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GOP lawmakers sink aid to Penn as statehouses watch how universities are handling Israel-Hamas war

GOP lawmakers sink aid to Penn as statehouses watch how universities are handling Israel-Hamas war

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania defeated legislation to send $33.5 million to the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school over criticism that the school has tolerated antisemitism, as statehouses across the U.S.
Apology letters by Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro in Georgia election case are one sentence long

Apology letters by Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro in Georgia election case are one sentence long

ATLANTA (AP) — The apology letters that Donald Trump-allied lawyers Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro were required to write as a condition of their plea deals in the Georgia election interference case are just one sentence long.
Senate passes Liberal bill that enshrines handgun freeze, targets ghost guns

Senate passes Liberal bill that enshrines handgun freeze, targets ghost guns

OTTAWA — Senators have passed a government bill that cements restrictions on handguns, increases penalties for firearm trafficking and aims to curb homemade ghost guns.
Fergus should stay as Speaker, pay a fine after controversial video: committee

Fergus should stay as Speaker, pay a fine after controversial video: committee

OTTAWA — The majority of MPs on a House of Commons committee has decided that Greg Fergus should stay in his job as Speaker.

Michigan court rejects challenges to Trump's spot on 2024 primary ballot

LANSING, Mich.
US Rep. Drew Ferguson, a Georgia Republican, says he won't seek reelection in 2024

US Rep. Drew Ferguson, a Georgia Republican, says he won't seek reelection in 2024

ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Rep. Drew Ferguson said Thursday he won't seek reelection to his Georgia seat in 2024.

Former Michigan GOP spokesperson testifies fake elector defendants were misled

LANSING, Mich.
Senate bill would require age verification for Canadians accessing porn sites

Senate bill would require age verification for Canadians accessing porn sites

OTTAWA — A Senate bill that would require Canadians to verify their age to access internet porn is proceeding without the support of the Liberal government, which warns the bill does too little to protect children from online harm. Sen.
Vancouver passes motion to ask province to amend charter, remove elected park board

Vancouver passes motion to ask province to amend charter, remove elected park board

Vancouver's city council has passed a motion aimed at removing the city's elected park board.
Palestinian envoy in Ottawa praises Canada's UN vote for ceasefire, seeks more action

Palestinian envoy in Ottawa praises Canada's UN vote for ceasefire, seeks more action

OTTAWA — The Palestinian ambassador in Ottawa is praising Canada's vote at the United Nations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, while urging the Canadian government to becomethe catalyst for global work toward a two-state solution.