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More Black women say abortion is their top issue in the 2024 election, a survey finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a quarter of female Black voters describe abortion as their…
How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items
TORONTO – When Amrita Maharaj-Dube goes shopping with her daughter, the five-year-old is instantly drawn…
Frozen in time: Families of those on missing Flight 370 cannot shake off their grief without answers
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Over the past decade, Grace Subathirai Nathan graduated from law…
Anger over corruption and Portugal’s economy could help a radical right party in Sunday’s election
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Home furnishings giant Ikea recently placed billboards in Portugal advertising a…
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-term use. Some patients want to stop
Millions of Americans who have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular obesity drugs…
Maryland abortion clinics could get money for security under bill in state Senate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Abortion clinics in Maryland could pay for enhanced security and greater…
8 teens wounded by gunfire at Philadelphia bus stop in city’s 4th transit shooting in as many days
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say eight Philadelphia high school students waiting to board a city…
Retired wrestler and ex-congressional candidate suspected in Las Vegas killing surrenders to police
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A retired professional wrestler and former congressional candidate surrendered to police…
Betty Ford forever postage stamp is unveiled at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new forever postage stamp bearing the portrait of former first lady…
Georgia bill would punish cities and counties that break law against ‘sanctuary’ for immigrants
ATLANTA (AP) — Some Georgia senators want to punish cities and counties that they say…
New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans Wednesday to send the National…
Judge sentences 4 defendants in US terrorism and kidnapping case to life in prison, appeals planned
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A U.S. judge on Wednesday sentenced four family members to life…
States in Colorado River basin pitch new ways to absorb shortages but clash on the approach
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The seven U.S. states that draw water from the Colorado…
Social media ban for minors less restrictive in Florida lawmakers’ second attempt
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Less than a week after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a…
A California county ditched its vote counting machines. Now a supporter faces a recall election
REDDING, Calif. (AP) — Voters in Northern California’s rural Shasta County have twice voted for…
Robots and drones to work in Kelowna, B.C., orchards in ‘precision farming’ project
KELOWNA, B.C. – Drones and robots will be put to work in the orchards of…
House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that…
Canadian Covid Society launches to address long-term effects, prevent further illness
A national non-profit group called the Canadian Covid Society launched on Wednesday, with co-founders saying…
Port Moody, B.C., police get digital crisis tool for mental health, addiction calls
PORT MOODY, B.C. – Police officers in Port Moody, B.C., are about to start using…
Massachusetts debates how long homeless people can stay in shelters
BOSTON (AP) — A proposal that would limit how long homeless people can stay in…
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ended his long-shot 2024…
Health Canada to completely ban use of strychnine poison by September
Health Canada says it plans to completely ban a powerful poison used to control predators…
Canada’s future funding for UN relief organization in Gaza Strip still in limbo
OTTAWA – Canada hasn’t made a final decision on whether to resume funding to a…
Study raises questions about plastic pollution’s effect on heart health
We breathe, eat and drink tiny particles of plastic. But are these minuscule specks in…