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'Almost authoritarian:' Hawaii's Cold War speech law may go

'Almost authoritarian:' Hawaii's Cold War speech law may go

HONOLULU (AP) — A Cold War-era law in Hawaii that allows authorities to impose sweeping restrictions on press freedoms and electronic communications during a state of emergency could soon be repealed by lawmakers over concerns about its constitutiona
Ford muses about a school or community centre on science centre site

Ford muses about a school or community centre on science centre site

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford mused Tuesday about putting a school or community centre on the current east Toronto site of the Ontario Science Centre, just one week after touting a plan for thousands of housing units there.

EU farm chief: Bloc close to ending Ukraine import standoff

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's top farm official said Tuesday that the bloc was on the cusp of ending a damaging internal standoff over a destabilizing glut of Ukraine farm imports by granting five eastern member states the right to temporarily
Striking public servants block access to government buildings and key infrastructure

Striking public servants block access to government buildings and key infrastructure

OTTAWA — Federal ministers said Tuesday they were monitoring for blockades of critical roads and infrastructure, as striking federal workers made good on a promise to ramp up their picket efforts by disrupting traffic and limiting access to office bu
US cyberwarriors thwarted 2020 Iran election hacking attempt

US cyberwarriors thwarted 2020 Iran election hacking attempt

Iranian hackers broke into to a system used by a U.S. municipal government to publish election results in 2020 but were discovered by cyber soldiers operating abroad and kicked out before an attack could be launched, according to U.S.
'Arresting those who hurt others': Alberta forming sheriffs team to arrest fugitives

'Arresting those who hurt others': Alberta forming sheriffs team to arrest fugitives

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it will create a team of sheriffs to track down and arrest offenders accused or convicted of serious crimes.
Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to DeSantis White House bid

Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to DeSantis White House bid

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to leave office, according to legislation filed Tuesday.
Changes planned for College Board's Black history class

Changes planned for College Board's Black history class

The College Board is revamping its Advanced Placement African American studies course again, vowing to give students an “unflinching encounter with the facts” following criticism that it watered down curriculum on slavery reparations and the Black Li
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrives in Yellowknife ahead of German president's visit

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrives in Yellowknife ahead of German president's visit

YELLOWKNIFE — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrived in Yellowknife today to begin an official visit to the Northwest Territories, a day ahead of a visit from Germany's president.
2024 presidential election campaign looks like 2020 rematch, in more ways than one

2024 presidential election campaign looks like 2020 rematch, in more ways than one

WASHINGTON — One-half of a potential presidential rematch formally joined the 2024 fray Tuesday as Joe Biden finally launched his re-election campaign, setting the stage for a sequel to 2020 that a majority of Americans do not want.