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3rd man arrested in firebombing of Planned Parenthood in Southern California last year

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A third man has been arrested on federal charges related to the firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Southern California last year, authorities said Monday.
Alberta government checking medical clinic offering faster physician access for a fee

Alberta government checking medical clinic offering faster physician access for a fee

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it is checking into a Calgary clinic that is promising fast-track access to a family doctor along with other perks to patients who pay up to $4,800 a year.
In letter to Chow, Freeland puts Toronto budget bailout on province's shoulders

In letter to Chow, Freeland puts Toronto budget bailout on province's shoulders

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow accused the federal government of finger pointing on Monday, as Canada's deputy prime minister placed the responsibility to help the city with its pandemic-ravaged finances on the province's shoulders.

Connecticut's governor orders an independent investigation into falsified traffic tickets

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday ordered an independent investigation into the state police after an audit last month that showed troopers falsified information on at least 26,000 traffic stops from 2014 to 2021.
Texas is using disaster declarations to install buoys and razor wire on the US-Mexico border

Texas is using disaster declarations to install buoys and razor wire on the US-Mexico border

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Wrecking ball-sized buoys on the Rio Grande . Razor wire strung across private property without permission. Bulldozers changing the very terrain of America's southern border. For more than two years, Texas Republican Gov.
Former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte throws hat into race for New Hampshire governor

Former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte throws hat into race for New Hampshire governor

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte announced her candidacy for governor of New Hampshire on Monday, days after fellow Republican Chris Sununu declined to seek a fifth term. “Gov.
Ottawa reveals conditions for allowing future fossil fuel subsidies

Ottawa reveals conditions for allowing future fossil fuel subsidies

MONTREAL — Ottawa is restricting the conditions under which it will allow subsidies to the fossil fuel industry, but is leaving untouched — for now — the industry's largest source of public financing.
Canada hailed for focusing foreign aid on women's rights amid global backslide

Canada hailed for focusing foreign aid on women's rights amid global backslide

OTTAWA — Foreign-aid groups are praising Ottawa for funding initiatives in developing countries that aim to keep women who care for children or elders from being excluded from the economy.
Criminal trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King trial to begin in November

Criminal trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King trial to begin in November

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King has been scheduled to stand trial beginning Nov. 27, andnow says he wants to be judged by a jury of his peers.
Abortion messaging roils debate over Ohio ballot initiative. Backers said it wasn't about that

Abortion messaging roils debate over Ohio ballot initiative. Backers said it wasn't about that

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The fraught politics of abortion have helped turn an August ballot question in Ohio that would make it harder to change the state constitution into a cauldron of misinformation and fear-mongering.