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Four years after passage of law on abandoned boats, only two fines have been levied

Four years after passage of law on abandoned boats, only two fines have been levied

OTTAWA — The federal government has issued just two fines under a four-year-old law meant to prevent boat owners from leaving their vessels behind for someone else to clean up when they are shipwrecked or reach the end of their lifespan.
Zelenskyy declares NATO summit victory for Ukraine as Canada, allies pledge more help

Zelenskyy declares NATO summit victory for Ukraine as Canada, allies pledge more help

VILNIUS, Lithuania — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other NATO leaders wrapped up their two-day summit Wednesday, they bid farewell to a very different version of Volodymyr Zelenskyy than the one they had met the day before.
Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

WINNIPEG — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government is failing when it comes to some of the big issues in its jurisdiction, particularly Indigenous health care.
Capitol riot suspect arrested near Obama's home will remain jail until trial, judge rules

Capitol riot suspect arrested near Obama's home will remain jail until trial, judge rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man charged in the Capitol riot who had guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his van when he was arrested near former President Barack Obama's Washington home will remain in jail while he awaits trial, a federal magistrate
Few US adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, an AP-NORC poll finds

Few US adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, an AP-NORC poll finds

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Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

NEW YORK (AP) — In a Republican presidential field full of candidates opposed to abortion rights, Mike Pence stands out in his embrace of the cause.
Ex-US attorney, who appeared on 'Survivor,' to face state senator in Washington AG race

Ex-US attorney, who appeared on 'Survivor,' to face state senator in Washington AG race

SEATTLE (AP) — Nick Brown, who recently stepped down as U.S. attorney in Seattle, announced Wednesday he's running to be Washington's next attorney general, setting up a contest with state Sen. Manka Dhingra, a longtime prosecutor herself.
Senators call for Supreme Court to follow ethics code like other branches of government

Senators call for Supreme Court to follow ethics code like other branches of government

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, responding to Associated Press investigative stories on the Supreme Court, said Tuesday it was time for the justices to bring their conduct in line with the ethical standards of other branches of govern
Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

NEW YORK (AP) — In a Republican presidential field full of candidates opposed to abortion rights, Mike Pence stands out in his embrace of the cause.
Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign on Friday

Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign on Friday

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon special session Tuesday that continued late into the night. Gov.
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