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Accused extremist recruiter expected to plead guilty to terrorism charges

Accused extremist recruiter expected to plead guilty to terrorism charges

OTTAWA — An accused extremist recruiter is returning to the Ontario Superior Court on Thursday and is expected to plead guilty to terrorism offences, eight years after he was first charged.
Abortion rights groups submit 2023 ballot measure in Ohio

Abortion rights groups submit 2023 ballot measure in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two groups advocating for abortion rights submitted fall ballot language Tuesday for a constitutional amendment guaranteeing Ohioans' access to abortion, an effort that opponents have vowed to fight.
N.B. mental health activist says failure to name provincial advocate is 'insulting'

N.B. mental health activist says failure to name provincial advocate is 'insulting'

MONCTON, N.B. — A longtime New Brunswick mental health activist says it is insulting that the province hasn't appointed a mental health advocate even though the legislature unanimously approved the position more than three years ago.
Quebec premier to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for talks on Churchill Falls deal

Quebec premier to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for talks on Churchill Falls deal

Quebec Premier François Legault will travel to Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday for two days of talks on a new Churchill Falls hydroelectricity deal. Legault made the announcement Tuesday during question period at the Quebec City legislature.
Wagner owner blasts 'treason' of Russian military chiefs

Wagner owner blasts 'treason' of Russian military chiefs

The owner of the Russian private military company Wagner accused Russia's defense minister and chief of general staff on Tuesday of starving his fighters in Ukraine of ammunition, which he said amounts to an attempt to “destroy" the force.
Saskatchewan chief to lead advisory committee on residential school documents

Saskatchewan chief to lead advisory committee on residential school documents

A chief in Saskatchewan who became well-known after his First Nation found what are believed to be 751 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school will lead a new committee for sharing documents connected to the institutions.
Microsoft makes case for Activision merger amid EU scrutiny

Microsoft makes case for Activision merger amid EU scrutiny

BRUSSELS (AP) — Microsoft's Xbox video game division on Tuesday announced new partnerships with Nintendo and chipmaker Nvidia as it tries to persuade European regulators to approve its planned $68.
Supreme Court wrestles with lawsuit shield for social media

Supreme Court wrestles with lawsuit shield for social media

WASHINGTON (AP) — In its first case about the federal law that is credited with helping create the modern internet, the Supreme Court seemed unlikely Tuesday to side with a family wanting to hold Google liable for the death of their daughter in a ter
Judge rules dismissal of unvaxxed Newfoundland town councillor unfair, gives job back

Judge rules dismissal of unvaxxed Newfoundland town councillor unfair, gives job back

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An unvaccinated town councillor in rural Newfoundland has his job back after a provincial Supreme Court judge ruled he was unjustly removed for not attending council meetings.
Despite GOP rift, Kansas lawmakers target ballot drop boxes

Despite GOP rift, Kansas lawmakers target ballot drop boxes

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Kansas lawmakers pushed ahead Tuesday with trying to eliminate most ballot drop boxes in elections, despite a split among top Republicans that could doom the conspiracy-driven effort.
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