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1 lawsuit over appointment of Mississippi judges dismissed, another case still alive

1 lawsuit over appointment of Mississippi judges dismissed, another case still alive

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House passes official languages bill to enshrine francophone immigration in law

House passes official languages bill to enshrine francophone immigration in law

OTTAWA — A bill that aims to enshrine a francophone immigration program into law is heading to the Senate after clearing the House of Commons.
New Chicago mayor pledges commitment to progressive strategy, asks for unity

New Chicago mayor pledges commitment to progressive strategy, asks for unity

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson began his first term of office Monday , asking Chicagoans to set aside deep differences, confront challenges together and build “a city that works for everyone.
N.B. Human Rights Commission concerned over review of LGBTQ policy for schools

N.B. Human Rights Commission concerned over review of LGBTQ policy for schools

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission expressed concern Monday over the government's decision to review the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools.

Minnesota Democrats set emergency meeting in response to melee at Minneapolis political convention

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Democratic leaders will convene an emergency meeting Thursday evening to respond to the chaos that broke out during a convention to endorse a candidate for a Minneapolis City Council race.
Former Detroit lawmaker joins race for Michigan seat in US Senate

Former Detroit lawmaker joins race for Michigan seat in US Senate

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former state Rep. Leslie Love, a Democrat who represented Detroit for six years in the Michigan Legislature, announced Monday that she is running for the state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2024.
UK pledges attack drones, more missiles as Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets prime minister on European tour

UK pledges attack drones, more missiles as Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets prime minister on European tour

LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed the British government at the end of a whirlwind European tour Monday to join a “fighter jet coalition” that would help strengthen his country's aerial capabilities, but instead secured a
Biden chooses cancer expert to lead National Institutes of Health

Biden chooses cancer expert to lead National Institutes of Health

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday nominated cancer specialist Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to become director of the National Institutes of Health.
Wisconsin judge allows for lawsuit against fake Trump electors to proceed

Wisconsin judge allows for lawsuit against fake Trump electors to proceed

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Monday refused to break up a lawsuit filed against 10 fake electors for former President Donald Trump and two of his attorneys, saying the case could proceed in the county where it was filed.
US seeks dismissal of corruption charges against Florida 2018 Democratic governor nominee Gillum

US seeks dismissal of corruption charges against Florida 2018 Democratic governor nominee Gillum

Federal prosecutors asked a judge Monday to dismiss the remaining corruption charges against Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for Florida governor in 2018, after a jury deadlocked on all but one count following a trial earlier this month.