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Emboldened by success in other red states, effort launched to protect abortion rights in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Nebraska Constitution is…
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announces run for US Senate seat in 2024
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Wednesday launched a bid…
Timeline: the prime minister’s evolving statements on the war in the Gaza Strip
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was rebuked Tuesday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Two more Canadians leave Gaza Strip, Freeland sidesteps Netanyahu rebuke of Trudeau
OTTAWA – The situation in the Gaza Strip is “heartbreaking,” Canada’s deputy prime minister said…
Spain’s leader defends amnesty deal for Catalan separatists ahead of vote on new government
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday defended his controversial amnesty…
Clashes over Israel-Hamas war shatter students’ sense of safety on US college campuses
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As a Jewish student, Eden Roth always has felt safe and…
Appeals court frees attorney from having to join, pay dues to Louisiana bar association, for now
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana lawyer who objected to the state bar association’s public…
SpaceX will try again to launch its mega rocket into orbit after first attempt ended in an explosion
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is aiming for another test flight of its mega…
Prime Minister’s Office gives mandate letters to two ministers, months after shuffle
OTTAWA – The Prime Minister’s Office has quietly published mandate letters for two ministers who…
NYC carriage driver shown in video flogging horse is charged with animal cruelty
NEW YORK (AP) — A carriage horse driver was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty on…
The Israeli military has set its sights on southern Gaza. Problems loom in next phase of war
JERUSALEM (AP) — After raiding the Gaza Strip’s largest hospital, Israel appears close to completing…
Black and Latino students lack access to certified teachers and advanced classes, US data shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s Black and Latino students are at a disadvantage in nearly every…
Another victim of Maine mass shooting discharged from hospital as panel prepares to convene
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Medical staff lined the hallways this week as another victim of…
Cities facing ‘unprecedented challenges,’ Montreal mayor says as property taxes rise
Montreal is imposing the highest property tax increases in years as Mayor Valérie Plante says…
Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. November 14, 2023. Editorial: Pa. jail death database reveals statewide skirting of reporting…
Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurges
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six straight…
It’s not yet summer in Brazil, but a dangerous heat wave is sweeping the country
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s still spring in Brazil, but a dangerous heat wave…
13-year-old Texas boy sentenced to prison for murder in fatal shooting at a Sonic Drive-In
DALLAS (AP) — A 13-year-old Texas boy convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of…
Mistrial declared for Texas officer in fatal shooting of an unarmed man
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A mistrial was declared Wednesday for a Texas police officer in…
Bus accident leaves at least 39 dead and 17 injured on Himalayan road in Indian-controlled Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — A passenger bus slid off a Himalayan highway killing at least…
Lebanon releases man suspected of killing Irish UN peacekeeper on bail
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s military tribunal released a man accused of killing an Irish United…
EU reaches deal to reduce highly polluting methane gas emissions from the energy sector
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union negotiators reached a deal on Wednesday to reduce highly polluting…
Governor eases lockdowns at Wisconsin prisons amid lawsuit, seeks to improve safety
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Lockdowns at two of Wisconsin’s oldest and most understaffed prisons are…
Many parents don’t know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?
Nearly nine out of 10 parents believe their child is performing at grade level despite…