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Democratic National Committee asks federal judges to dismiss case on Alabama party infighting

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Democratic National Committee asked a federal appeals court Thursday to dismiss a case centered on Alabama party infighting that could test the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
Poland's lawmakers approve government plan for divisive referendum on election day

Poland's lawmakers approve government plan for divisive referendum on election day

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s lawmakers voted Thursday to confirm that a controversial government-planned referendum on migration will be held alongside key parliamentary elections in October.
Metro asks Labour Ministry for help reaching deal with striking GTA workers, Unifor

Metro asks Labour Ministry for help reaching deal with striking GTA workers, Unifor

TORONTO — Metro Inc. has asked a conciliation officer to step in and help it find a resolution to a strike by grocery store workers in Toronto, the grocer said Thursday.
NDP calls on feds to give study permits to institutions with 'credible' housing plan

NDP calls on feds to give study permits to institutions with 'credible' housing plan

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced a plan to address student housing shortages on Thursday.
Access to electric vehicle charging getting better but not quickly enough

Access to electric vehicle charging getting better but not quickly enough

OTTAWA — If you live in Montreal or Vancouver and own an electric car, finding somewhere to charge it is likely as easy as a quick search of an app on your smartphone.
Saskatchewan vice-chief David Pratt running for Assembly of First Nations leadership

Saskatchewan vice-chief David Pratt running for Assembly of First Nations leadership

OTTAWA — David Pratt is the first person to announce his intention to run to be the new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
Canada's social housing stock lags peer countries. Liberals called on to bridge gap

Canada's social housing stock lags peer countries. Liberals called on to bridge gap

OTTAWA — If a single mother with a newborn baby starts looking for city-subsidized housing in Canada's largest urban centre today, she might see her child enter high school before they find a new home.
Tim Scott will share the spotlight at massive South Carolina campaign event headlined by DeSantis

Tim Scott will share the spotlight at massive South Carolina campaign event headlined by DeSantis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Just a few days after the first GOP presidential debate of the 2024 cycle, two of the contenders will be hitting the same stage in front of the largest annual gathering of Republicans in early-voting South Carolina. Florida Gov.
Veto overridden: Ban on gender-affirming care for minors takes effect in North Carolina

Veto overridden: Ban on gender-affirming care for minors takes effect in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C.
New drug to treat postpartum depression in U.S. also needed in Canada ‘ASAP’: doctor

New drug to treat postpartum depression in U.S. also needed in Canada ‘ASAP’: doctor

The approval of a fast-acting, short-term medication in the United States to treat postpartum depression has Canadian maternal health experts and advocates hoping people north of the border will soon have access to the same treatment.
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