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Florida woman gets 6 years in prison for attacking officers during the US Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida woman was sentenced Friday to six years in federal prison for attacking police officers during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 .
Biden and Democrats raised $72 million-plus for his 2024 race since he opened his campaign in April

Biden and Democrats raised $72 million-plus for his 2024 race since he opened his campaign in April

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee raised more than $72 million for his reelection in the 10 weeks since he announced his 2024 candidacy , his campaign announced Friday, in a strong but not record performance
Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction

Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care for young transgender people was restored Friday when a federal judge lifted an injunction he issued last month that had temporarily blocked the restrictions. The latest ruling by U.S.
B.C. drops Facebook, Instagram advertising in response to Meta's news block, says Eby

B.C. drops Facebook, Instagram advertising in response to Meta's news block, says Eby

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has stopped advertising on Facebook and Instagram to send a message to parent company Meta, which is blocking Canadian news from the social media platforms.
Saskatchewan legislature member targeted in alleged extortion attempt

Saskatchewan legislature member targeted in alleged extortion attempt

REGINA — A member of the Saskatchewan legislature says he was targeted in an alleged extortion attempt. Gary Grewal says he is to not comment further on the case as it's now before the courts.
House Republicans push through defense bill limiting abortion access and halting diversity efforts

House Republicans push through defense bill limiting abortion access and halting diversity efforts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a sweeping defense bill Friday that provides an expected 5.
Former Saskatchewan Party legislator questions government amid key byelection

Former Saskatchewan Party legislator questions government amid key byelection

REGINA — Former Saskatchewan Party legislator Mark Docherty didn't mince words when asked about the governing party.
B.C. phasing out single-use plastics, giving businesses six months to use inventory

B.C. phasing out single-use plastics, giving businesses six months to use inventory

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is phasing out the use of a range of single-use and disposable plastics with businesses being given six months to use up their inventory.
Six months. 28 mass killings in the US. That's the worst yet, and all but one case involved guns

Six months. 28 mass killings in the US. That's the worst yet, and all but one case involved guns

NEW YORK (AP) — Slain at the hands of strangers or gunned down by loved ones. Massacred in small towns, in big cities, inside their own homes or outside in broad daylight. This year's unrelenting bloodshed across the U.S.
Canada set to end domestic subsidies for unabated fossil-fuel production

Canada set to end domestic subsidies for unabated fossil-fuel production

OTTAWA — Fourteen years ago, Canada joined the rest of the G20 in promising to wean fossil-fuel companies off of government subsidies that encouraged wasteful consumption and undermined efforts to slow climate change.