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Saskatchewan minister didn't ask about guideline prompting pronoun bill: school

Saskatchewan minister didn't ask about guideline prompting pronoun bill: school

REGINA — A Saskatchewan school division says the education minister never asked about a school guideline that he cited as the "impetus" for the province's proposed pronoun legislation.

Another Republican enters North Carolina's campaign for governor, preparing to spend millions

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A veteran North Carolina trial lawyer has entered the Republican primary campaign for governor, pledging to spend millions in personal funds toward a race that's already full of fellow Republicans who got in months ago.
Whether Jim Jordan wins the speakership or not, voters in his Ohio district will stand by their man

Whether Jim Jordan wins the speakership or not, voters in his Ohio district will stand by their man

URBANA, Ohio (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan, so far, has failed to get the needed votes to become House Speaker but his fight for the coveted leadership role isn't done , and the devotion of many of his constituents back in Ohio seems unwavering.
Biden's choice to lead the Federal Aviation Administration wins endorsement from a key Senate panel

Biden's choice to lead the Federal Aviation Administration wins endorsement from a key Senate panel

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s second pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration was endorsed Wednesday by a Senate committee with no Republican opposition, signaling a clear path to final approval by the full Senate.
Transgender Manitoba MLA aims to bring personal experience to justice, health issues

Transgender Manitoba MLA aims to bring personal experience to justice, health issues

WINNIPEG — Logan Oxenham is celebrating a number of firsts this month. He was elected for the first time to Manitoba's legislature with the New Democrats in the Oct. 3 election.
Canada a beacon for others but must keep its promises: UN human-rights chief

Canada a beacon for others but must keep its promises: UN human-rights chief

OTTAWA — The United Nations human-rights chief says Canada can boost its chances of joining the council that monitors freedom around the world by better following up on the pledges it makes at home and abroad.
Most Canadians think lasting peace between Israel, Palestinians is not possible: poll

Most Canadians think lasting peace between Israel, Palestinians is not possible: poll

OTTAWA — A majority of Canadians don't think lasting peace is possible between Israelis and Palestinians, a new poll suggests.
Republicans and Democrats agree that the Afghanistan war wasn't worth it, an AP-NORC poll shows

Republicans and Democrats agree that the Afghanistan war wasn't worth it, an AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time when Americans are deeply divided along party lines, a new poll shows considerable agreement on at least one issue: The United States' two-decade-long war in Afghanistan was not worth fighting.
'Same old stuff': Activists condemn government silence on animal care at Marineland

'Same old stuff': Activists condemn government silence on animal care at Marineland

TORONTO — Two months after the deaths of 14 whales and a dolphin at Marineland came to light, Ontario has refused to make public any steps taken to improve animal safety at the park, as critics demand action and transparency.
Bombing of hospital in Gaza 'not acceptable,' Trudeau says amid conflicting claims

Bombing of hospital in Gaza 'not acceptable,' Trudeau says amid conflicting claims

OTTAWA — The bombing of a hospital in Gaza was "absolutely unacceptable," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, as federal officials confirmed Canada stands ready in Egypt to help people in the besieged territory get out amid a worsening humani
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