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ACLU of Montana challenges law defining the word ‘sex’ in state code as only male or female
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The ACLU of Montana has filed a lawsuit challenging a law…
New York City faulted for delays in getting emergency food aid to struggling families
Thousands of struggling families in New York City are enduring unacceptably long wait times for…
How many students are still missing from American schools? Here’s what the data says
Since the pandemic first upended American education, an estimated 50,000 students are still missing from…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
UN Security Council vote on Gaza humanitarian resolution delayed again in effort to avoid US veto
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Security Council members were in intense negotiations Tuesday on an…
Philly’s progressive prosecutor, facing impeachment trial, has authority on transit crimes diverted
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A new law taking aim at Philadelphia’s progressive prosecutor creates a…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Dec. 13 The Washington Post…
Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023
OTTAWA – Canada’s pace of population growth continues to set records as the country brings…
Politicians, workers seek accountability after sudden closure of St. Louis nursing home
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The operator of a St. Louis nursing home needs to be…
Prince Edward Island second province to sign health-care funding deal with Ottawa
OTTAWA – Prince Edward Island signed a $94-million deal with the federal government to fund…
B.C. approves health research centre construction at new St. Paul’s Hospital
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s provincial government is going ahead with the construction of a $638-million…
Feel alone? Check out these quotes on what it’s been like to be human in 2023
To feel 2023 is to listen closely and think on the words of awe, dread,…
As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers’ ability to adapt
CHICAGO (AP) — Christmas tree breeder Jim Rockis knows what it looks like when one…
Playing live, ‘Nutcracker’ musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple
PHOENIX (AP) — Musicians in a cramped space under a Phoenix stage send up the…
Brazil lawsuits link JBS to destruction of Amazon in protected area, seek millions in damages
JACI-PARANA, Brazil (AP) — Meat processing giant JBS SA and three other slaughterhouses are facing…
These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork
ATLANTA (AP) — It’s unclear to Tameka how — or even when — her children…
Reproductive rights group urges Ohio prosecutor to drop criminal charge against woman who miscarried
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The physicians’ group behind Ohio’s newly passed reproductive rights amendment is…
UK offers a big financial package if Northern Ireland politicians revive their suspended government
LONDON (AP) — The British government said Tuesday it will give Northern Ireland 3.3 billion…
Far from home, Indigenous students face challenges getting education but there’s hope
NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION AND THUNDER BAY, ONT. – Charla Moonias lost her friends, her language…
Australian jury records first conviction of foreign interference against a Chinese agent
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian court on Tuesday recorded the first conviction under the…
A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China
BEIJING (AP) — An earthquake that killed more than 120 people in China this week…
Vice President Harris announces nationwide events focused on abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is redoubling her focus on abortion rights as…
‘Water apocalypse’ demands return to nature for flood, drought resilience: experts
Norm Allard knows he may never see the full impacts of his efforts to restore…
These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork
ATLANTA (AP) — It’s unclear to Tameka how — or even when — her children…