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Florida welcomes students fleeing campus antisemitism, with little evidence that there's demand

Florida welcomes students fleeing campus antisemitism, with little evidence that there's demand

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov.
First of 200 emergency shelters for Nova Scotia homeless expected later this month

First of 200 emergency shelters for Nova Scotia homeless expected later this month

HALIFAX — The first of 200 single-unit pallet shelters purchased to help Nova Scotia’s homeless population are expected to be ready for occupancy sometime next month, a provincial government official confirmed Wednesday.
Tribal flags celebrated at South Dakota Capitol, but one leader sees more still to do

Tribal flags celebrated at South Dakota Capitol, but one leader sees more still to do

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem and tribal leaders celebrated the new display of two tribal nations' flags on Wednesday at the South Dakota Capitol as a symbol of unity. But at least one tribe sees more to be done before it gives its flag.
Canada silent on Israel genocide court case, Liberal MPs split over what to do

Canada silent on Israel genocide court case, Liberal MPs split over what to do

OTTAWA — Liberal members of Parliament are divided about the position Canada should take on South Africa's push to have Israel prosecuted for genocide for its war in Gaza, as the Trudeau government stays mum.
New Mexico Legislature confronts gun violence, braces for future with less oil wealth

New Mexico Legislature confronts gun violence, braces for future with less oil wealth

SANTA FE, N.M.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos targeted for recall for not supporting Trump

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos targeted for recall for not supporting Trump

MADISON, Wis.
Wisconsin judge rules that absentee voting van used in 2022 was illegal

Wisconsin judge rules that absentee voting van used in 2022 was illegal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge has ruled that state law does not allow the use of mobile absentee voting sites , siding with Republicans who had challenged Racine's use of a voting van that traveled around the city in 2022.
Halifax's historic Northwest Arm, haven for boaters, gains protection from infilling

Halifax's historic Northwest Arm, haven for boaters, gains protection from infilling

Halifax's historic Northwest Arm, an inlet famous as a playground for boaters, has received protection from surrounding landowners who want to fill in the ocean with soil and rock.
As House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas, senators want to strike a border deal with him

As House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas, senators want to strike a border deal with him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Marching ahead with multiple impeachment plans, House Republicans set their sights Wednesday on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas , who they intend to prove is “derelict in his duty” over handling the surge of migrants
Sen. Bob Menendez seeks dismissal of criminal charges. His lawyers say prosecutors 'distort reality'

Sen. Bob Menendez seeks dismissal of criminal charges. His lawyers say prosecutors 'distort reality'

NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday sought dismissal of charges, including bribery, as his lawyers told a judge that New York federal prosecutors are making claims that are “outrageously false" and "distort reality.
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