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Trudeau Foundation board chair says donation from Chinese company has been returned

Trudeau Foundation board chair says donation from Chinese company has been returned

OTTAWA — The chair of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation's board says the organization has returned a $140,000 donation to Millennium Golden Eagle International.
New Mexico rolls out education campaign for recreational marijuana use

New Mexico rolls out education campaign for recreational marijuana use

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — After more than a year of recreational marijuana sales, New Mexico is rolling out its first campaign to educate people about responsible use.
Presley gets Mississippi Democratic nod for governor without party primary, after court ruling

Presley gets Mississippi Democratic nod for governor without party primary, after court ruling

JACKSON, Miss.
Wilkinson urges collaboration after Saskatchewan rejects federal energy table

Wilkinson urges collaboration after Saskatchewan rejects federal energy table

REGINA — Federal natural resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson has asked Saskatchewan to work together on shared energy priorities after Ottawa and the province recently clashed over differing net-zero plans.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a surprising 5-4 ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case from Alabama, with two conservative justices joining liberals in rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken

NY attorney general files lawsuit against anti-abortion group known for blocking access to clinics

NEW YORK (AP) — New York's attorney general filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against an anti-abortion group whose members have been arrested for blocking access to health care clinics in New York and other states.
Senate report recommends Canada develop targeted suicide prevention strategies

Senate report recommends Canada develop targeted suicide prevention strategies

A Senate report released Thursday says Canada can make major strides in suicide prevention if all levels of government develop strategies tailored towards men and Indigenous people, the groups facing the highest suicide rates.
Liberal budget bill passes in House of Commons after Conservative filibuster attempt

Liberal budget bill passes in House of Commons after Conservative filibuster attempt

OTTAWA — The House of Commons passed the Liberal government's budget bill today, which seeks to roll out vast new incentives for clean energy and expending dental care subsidies — despite a Conservative attempt to hold it up.
After years of bickering, EU claims breakthrough in migration talks

After years of bickering, EU claims breakthrough in migration talks

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries have made a breakthrough in migration talks, sealing agreement on a plan to share out responsibility for migrants entering Europe without authorization, the root of one of the bloc’s longest-running political
Bipartisan deal reached to save Milwaukee from bankruptcy

Bipartisan deal reached to save Milwaukee from bankruptcy

MADISON, Wis.