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DeSantis is defending new slavery teachings. Civil rights leaders see a pattern of 'policy violence'

DeSantis is defending new slavery teachings. Civil rights leaders see a pattern of 'policy violence'

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Civil rights activists cheered when Ron DeSantis pardoned four Black men wrongfully convicted of rape as one of his first actions as Florida's governor.
Deep dive into Meta's algorithms shows that America's political polarization has no easy fix

Deep dive into Meta's algorithms shows that America's political polarization has no easy fix

WASHINGTON (AP) — The powerful algorithms used by Facebook and Instagram to deliver content to users have increasingly been blamed for amplifying misinformation and political polarization.
Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment

Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump met Thursday with members of special counsel Jack Smith's team ahead of a potential indictment over the former president's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the Jan.

South Dakota attorney general calls on lawmaker to repay more than $600K in COVID-19 relief funds

South Dakota's attorney general called on a state lawmaker Thursday to repay more than $600,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funding she received for her preschool business. Attorney General Marty Jackley gave fellow Republican state Sen.
'Mississippi's Giant Houseparty' shows sharp divide between GOP governor and Democratic challenger

'Mississippi's Giant Houseparty' shows sharp divide between GOP governor and Democratic challenger

PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's political divide was on full display Thursday in the blazing heat as Republican Gov.
Black lawmakers press Justice and Education Departments to investigate Florida's race curriculum

Black lawmakers press Justice and Education Departments to investigate Florida's race curriculum

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus is pushing the White House, Justice Department and the Department of Education to adopt an “aggressive legal strategy” to scrutinize recent changes to Florida's Black history curriculum.
David Lametti's legacy as justice minister is advancing cause of wrongfully convicted

David Lametti's legacy as justice minister is advancing cause of wrongfully convicted

OTTAWA — When David Lametti met David Milgaard in his office a few years back, he pulled a copy of The Tragically Hip's "Fully Completely" off a shelf and asked Milgaard to sign his record.
Public Safety department says Liberal law did not factor into Bernardo's transfer

Public Safety department says Liberal law did not factor into Bernardo's transfer

OTTAWA — Serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo would have been transferred to a medium-security prison even if a previous version of the corrections law were been in place, according to the federal Public Safety department.
Encampment in front of Regina City Hall to be dismantled after third fire

Encampment in front of Regina City Hall to be dismantled after third fire

REGINA — An encampment in front of Regina City Hall is being dismantled with officials saying the risks are too great to allow it to continue.

Corrective to July 24 story on Pat King trial

OTTAWA — In a story published on Monday, July 24, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that Pat King's lawyer is named Natasha Calvino. In fact, her last name is spelled Calvinho. The Canadian Press