harms: Civil liberty, law critics say stiffer hate crime sentences 'troubling'

Online harms: Civil liberty, law critics say stiffer hate crime sentences 'troubling'

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is proposing "draconian penalties" in the Criminal Code as part of its sweeping plan to target online hate, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association warns.
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'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponents

'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponents

LANSING, Michigan (AP) — A protest “uncommitted” vote in Michigan that secured two delegates in the state's Democratic primary on Tuesday was meant as a warning to President Joe Biden's reelection over his support for Israel's war against Hamas in Ga
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Michigan's largest Arab American cities reject Biden over his handling of Israel-Hamas war

Michigan's largest Arab American cities reject Biden over his handling of Israel-Hamas war

DEARBORN, Mich.
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West Virginia House OKs bill doctors say would eliminate care for most at-risk transgender youth

West Virginia House OKs bill doctors say would eliminate care for most at-risk transgender youth

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
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New Democrat MP Daniel Blaikie to resign his seat, work for Manitoba premier

New Democrat MP Daniel Blaikie to resign his seat, work for Manitoba premier

OTTAWA — A New Democrat member of Parliament is resigning his seat for a job with Manitoba's NDP government.
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