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No vote after Uvalde parents plead for tougher gun laws

No vote after Uvalde parents plead for tougher gun laws

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — It was getting close to midnight Tuesday when Kimberly Mata-Rubio finally got her first chance since the Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde — nearly one year ago — to ask Texas lawmakers to their faces to pass proposed res
B.C. limits supply of Ozempic for its diabetes patients, not weight loss in U.S.

B.C. limits supply of Ozempic for its diabetes patients, not weight loss in U.S.

VICTORIA — British Columbia wants to work with the federal government to ensure prescription drugs are available to Canadians and don't end up sold over the internet to American customers, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday.
Republican effort to undo VA abortion rule fails in Senate

Republican effort to undo VA abortion rule fails in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate rejected a Republican effort on Wednesday to reverse a Department of Veterans Affairs policy that has expanded some abortion services to veterans, a victory for President Joe Biden and Democrats who say the services are n
House passes bill to overturn DC police accountability law

House passes bill to overturn DC police accountability law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House approved a resolution Wednesday that would block a District of Columbia police accountability bill, further escalating the feud over the right to self-government in the nation’s capital.
House committee hears testimony on DC health data breach

House committee hears testimony on DC health data breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top administrator with Washington's health insurance exchange apologized to House members on Wednesday for the data breach that resulted in the disclosure of personal information for thousands of users, including members of Congre
Judge: House GOP can question ex-prosecutor about Trump case

Judge: House GOP can question ex-prosecutor about Trump case

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge will let House Republicans question a former Manhattan prosecutor about the criminal case against ex-President Donald Trump, ruling Wednesday that there is no legal basis to block the Judiciary Committee's subpoena. U.
Cost of carbon emissions nearly five times higher than previously thought: analysis

Cost of carbon emissions nearly five times higher than previously thought: analysis

OTTAWA — The economic cost of greenhouse gas emissions is nearly five times higher than previously thought, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday.
'Tennessee three' to visit Biden at White House next week

'Tennessee three' to visit Biden at White House next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion votes after participating in protests over last month's school shooting in Nashville will visit the White House to meet with President Joe Biden on Monday.
Speaker McCarthy unveils $1.5T debt bill, pushes toward vote

Speaker McCarthy unveils $1.5T debt bill, pushes toward vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled a sweeping package Wednesday that would raise the nation's debt limit by $1.
Alberta funds Edmonton police to offer addiction support to people in custody

Alberta funds Edmonton police to offer addiction support to people in custody

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it is providing funding to Edmonton police for people in custody to access recovery-oriented health supports.
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