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Ontario court to hear Charter challenge on supervised consumption site law

Ontario court to hear Charter challenge on supervised consumption site law

TORONTO — An Ontario court will hear arguments Monday from a Toronto supervised consumption site challenging the legality of a new provincial law that will soon shut down 10 such sites and prevent new ones from opening.
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died

Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday. She was 49. Love's family posted news of her death on Love's X account.
Takeaways from AP's report on sexual misconduct in US statehouses

Takeaways from AP's report on sexual misconduct in US statehouses

The #MeToo movement hit critical mass in 2017, toppling politicians and public figures across the country. Allegations of harassment and misconduct — some from many years prior — emerged.
Women hold more statehouse seats than ever. After #MeToo, do they feel any safer?

Women hold more statehouse seats than ever. After #MeToo, do they feel any safer?

Virginia lawmaker Jackie Glass said she got a “safety brief” when she joined the Legislature. “I was told who not to go drink with, who not to be alone with and who to just watch out for,” she said on the Statehouse floor in 2024.
Opening statements set for bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez

Opening statements set for bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez

NEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements are scheduled Monday in the bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, whose prison-bound husband, former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez , complained she was being treated unfairly by Manhattan federal prosecutors.
Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

WASHINGTON (AP) — Second lady Usha Vance plans a trip to Greenland , at a time when President Donald Trump has suggested the United States should take control over the self-governing, mineral-rich territory of American ally Denmark.
Federal election kicks off on patriotic note, as Canadians head to polls on April 28

Federal election kicks off on patriotic note, as Canadians head to polls on April 28

OTTAWA — Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.
RFK Jr. and Djokovic share a passion for tennis along with their views about vaccines

RFK Jr. and Djokovic share a passion for tennis along with their views about vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Novak Djokovic apparently share a passion for tennis along with their beliefs about vaccines.
Federal government commit $56M to new Yukon convention centre

Federal government commit $56M to new Yukon convention centre

WHITEHORSE — The federal government says it has committed more than $56 million toward the construction of a new convention centre in the Yukon capital of Whitehorse.
Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar

Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won't resign his post, despite pressure from some in his party after he voted to move forward with a Republican spending bill that avoided a government shutdown.