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Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost power of Black voters
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday lifted its hold on a Louisiana case that could force the state to redraw congressional districts to boost Black voting power. The order follows the court'...
Jun 26, 2023
Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies in worsening overdose crisis
VANCOUVER - A coalition of eight advocacy groups is decrying Canada's "devastating" drug policy that advocates say is doing more harm than good in the country's fight against the illicit drug overdose...
Jun 26, 2023
Ensure Line 5 keeps running until reroute completed in 2026, Enbridge asks U.S. judge
WASHINGTON - Enbridge Inc. wants a U.S. judge to confirm that the controversial Line 5 pipeline won't be shut down before it can be rerouted around Indigenous territory. The Calgary company is asking ...
Jun 26, 2023
Left-fielder Daulton Varsho fitting in seamlessly with Blue Jays teammates
TORONTO - All it takes is 30 seconds in Toronto's clubhouse to see that Daulton Varsho has fit right in with the Blue Jays. Sitting in front of his corner locker at Rogers Centre, he can be found quie...
Jun 26, 2023
Trudeau in Iceland and Toronto votes: A look at what's In The News for today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today. Day two in Iceland for the P.M. Sweden's bid to join the NATO military alliance w...
Jun 26, 2023
Sweden's NATO membership bid on the agenda as Trudeau, Nordic leaders meet in Iceland
VESTMANNAEYJAR, ICELAND - Sweden's bid to join the NATO military alliance will be discussed today at a meeting of Nordic leaders in Iceland, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in attendance. Trudeau i...
Jun 26, 2023
Lac-Mégantic urges tourists to be respectful ahead of rail disaster anniversary
LAC-MGANTIC, QUE - The town of Lac-Mgantic, Que. is urging tourists to be respectful after noting inappropriate behaviours in the run up to the 10-year anniversary of the rail disaster that claimed 47...
Jun 26, 2023
Russian defense minister makes first public appearance since mercenary revolt demanded his ouster
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made his first public appearance Monday since a mercenary uprising demanded his ouster, inspecting troops in Ukraine. The Defense Ministry released a video showi...
Jun 26, 2023
Australia’s High Court dismisses Russia’s bid for injunction to stop its embassy’s eviction
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia's highest court on Monday dismissed Russia's application for an injunction that would have prevented Moscow's embassy being evicted from a site in the national cap...
Jun 25, 2023
Ouellette scores 3 TDs as Argos pound Elks 43-31
EDMONTON - A.J. Ouellette scored three touchdowns as the defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts remained undefeated on the season with a 43-31 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Sunday. Ouellett...
Jun 25, 2023