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Tennessee now requires court order or proof of pardon to restore felon voting rights

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has begun requiring felons who want their voting rights back to first get their full citizenship rights restored by a judge or show they were pardoned.
Liberals looking for input on planned law to improve safety in long-term care

Liberals looking for input on planned law to improve safety in long-term care

OTTAWA — The federal government is seeking public input on planned legislation to improve safety in long-term care following the devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former Republican legislative candidate has been charged for his role in the US Capitol riot

A former Republican legislative candidate has been charged for his role in the US Capitol riot

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A former Republican legislative candidate who traveled to Washington for former President Donald Trump's “Stop the Steal” rally was arrested Friday and charged with federal crimes for his role in the U.S.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas; Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Wash.; Palm Springs, Calif., Mayor Grace Elena Garner. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Preempted by coverage of the British Open.
Wildfire crews fight wildfire with fire to protect, secure Cranbrook, B.C. airport

Wildfire crews fight wildfire with fire to protect, secure Cranbrook, B.C. airport

VICTORIA — The forest and brush around the international airport at Cranbrook, B.C., has been scorched in an all-out effort to protect the vital transportation link from an encroaching wildfire, airport manager Tristen Chernove said Friday.
DeSantis seeks review of Florida's holdings in Bud Light maker over transgender influencer backlash

DeSantis seeks review of Florida's holdings in Bud Light maker over transgender influencer backlash

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Presidential candidate and Republican Gov.
Retired RCMP officer charged with helping Beijing intimidation campaign

Retired RCMP officer charged with helping Beijing intimidation campaign

OTTAWA — The RCMP has charged one of its former members in a foreign interference investigation, alleging he helped the Chinese government identify and intimidate a person.
Alberta Métis settlement to get $9M in recovery funds: minister

Alberta Métis settlement to get $9M in recovery funds: minister

EDMONTON — A northern Alberta Métis settlement is to receive a one-time payment of $9 million from the provincial government to help it recover from a May wildfire.
Ministers' embrace of Rwanda's Kagame undermines democratic values: governance prof

Ministers' embrace of Rwanda's Kagame undermines democratic values: governance prof

OTTAWA — Canada missed the mark in making a warm embrace of Rwandan President Paul Kagame on the sidelines of a women's development conference in Kigali this week, says an expert who studies how countries relate with authoritarian states.

Florida man pleads guilty to participating in the 2021 US Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida man pleaded guilty Friday to participating in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 . Anthony Sargent, 47, of St.