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Kari Lake's lawsuit over metro Phoenix's electronic tabulation systems has been tossed out

Kari Lake's lawsuit over metro Phoenix's electronic tabulation systems has been tossed out

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal appeals court tossed out a lawsuit brought by former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake that was previously dismissed, challenging the use of electronic tabulation systems and that sought to ban them in last year’s mid
New Speaker puts MPs on notice over unruly, toxic behaviour in House of Commons

New Speaker puts MPs on notice over unruly, toxic behaviour in House of Commons

OTTAWA, Ill. — House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus is warning members of Parliament that he will use all powers available to him to maintain order and decorum, if they can't do it themselves.
Alberta announces changes to allow family doctors to see more patients

Alberta announces changes to allow family doctors to see more patients

EDMONTON — Alberta is making changes aimed at making it easier for family doctors and caregivers to see more patients, but the Opposition NDP said it’s yet another government plan to make a plan.
As Canada evacuates citizens in Israel, some Israeli-Canadians don't want to leave

As Canada evacuates citizens in Israel, some Israeli-Canadians don't want to leave

MONTREAL — As Shawna Goodman-Sone spoke to a reporter from a suburb of Tel-Aviv Wednesday, she had to end the call abruptly and seek refuge in her home's safe room as an air raid warning went off.

Far-right influencer sentenced to 7 months in 2016 voter suppression scheme

NEW YORK (AP) — A right-wing social media influencer was sentenced to seven months in federal prison on Wednesday for spreading falsehoods via Twitter, now known as X, in an effort to suppress Democratic turnout in the 2016 presidential election.
Saskatoon mayor says province's pronoun legislation should be pulled

Saskatoon mayor says province's pronoun legislation should be pulled

SASKATOON — The mayor of Saskatchewan's largest city said he agrees with those who have asked the province to withdraw its proposed pronoun legislation.
Florida Democrat Mucarsel-Powell gets clearer path to challenge US Sen. Rick Scott in 2024

Florida Democrat Mucarsel-Powell gets clearer path to challenge US Sen. Rick Scott in 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's path to the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida became clearer Wednesday when her main primary opponent dropped out of the race to seek a U.
Ontario elementary teachers vote in favour of a strike

Ontario elementary teachers vote in favour of a strike

TORONTO — Ontario's public elementary school teachers have voted 95 per cent in favour of a strike, their union announced Wednesday.
Biden's pick to be ambassador to Israel tells senators he'll ensure the US ally 'has what it needs'

Biden's pick to be ambassador to Israel tells senators he'll ensure the US ally 'has what it needs'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's nominee to be ambassador to Israel told senators Wednesday that he would “ensure Israel has what it needs to defend itself” and would work with the U.S. ally to end the attacks by Hamas if he were confirmed.
US imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire

US imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a group of people and firms based in Iran, China, Hong Kong and Venezuela, tied to the development of Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs.
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