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GOP threat to impeach a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice is driven by fear of losing legislative edge

GOP threat to impeach a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice is driven by fear of losing legislative edge

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans have enjoyed outsize control of the Legislature in one of the most closely divided states for a dozen years.
Special election in western Pennsylvania to determine if Democrats or GOP take control of the House

Special election in western Pennsylvania to determine if Democrats or GOP take control of the House

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Tory grassroots vote against surgical, pharmaceutical care for transgender kids

Tory grassroots vote against surgical, pharmaceutical care for transgender kids

QUEBEC — A future Conservative government should prohibit "medicinal or surgical interventions" for gender-diverse and transgender children, delegates to the party's policy convention decided in a vote on Saturday.
G20 leaders reach consensus early, softening language on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

G20 leaders reach consensus early, softening language on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

NEW DELHI — Global economic leaders have agreed on a final declaration at the G20 summit, but the language surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine — which is leading to geopolitical tensions — has softened since the leaders last met.
Group sues after New Mexico governor suspends right to carry guns in Albuquerque in public

Group sues after New Mexico governor suspends right to carry guns in Albuquerque in public

New Mexico Gov.
Trump stops at a fraternity house on his way to Iowa-Iowa State football game, outdrawing his rivals

Trump stops at a fraternity house on his way to Iowa-Iowa State football game, outdrawing his rivals

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump stepped out of a fraternity house to the cheers of hundreds of Iowa State University students and tossed autographed footballs into the crowd.
Former UBC Okanagan student feels free after winning discrimination case

Former UBC Okanagan student feels free after winning discrimination case

Stephanie Hale says she is feeling free for the first time in a decade after her life was derailed by a sexual assault in a dorm room at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus.
Canada will not recognize 'sham' Russian election results in Ukraine, says Trudeau

Canada will not recognize 'sham' Russian election results in Ukraine, says Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will not recognize the results of elections held this week by Russian authorities in occupied parts of Ukraine.
As Jacksonville shooting victims are eulogized, advocates call attention to anti-Black hate crimes

As Jacksonville shooting victims are eulogized, advocates call attention to anti-Black hate crimes

The racist motivations of the white shooter who targeted and fatally shot Black people in Jacksonville, Florida , two weeks ago have revived concerns about the threat of hate violence and domestic terrorism against African Americans.
Foreign aid: Ottawa overhauling 'risk-averse' red tape for charities operating abroad

Foreign aid: Ottawa overhauling 'risk-averse' red tape for charities operating abroad

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada is reforming its bureaucratic system for funding foreign-aid initiatives in a bid to approve funding requests faster and eliminate multiple layers of red tape.