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Utah judge to rule next week on state abortion clinic ban

Utah judge to rule next week on state abortion clinic ban

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Planned Parenthood Association of Utah argued in court on Friday that a ban on abortion clinics would “functionally eliminate” abortion access if implemented next week as scheduled.
Colorado governor signs 4 gun control bills after massacre

Colorado governor signs 4 gun control bills after massacre

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s governor signed four gun control bills Friday, following the lead of other states struggling to confront a nationwide surge in violent crime and mass shootings, despite a recent U.S.
Tennessee Gov. Lee says session on guns likely after July 4

Tennessee Gov. Lee says session on guns likely after July 4

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Friday that a special lawmaking session dedicated to possible changes to the state's gun laws in the wake of a deadly school shooting last month would likely have to take place after July 4.

Bi-state sage grouse considered for threatened status, again

RENO, Nev. (AP) — For the third time in a decade, federal wildlife officials are contemplating whether the bi-state sage grouse deserves protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican presidential candidate.
Canada, U.S. to share more data in fight against cross-border gun smuggling, opioids

Canada, U.S. to share more data in fight against cross-border gun smuggling, opioids

OTTAWA — Canada and the United States have agreed to share more information about the smuggling of guns and drugs across their shared border.
North Dakota's abortion ban bill becomes veto-proof

North Dakota's abortion ban bill becomes veto-proof

North Dakota state senators overwhelmingly passed a bill that would ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy. Narrow exceptions would be granted for rape and incest up to six weeks of pregnancy under the bill passed April 19.
Abortion bans fail in conservative South Carolina, Nebraska

Abortion bans fail in conservative South Carolina, Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb.
Window to safely airlift people from Sudan closing quickly, Canadian officials say

Window to safely airlift people from Sudan closing quickly, Canadian officials say

OTTAWA — Senior officials said Friday they are confident Canada has enough space on its aircraft to evacuate all the citizens, permanent residents and family members who have asked for help to leave Sudan — but the window to safely carry out those fl
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend King's coronation in London next week

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend King's coronation in London next week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to attend the coronation of King Charles in London next week alongside dignitaries from around the world.