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Florida abortion rights at stake as state Supreme Court takes up challenge to GOP-led restrictions

Florida abortion rights at stake as state Supreme Court takes up challenge to GOP-led restrictions

The Florida Supreme Court was confronted Friday with whether to overrule broad abortion rights protections provided for decades under the state constitution and instead uphold a law signed by Republican Gov.
Manitoba New Democrats promise new family medical centres if elected Oct. 3

Manitoba New Democrats promise new family medical centres if elected Oct. 3

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are promising to open four new family medical centres in Winnipeg and one in Brandon if they win the Oct. 3 provincial election.
Trump hosts a $100,000-per-person fundraiser to help Giuliani pay legal bills

Trump hosts a $100,000-per-person fundraiser to help Giuliani pay legal bills

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump hosted a $100,000-a-plate fundraiser for former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club as Giuliani struggles to pay his mounting legal bills.
'They were looking at the Greenbelt:' Inside the deal from 2 developers' perspectives

'They were looking at the Greenbelt:' Inside the deal from 2 developers' perspectives

TORONTO — While no one explicitly told developers that Ontario planned to open up the protected Greenbelt for housing last year, the government telegraphed that message to builders through actions – and silence, the province's integrity commissioner
Naloxone kits in Canada should be readily available in nasal spray and injectable versions: panel

Naloxone kits in Canada should be readily available in nasal spray and injectable versions: panel

People administering an overdose-reversing medication should have a choice of both versions of take-home naloxone kits across Canada — a nasal spray and an injectable that goes into a muscle — says a panel of experts that includes people who use drug
Court order allows Texas' floating barrier on US-Mexico border to remain in place for now

Court order allows Texas' floating barrier on US-Mexico border to remain in place for now

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Texas' floating barrier on a section of the Rio Grande to stay in place for now, a day after a judge called the buoys a threat to the safety of migrants and relations between the U.S.
As more children die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder

As more children die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Madison Bernard climbed into bed before dawn with her toddler, Charlotte, who was asleep next to a nightstand strewn with straws, burned tinfoil and a white powder.
Trudeau ready to testify with 'enthusiasm' at inquiry on foreign meddling if asked

Trudeau ready to testify with 'enthusiasm' at inquiry on foreign meddling if asked

OTTAWA — A Quebec judge will head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada's affairs now that federal parties have agreed on a process to examine the thorny subject, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is ready to tes
Trudeau eyes Indo-Pacific trade deals to avoid China aim to 'play us off each other'

Trudeau eyes Indo-Pacific trade deals to avoid China aim to 'play us off each other'

SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's rocky relations with China have stabilized, while telling business leaders in Singapore that Ottawa has committed to a timeline for trade deals with the region.
Biden nominates a former Obama official to run the Federal Aviation Administration

Biden nominates a former Obama official to run the Federal Aviation Administration

President Joe Biden on Thursday nominated a former Obama administration official to lead the Federal Aviation Administration after his first choice withdrew in March after running into opposition from Republican senators.
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