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Police who responded to Maine mass shooting describe potential missed opportunities to end manhunt

Police who responded to Maine mass shooting describe potential missed opportunities to end manhunt

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Police who testified before an independent commission investigating the response to a mass shooting in Maine acknowledged potential missed opportunities to end a manhunt for the shooter that locked down the community and terrifi
Hawaii's high court cites 'The Wire' in rebuke of US Supreme Court decision that expanded gun rights

Hawaii's high court cites 'The Wire' in rebuke of US Supreme Court decision that expanded gun rights

HONOLULU (AP) — A ruling by Hawaii's high court saying that a man can be prosecuted for carrying a gun in public without a permit cites crime-drama TV series “The Wire” and invokes the “spirit of Aloha” in an apparent rebuke of a U.S.
How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising

How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising

WASHINGTON (AP) — They were warned that criticism of Israel’s conduct during its war on Hamas in Gaza could cost them politically. But in the four months since Israel’s blistering offensive was ignited by Hamas’ Oct.
Local news cuts at Bell come after it was granted $40M in regulatory relief: St-Onge

Local news cuts at Bell come after it was granted $40M in regulatory relief: St-Onge

OTTAWA — As Bell Media blamed regulators and policymakers for its decision to announce a fresh round of layoffs Thursday, federal and provincial politicians accused the company of unnecessarily killing off local journalism.
Puberty blockers can't be started at 18 when youth have already developed: experts

Puberty blockers can't be started at 18 when youth have already developed: experts

VANCOUVER — Puberty blockers have been in the spotlight since Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans last week to ban the medications for children 15 and younger, unless they have already started the treatment.
Wisconsin Republicans urge state Supreme Court to reject redistricting report's findings

Wisconsin Republicans urge state Supreme Court to reject redistricting report's findings

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans urged the state Supreme Court on Thursday to ignore a report from redistricting consultants that determined GOP-proposed legislative maps were unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders.
Minneapolis passes Gaza cease-fire resolution despite mayor's veto

Minneapolis passes Gaza cease-fire resolution despite mayor's veto

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council overrode a mayoral veto on Thursday and approved a resolution that calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and for an end to U.S. military funding to Israel.

Longtime GOP Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state says she will not seek reelection

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state says she will not seek reelection after two decades in Congress.
Homebuilders group pushing for 30-year mortgages to boost construction in Canada

Homebuilders group pushing for 30-year mortgages to boost construction in Canada

OTTAWA — The group that represents residential builders in Canada wants Ottawa to offer a 30-year amortization period for insured mortgages on new homes.
Culture minister denounces U.S. candidate's torching of Quebec author's book

Culture minister denounces U.S. candidate's torching of Quebec author's book

Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe is denouncing the burning of a local author's book by a prospective U.S. Republican lawmaker.