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Canada's assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

Canada's assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

OTTAWA — A man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those launching a court challenge of the federal government's assisted dying law, which excludes people suffering solely from a mental disorder.
Ottawa Pride stance on Israel has Liberals, U.S., some civil servants exit parade

Ottawa Pride stance on Israel has Liberals, U.S., some civil servants exit parade

OTTAWA — The decision by organizers of the Pride parade in Ottawa to boycott Israeli companies is prompting a growing number of participants to pull out of the festivities, including the federal Liberal party and the U.S. embassy.
Trump is visiting battleground states this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris as his new rival

Trump is visiting battleground states this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris as his new rival

YORK, Pa. (AP) — As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump is trying to regain his footing after weeks of struggling to adjust to Vice President Kamala Harris as his rival.
Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter

Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter

CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday took his first flight aboard the modern VH-92A helicopter that serves as Marine One after years of delays to the program to replace the aging aircraft that carry the president and vice president.
A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

Canada has an active history of rail strikes dating back to at least the early 20th century. Here are some of the most recent job actions at the country's two main freight railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
What to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago

What to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered his campaign and made way for Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of Democrats' ticket.
Joly announces $1M to help stem mpox in Africa as Liberals craft continental plan

Joly announces $1M to help stem mpox in Africa as Liberals craft continental plan

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada will provide $1 million to help stem mpox in Africa as her government assembles a long-delayed plan on how to engage with the continent.
House Republicans release their impeachment report on Biden but the next steps are uncertain

House Republicans release their impeachment report on Biden but the next steps are uncertain

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report on President Joe Biden , alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice in the financial dealings of his son Hunter Biden and family associates.
Statistics Canada says median family after-tax income in 2022 down after inflation

Statistics Canada says median family after-tax income in 2022 down after inflation

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the median family after-tax income in 2022 fell compared with 2021, after adjusted for inflation, with young people being the hardest hit.
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history

Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history

CHICAGO (AP) — In 1948, the Republican and Democratic parties did something unthinkable in today’s climate of ferocious political animosity: They not only held their national conventions in the same city but also shared some of the props.
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