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Texas women sued for wrongful death after aiding in abortion

Texas women sued for wrongful death after aiding in abortion

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three women in Texas are being sued for wrongful death by a man who claims they helped his now-ex-wife obtain medication for an abortion. It's another test of state-enforced bans since the U.S. Supreme court overturned the Roe v.
Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown denies Arizona altercation allegations

Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown denies Arizona altercation allegations

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown spoke out Friday, a rarity for a member of Canada's highest court, about an alleged altercation in Arizona that triggered a complaint to the Canadian Judicial Council.
The New York hush-money probe of Donald Trump explained

The New York hush-money probe of Donald Trump explained

NEW YORK (AP) — In the final weeks of the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump’s lawyer tried to buy the silence of a porn actress who said she had a sexual encounter with the Republican during his days as a reality TV star.
Ottawa greenlights WestJet's takeover of Sunwing

Ottawa greenlights WestJet's takeover of Sunwing

MONTREAL — The federal government gave the thumbs-up Friday to WestJet Airlines' takeover of Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations in a major consolidation of the Canadian aviation market following a tumultuous year for travel.
Kiska, Marineland's lone killer whale and last captive orca in Canada, has died

Kiska, Marineland's lone killer whale and last captive orca in Canada, has died

Kiska, a killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died. The Ontario government said Marineland, a theme park in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.; Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio; Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board; Dr. Richard Besser, CEO and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises

DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ahead of a widely expected presidential campaign, Florida Gov.
Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual health care

Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual health care

OTTAWA — Provinces that continue to allow private clinics to charge patients directly for virtual health care could see their future federal funding clawed back, as the government moved Friday to put an end to a proliferation of for-profit virtual ca
No Labels secures ballot access in Oregon for 'unity ticket'

No Labels secures ballot access in Oregon for 'unity ticket'

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — No Labels, a group that could shake up the 2024 presidential race with a bipartisan “unity ticket," secured access to the ballot Friday in Oregon, at least the third state to approve its application to become a political party.
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond speaks out after award revoked over heritage claims

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond speaks out after award revoked over heritage claims

VANCOUVER — Former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says she's satisfied in her "past work, identity and self-worth," after the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association revoked an award because its board members believed she falsified her claims of