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ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care

ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri ACLU on Monday sued to block new state restrictions on both adults and children seeking gender-affirming health care, which are set to kick in Thursday.
Las Vegas-to-California bullet train gets bipartisan backing

Las Vegas-to-California bullet train gets bipartisan backing

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A bipartisan congressional group from Nevada and California asked the Biden administration Monday to fast-track federal funds for a private company to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
Biden thanks 'Tennessee three' for 'standing up'

Biden thanks 'Tennessee three' for 'standing up'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Tennessee lawmakers who became Democratic heroes for facing expulsion after participating in gun control protests visited the White House on Monday, describing themselves as “representatives of a movement" that is demanding gr
TRCA says province did not consult on Ontario Science Centre move to Ontario Place

TRCA says province did not consult on Ontario Science Centre move to Ontario Place

TORONTO — Ontario's largest conservation authority says it was not consulted on the decision to move the Ontario Science Centre, despite owning the land it currently sits on.
Indiana bill on trans student name changes goes to governor

Indiana bill on trans student name changes goes to governor

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana schools would be required to notify parents if their child requests a name or pronoun change at school under a bill approved Monday by the state House despite worries that the step could out young transgender people to the
Lawsuit: Mississippi violates rights by appointing judges

Lawsuit: Mississippi violates rights by appointing judges

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Florida condo building evacuated near deadly collapse

NORTH BAY VILLAGE, Fla. (AP) — Residents of a South Florida waterfront condominium that was deemed unsafe during a recent inspection have until Tuesday morning to evacuate.
Transit association says more police, security needed on city buses, trains

Transit association says more police, security needed on city buses, trains

OTTAWA — Cities need to hire more security officers for their transit systems and give them more power to curb dangerous behaviour on trains and buses, the Canadian Urban Transit Association said Monday as it published a list of recommendations to re
Treasury Board sends open letter to Canadians on talks with union amid ongoing strike

Treasury Board sends open letter to Canadians on talks with union amid ongoing strike

OTTAWA — The federal government offered to do a joint review of its return-to-office orders for civil servants but hasn't budged on its latest wage offer, as a strike of the government's largest public-sector union continued for a sixth day Monday.
Judge grants another eviction delay to Montreal homeless camp under highway

Judge grants another eviction delay to Montreal homeless camp under highway

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge on Monday extended an injunction to protect a downtown Montreal homeless encampment located under a busy highway, and once again delayed major repair work needed on the aging infrastructure.