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Federal judge won't block suspension of right to carry guns in some New Mexico parks, playgrounds

Federal judge won't block suspension of right to carry guns in some New Mexico parks, playgrounds

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge cleared the way Wednesday for enforcement of a public health order that suspends the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in New Mexico's largest metro area. The order from U.S.
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Newsom signs laws to fast-track housing on churches’ lands, streamline housing permitting process

Newsom signs laws to fast-track housing on churches’ lands, streamline housing permitting process

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Religious institutions and nonprofit colleges in California will be allowed to turn their parking lots and other properties into low-income housing under a new law aimed at combating the ongoing homeless crisis .
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To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign

To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign

LOS ANGELES (AP) — To run or not to run? The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in California has hit a suspenseful turn as candidates wait for newly appointed Sen.
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Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker but struggle to unite quickly and elect him

Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker but struggle to unite quickly and elect him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Deeply divided Republicans nominated Rep. Steve Scalise on Wednesday to be the next House speaker but struggled to quickly unify and elect the conservative in a public floor vote after the historic ousting of Rep.
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B.C. First Nation 'furious' after federal government rejects order to protect owls

B.C. First Nation 'furious' after federal government rejects order to protect owls

VANCOUVER — A federal government decision to reverse course on issuing an emergency order for the northern spotted owl has angered the British Columbia First Nation that asked for the protection of the endangered species.
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The Supreme Court signals support for a Republican-leaning congressional district in South Carolina

The Supreme Court signals support for a Republican-leaning congressional district in South Carolina

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to preserve the Republican hold on a South Carolina congressional district against a claim that it treats Black voters unfairly.
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Man being sued over Mississippi welfare spending files his own suit against the governor

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — One of the people being sued by the Mississippi Department of Human Services over allegations of misspending welfare money has filed a separate lawsuit against Gov.
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Family mourns death of daughter with deep Ottawa connections killed in Israel

Family mourns death of daughter with deep Ottawa connections killed in Israel

OTTAWA — A Canadian citizen with deep connections to Canada's capital city was killed by Hamas militants in Israel, the head of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa said Wednesday.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits fire-ravaged parts of Northwest Territories

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits fire-ravaged parts of Northwest Territories

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got an up-close look at the burned-out remains of buildings and vehicles Wednesday as he toured parts of the Northwest Territories ravaged by a record wildfire season.
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'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus on more homes

'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus on more homes

VANCOUVER — The mayor of Vancouver set out a foundation on Wednesday to address the housing crisis in the city, while reducing barriers to building and streamlining regulations.
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