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Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

A New York judge on Tuesday removed an equal protection measure from the state's November ballot, knocking back to two the number of states where abortion-related amendments will definitely go before voters this year.
Nova Scotia auditor general questions government commitment to her recommendations

Nova Scotia auditor general questions government commitment to her recommendations

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s auditor general called out the provincial government on Tuesday, saying it has been so slow to act on her office’s recommendations that she questions whether it is committed to following through.
TikTok has sued the US over a law that could ban its app. What's the legal outlook?

TikTok has sued the US over a law that could ban its app. What's the legal outlook?

NEW YORK (AP) — A newly minted law forcing TikTok's parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. could be in for an uphill battle in court.
New York judge blocks amendment barring discrimination on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes

New York judge blocks amendment barring discrimination on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes

ALBANY, N.Y.
No evidence Big Three acting as fibre wholesalers would hurt smaller providers: CRTC

No evidence Big Three acting as fibre wholesalers would hurt smaller providers: CRTC

The CRTC has denied a request by Bell Canada and some independent internet providers for an expedited decision that would prevent large carriers from using rivals' fibre networks to offer their services to customers.
Official languages commissioner sees complaints drop by more than half in past year

Official languages commissioner sees complaints drop by more than half in past year

OTTAWA — The number of complaints from Canadians who say their language rights weren't respected dropped by more than half last year, but the official languages commissioner says it's too early to say there is a downward trend.
In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war

In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden condemned the “ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world” during a Tuesday ceremony to remember victims of the Holocaust at a time when the Hamas attack on Israel and controversy over the wa
Encampment in support of Palestinians sets up on the University of Manitoba campus

Encampment in support of Palestinians sets up on the University of Manitoba campus

WINNIPEG — Students at the University of Manitoba have started a protest encampment on a grassy open area on the campus in south Winnipeg.
'Words matter': Titles, Trump and what to call a former president

'Words matter': Titles, Trump and what to call a former president

WASHINGTON (AP) — He's a criminal defendant, a businessman and a politician. But to his most loyal supporters, Donald Trump will always be Mr. President. As for the guy currently serving in the White House, they call him Biden, or maybe just Joe.
Money isn't enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate

Money isn't enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated by the seemingly endless cash flowing to Democrats , Republicans aiming to retake the Senate have rallied around candidates with plenty of their own money.