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Texas county where Juneteenth began ordered to redraw maps after Voting Rights Act challenge

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Newly drawn county election districts in Galveston, where Juneteenth began, illegally weaken the voting power of Black and Latino residents and must be redone, a federal judge in Texas ruled Friday in the latest case of a court s
Quebec plans to double university tuition for out-of-province students by 2024

Quebec plans to double university tuition for out-of-province students by 2024

MONTREAL — Quebec is doubling tuition for out-of-province students, more than half of whom come from Ontario, saying taxpayers shouldn't subsidize English-speaking people who leave after graduating.
'No place' for championing violence: Canada's justice and public safety ministers

'No place' for championing violence: Canada's justice and public safety ministers

OTTAWA — The RCMP says it's aware of social media posts threatening the Jewish community in Canada, calling it a time for "increased vigilance," while public safety and justice ministers from across the country said no one should be pushing for viole
Surrey, B.C., to ask court to review provincial order to stay with municipal police

Surrey, B.C., to ask court to review provincial order to stay with municipal police

SURREY, B.C. — The City of Surrey says the British Columbia government doesn’t have the jurisdiction and isn’t offering enough cash to force it to move to an independent police force in its latest volley over the fractious dispute.

Judge denies bid to prohibit US border officials from turning back asylum-seekers at land crossings

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge on Friday denied a bid by immigration advocates to prohibit U.S. officials from turning away asylum-seekers at border crossings with Mexico if they don't have appointments on a mobile phone app.
Trump says he stands with Netanyahu after a barrage of GOP criticism for saying he 'let us down'

Trump says he stands with Netanyahu after a barrage of GOP criticism for saying he 'let us down'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Friday that he stood with Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, as his GOP rivals continued to pointedly denounce his lashing out at Netanyahu days after Hamas’ deadly attacks .
As accusations fly over ballot stuffing in mayoral primary, Connecticut Democrat takes the 5th

As accusations fly over ballot stuffing in mayoral primary, Connecticut Democrat takes the 5th

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Environmentalists warn of intent to sue over snail species living near Nevada lithium mine

Environmentalists warn of intent to sue over snail species living near Nevada lithium mine

RENO, Nev. (AP) — In an ongoing legal battle with the Biden administration over a Nevada lithium mine, environmentalists are poised to return to court with a new approach accusing U.S.
Virginia statehouse candidates face questions about residency requirements

Virginia statehouse candidates face questions about residency requirements

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state lawmakers are required to live in the district they represent, as well as in any district they might be seeking to represent. If they move out of their district, the state constitution says they are out of office.

'This is garbage': NDP split on their deal with Liberals, seek harder line from Singh

HAMILTON — New Democrats attending the party's policy convention are split over the deal their party has struck with the Liberals, as senior leadership focuses on pitching the NDP as the change voters are looking for in the next federal election.