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California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting 'magic mushroom' decriminalization

California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting 'magic mushroom' decriminalization

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says

Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election , sharply rejecting the former president’s claims that he is immune from prosecution whil
Judge wants answers after report that key witness in Trump fraud trial may plead guilty to perjury

Judge wants answers after report that key witness in Trump fraud trial may plead guilty to perjury

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial is demanding more information after a key witness was reported to be in negotiations to plead guilty to perjury in connection with his testimony in the lawsuit.
Freeland announces $199 million in support for low-income renters, shelters

Freeland announces $199 million in support for low-income renters, shelters

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is putting nearly $200 million in new money toward supporting low-income renters and shelters.
OSC board extends Grant Vingoe's term as the regulator's chief executive

OSC board extends Grant Vingoe's term as the regulator's chief executive

TORONTO — The board of directors at the Ontario Securities Commission has extended Grant Vingoe's term as chief executive officer for five years.

Court cases lead to new voting districts in some states. Could it affect control of Congress?

Since most Americans last voted for Congress, thousands of people have been added to certain voting districts — and subtracted from others — under new political maps enacted following court rulings.

Bipartisan report seeks ways to counter extreme polarization that has created distrust in elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Extreme partisanship combined with a complicated and highly decentralized voting system have led to a loss of faith in election results among some in the U.S.
Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

OTTAWA — Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life.
Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning 'aggressive' panhandling

Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning 'aggressive' panhandling

TORONTO — An Ontario court is set to hear a constitutional challenge to a panhandling law that advocates say is grossly disproportionate and infringes the rights of some of the most vulnerable members of society.
Biden is going small to try to win big in November. That means stops for boba tea, burgers and beer

Biden is going small to try to win big in November. That means stops for boba tea, burgers and beer

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is going small to try to win big in November.