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Democrats in South Carolina must work harder than ever to survive in an era of Republican domination

Democrats in South Carolina must work harder than ever to survive in an era of Republican domination

FORT LAWN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state Sen. Mike Fanning likes to talk to people. He will talk about anything, but if the Democrat from Great Falls is able to steer the conversation, he's not likely to say much about Washington.
Alberta premier's policy changes around trans youth could be harmful: doctors

Alberta premier's policy changes around trans youth could be harmful: doctors

Doctors are criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her medically "false" statements about transgender youth care and gender reassignment surgery, saying her plan risks harming the vulnerable group.
Quebec court upholds province's COVID-19 curfew after Charter challenge

Quebec court upholds province's COVID-19 curfew after Charter challenge

MONTREAL — A provincial court justice of the peace has upheld the Quebec government's imposition of curfews during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding several people guilty of breaking the health order during a protest.
Half of US adults say Israel has gone too far in war in Gaza, AP-NORC poll shows

Half of US adults say Israel has gone too far in war in Gaza, AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Half of U.S.
Health officer advises B.C. to offer smokable fentanyl in report backing safer supply

Health officer advises B.C. to offer smokable fentanyl in report backing safer supply

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial health officer says there are serious concerns among clinicians over diversion of drugs from the province's safer supply programs, but there's a lack of evidence about how pervasive the problem is. Dr.
Prosecutors weigh perjury charge for ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg over civil fraud trial testimony

Prosecutors weigh perjury charge for ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg over civil fraud trial testimony

NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors are weighing a potential perjury charge against Donald Trump’s former corporate finance chief in connection with testimony he gave in October at the ex-president’s New York civil fraud trial , two people familiar
Wisconsin redistricting experts tell Supreme Court Republican map proposals are gerrymanders

Wisconsin redistricting experts tell Supreme Court Republican map proposals are gerrymanders

MADISON, Wis.
Tearful relatives of Maine mass shooting victims plead for change to prevent future tragedies

Tearful relatives of Maine mass shooting victims plead for change to prevent future tragedies

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Tearfully relaying scenes of blood, chaos and panic, family members of the victims of Maine's deadliest shooting described their unfathomable losses on Thursday as they implored an independent commission to make sure others neve
Florida House votes to loosen child labor laws a year after tougher immigrant employment law

Florida House votes to loosen child labor laws a year after tougher immigrant employment law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A year after Florida enacted a new law making it more difficult for employers to hire immigrants in the country illegally , the House passed a bill Thursday to let 16- and 17-year-olds work longer and later hours.
B.C. attorney general apologizes to Doukhobors, offers $10M 'compensation package'

B.C. attorney general apologizes to Doukhobors, offers $10M 'compensation package'

CASTLEGAR, B.C. — Elizabeth Hlookoff says she got teary as she watched British Columbia's attorney general apologize for what provincial authorities did to her family seven decades ago.