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GOP split dooms scaled-back Kansas 'school choice' plan

GOP split dooms scaled-back Kansas 'school choice' plan

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kansas who say parents need alternatives to public schools couldn't pass even a scaled-back version of the “school choice” plans enacted in other states with GOP-controlled Legislatures. Democratic Gov.
Former secretary of state Clinton to join Liberal convention in Ottawa next week

Former secretary of state Clinton to join Liberal convention in Ottawa next week

OTTAWA — Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, the first woman to run as a major party candidate for United States president, will headline the Liberal Party of Canada's national convention on May 5.
Biden commutes sentences of 31 convicted of drug crimes

Biden commutes sentences of 31 convicted of drug crimes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 31 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes who were serving time in home confinement, the White House announced Friday.
N. Korea insults Biden, slams defense agreement with Seoul

N. Korea insults Biden, slams defense agreement with Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korea’s leader says her country would stage more provocative displays of its military might in response to a new U.S.
Tokyo plan likened to putting 'skyscrapers' in Central Park

Tokyo plan likened to putting 'skyscrapers' in Central Park

TOKYO (AP) — The Jingu Gaien area in central Tokyo is a cultural and historic treasure, a mostly green space set aside almost 100 years ago with private donations to honor Japan's famous Meiji Emperor.
N. Carolina justices hand GOP big wins with election rulings

N. Carolina justices hand GOP big wins with election rulings

RALEIGH, N.C.
Conflict over transgender rights simmers across the US

Conflict over transgender rights simmers across the US

As transgender people have increasingly gained acceptance and visibility, conservative lawmakers have zeroed in on restricting their rights: keeping transgender children off girls’ sports teams and out of certain bathrooms, and blocking them from rec
Province says RCMP should leave Surrey, B.C., to local force for safety reasons

Province says RCMP should leave Surrey, B.C., to local force for safety reasons

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is recommending the City of Surrey continue its transition to an independent police force in what is another rebuke of the RCMP's ability to conduct local policing in Canada.
Montana latest to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors

Montana latest to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors

HELENA, Mont.
School ages near toxic plumes as Nevada tribe calls for help

School ages near toxic plumes as Nevada tribe calls for help

CARSON CITY, Nev.