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Wisconsin lawmaker says his bar where overdose victims bought drugs isn't 'bad establishment'

Wisconsin lawmaker says his bar where overdose victims bought drugs isn't 'bad establishment'

MADISON, Wis.
Environmental groups launch legal challenge against B.C.'s Roberts Bank port project

Environmental groups launch legal challenge against B.C.'s Roberts Bank port project

VANCOUVER — Five environmental groups have launched a combined legal challenge against the port expansion plan at Roberts Bank, south of Vancouver, that was approved by the federal government last month.
Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

NEW YORK (AP) — Two years ago, signing a bill intended to punish Twitter and other major social media companies, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the platforms as "suppressing ideas” during the COVID-19 pandemic and silencing conservative voices.
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney loses attempt to have lawsuit thrown out

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney loses attempt to have lawsuit thrown out

EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney has lost his bid to have a court throw out a defamation case five environmental groups brought against him.

Humanitarian group blasts Greece over treatment of asylum-seekers on eastern island

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A prominent humanitarian group on Thursday blasted Greece over its treatment of asylum-seekers on the island of Lesbos, repeating allegations of illegal deportations back to Turkey and claiming authorities are using hunger as a
Connecticut House passes most wide-ranging gun bill since legislation passed after Sandy Hook

Connecticut House passes most wide-ranging gun bill since legislation passed after Sandy Hook

Connecticut lawmakers on Thursday advanced the most wide-ranging package of gun safety measures since the legislation passed after the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre, with proponents noting the state is not “recklessly retreating” from regulating gu
Elon Musk wants to build a digital town square. But his debut for DeSantis had a tech failure.

Elon Musk wants to build a digital town square. But his debut for DeSantis had a tech failure.

Elon Musk wants to turn Twitter into a “digital town square,” but his much-publicized Twitter Spaces kickoff event, with Florida Gov.
2 North Carolina state legislators lose leadership roles after remarks

2 North Carolina state legislators lose leadership roles after remarks

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two North Carolina state House Republicans have lost their caucus leadership positions after recent comments directed at Democratic colleagues questioning their educational attainment and religion. Reps.
Greek caretaker Prime Minister sworn in, to head government until new national elections

Greek caretaker Prime Minister sworn in, to head government until new national elections

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Senior judge Ioannis Sarmas was sworn in Thursday as Greece's caretaker Prime Minister who will head the country until new national elections are held in about a month.
Calls for unity dominate Africa Day celebrations

Calls for unity dominate Africa Day celebrations

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Calls for unity dominated Thursday's 60th anniversary celebrations for the continent-wide organization preceding the African Union (AU) that represented 55 member states.
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