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Man who attacked police with hockey stick during Capitol riot gets over 3 years in prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former military officer who assaulted police officers with a hockey stick…
Czech Republic’s lower house rejects marriage for same-sex couples but allows limited adoptions
PRAGUE (AP) — The lower house of Parliament in the Czech Republic on Wednesday rejected…
US economy grew solid 3.2% in fourth quarter, a slight downgrade from government’s initial estimate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October…
The Biden campaign is launching a nationwide effort to win the women’s vote, Jill Biden will lead it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s campaign on Wednesday announced it is launching “Women…
The UK is stepping up lawmakers’ security as tensions flare over the Israel-Hamas war
LONDON (AP) — The British government said Wednesday that it is stepping up security for…
$1B donation makes New York medical school tuition free and transforms students’ lives
First year student Samuel Woo had been considering a career in cardiology so he would…
About as many abortions are happening in the US monthly as before Roe was overturned, report finds
The number of abortions performed each month is about the same as before the U.S.…
In the news today: Conservatives gaining support across Canada, according to new poll
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ottawa rejects Alberta’s request to introduce new tracking for ‘safer supply’ drugs
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government is rejecting a proposal from the Alberta government to…
They’re a path to becoming governor, but attorney general jobs are now a destination, too
Instead of trying to keep their seats in Congress, two North Carolina politicians are vying…
Israel and Hamas indicate no deal is imminent after Biden signals Gaza cease-fire could be close
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas on Tuesday played down chances of an imminent breakthrough…
Trump and Biden won Michigan. But ‘uncommitted’ votes demanded attention
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan…
A quarter of Gaza’s population is one step from famine and aid trucks are looted, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — At least one quarter of Gaza’s population – 576,000 people –…
After dementia reveal, producers of Wendy Williams documentary hope viewers see why they made it
If you watched Lifetime’s Wendy Williams docuseries that premiered over the weekend and felt uncomfortable,…
Japan had the fewest babies it has ever recorded last year. Marriages dropped steeply, too
TOKYO (AP) — The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for an…
Ban on gender-affirming care for minors allowed to take effect in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care…
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman doesn’t view Jets’ low attendance as ‘crisis’
WINNIPEG – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he doesn’t think the Winnipeg Jets’ attendance issues…
Army personnel file shows Maine reservist who killed 18 people received glowing reviews
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An Army reservist responsible for the deadliest shooting in Maine history…
Alabama IVF patients describe heartbreak, anger after ruling
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tory Beasley had dreamed of having three kids, and she and…
Louisiana moves closer to final passage of tough-on-crime bills that could overhaul justice system
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana, a state grappling with one of the highest rates…
Mississippi’s Republican-led House will consider Medicaid expansion for the first time
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is one step closer to what would be a landmark…
San Francisco apologizes to Black residents for decades of racist policies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Supervisors in San Francisco formally apologized Tuesday to African Americans and…
Public health officer in Michigan keeps her job after lengthy legal fight over COVID rules
WEST OLIVE, Mich. (AP) — An embattled public health officer in Michigan will get to…
Province not effectively managing hazardous spills, says B.C.’s auditor general
VICTORIA – The number of hazardous spills in British Columbia has trended upwards over the…