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What to know about abortion rulings, bills and campaigns as the US marks Roe anniversary

What to know about abortion rulings, bills and campaigns as the US marks Roe anniversary

Since the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling on Jan. 22, 1973, the time around the anniversary has always been marked by rallies, protests and political pledges.
Maine Democrats who expanded abortion access now want to enshrine it in the state constitution

Maine Democrats who expanded abortion access now want to enshrine it in the state constitution

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov.
Expected Trump testimony in sex abuse defamation trial postponed to Wednesday after juror falls ill

Expected Trump testimony in sex abuse defamation trial postponed to Wednesday after juror falls ill

NEW YORK (AP) — With former President Donald Trump expected to soon take the witness stand, a juror's illness abruptly forced a two-day delay Monday of a defamation trial over his comments about E.
Labrador youth services inquiry: Innu health pioneer describes pain caused by system

Labrador youth services inquiry: Innu health pioneer describes pain caused by system

SHESHATSHIU, N.L. — An inquiry into the treatment of Innu youth in Labrador's child protection system heard Monday from an Innu woman who said her parents lost control of their lives when they moved to Sheshatshiu in 1960.
Mary Robinson appointed as senator for Prince Edward Island

Mary Robinson appointed as senator for Prince Edward Island

OTTAWA — Mary Robinson has been appointed as an independent senator in P.E.I. Robinson is the vice-president of the World Farmers' Organisation and is a managing partner of the Robinson Group of Companies.
Ex-Army soldier charged in Capitol riot was convicted of manslaughter for killing Iraqi man in 2004

Ex-Army soldier charged in Capitol riot was convicted of manslaughter for killing Iraqi man in 2004

A former U.S. Army soldier who was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a handcuffed civilian in Iraq was arrested Monday on charges that he attacked police officers with a baton during the U.S. Capitol riot three years ago.
Plan for emergency homeless shelters raises concern in Cape Breton community

Plan for emergency homeless shelters raises concern in Cape Breton community

WHITNEY PIER, N.S.
His presidential bid over, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he won't seek a third term as governor

His presidential bid over, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he won't seek a third term as governor

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum announced Monday that he will not seek a third term as governor, over a month after he ended his bid for the GOP presidential nomination.
Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister Bragg dies at 59 after cancer diagnosis

Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister Bragg dies at 59 after cancer diagnosis

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister Derrick Bragg, who revealed his cancer diagnosis in June, died today at the age of 59.
Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina backs Donald Trump over Nikki Haley in the 2024 Republican primary

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina backs Donald Trump over Nikki Haley in the 2024 Republican primary

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump has picked up another endorsement from Nikki Haley's home state of South Carolina, with Rep. Nancy Mace backing the former president in this year's GOP presidential primary.