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Abortion providers sue Kansas over longstanding waiting period, new medication rule

Abortion providers sue Kansas over longstanding waiting period, new medication rule

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Abortion providers sued Kansas on Tuesday over a law enacted this year and existing restrictions, including a decades-old requirement that patients wait 24 hours after first seeing a provider to terminate their pregnancies.
Democrats: Lives could be lost due to Republican walkout in Oregon Legislature

Democrats: Lives could be lost due to Republican walkout in Oregon Legislature

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Democratic lawmakers stood on the steps of the state Capitol Tuesday and implored Republicans, who have been boycotting the Senate for over a month, to return and vote on bills, saying lives are literally at stake.

US judge blocks Florida ban on trans minor care in narrow ruling, says 'gender identity is real'

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge temporarily blocked portions of a new Florida law championed by Republican Gov.
Ford calls for ouster, Poilievre decries Liberal response to Bernardo prison transfer

Ford calls for ouster, Poilievre decries Liberal response to Bernardo prison transfer

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to keep "multiple murderers" in maximum-security prison as fallout continues over the transfer of convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security institution in Quebec.
Quebec provincial politicians vote to increase base pay by $30,000

Quebec provincial politicians vote to increase base pay by $30,000

QUEBEC — The members of Quebec's national assembly have voted to increase their base salaries by $30,000. The government bill was supported by the governing Coalition Avenir Québec and the Opposition Quebec Liberal Party.
Global News says its reporting on MP Han Dong was result of detailed investigation

Global News says its reporting on MP Han Dong was result of detailed investigation

OTTAWA — Global News and its parent company Corus Entertainment say in response to a lawsuit filed by Han Dong that their reporting about the Toronto MP was based on a detailed investigation involving multiple sources.
Manitoba Crown corporation explains departures of senior executives

Manitoba Crown corporation explains departures of senior executives

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Crown-owned vehicle insurance corporation offered more details Tuesday on recent turmoil that has seen the departure of senior executives and a big jump in the cost of technology upgrades.
Mystery client who hired detective to spy on Reno's mayor asks Nevada high court to keep name secret

Mystery client who hired detective to spy on Reno's mayor asks Nevada high court to keep name secret

RENO, Nev.
Atlanta project decried as 'Cop City’ gets funding approval from City Council

Atlanta project decried as 'Cop City’ gets funding approval from City Council

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta City Council early Tuesday approved funding for the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center, rejecting the pleas of hundreds of activists who packed City Hall and spoke for hours in fierce oppositi
Gun rights supporters sue Connecticut after governor signs bill with open carry ban

Gun rights supporters sue Connecticut after governor signs bill with open carry ban

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov.
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