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Environmentalists warn of intent to sue over snail species living near Nevada lithium mine

Environmentalists warn of intent to sue over snail species living near Nevada lithium mine

RENO, Nev. (AP) — In an ongoing legal battle with the Biden administration over a Nevada lithium mine, environmentalists are poised to return to court with a new approach accusing U.S.
Virginia statehouse candidates face questions about residency requirements

Virginia statehouse candidates face questions about residency requirements

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state lawmakers are required to live in the district they represent, as well as in any district they might be seeking to represent. If they move out of their district, the state constitution says they are out of office.

'This is garbage': NDP split on their deal with Liberals, seek harder line from Singh

HAMILTON — New Democrats attending the party's policy convention are split over the deal their party has struck with the Liberals, as senior leadership focuses on pitching the NDP as the change voters are looking for in the next federal election.
After years of erasure, Black queer leaders rise to prominence in Congress and activism

After years of erasure, Black queer leaders rise to prominence in Congress and activism

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington this summer, a few Black queer advocates spoke passionately before the main program about the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's UCP to debate motion on gender pronouns in schools

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's UCP to debate motion on gender pronouns in schools

EDMONTON — Members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party are set to debate a resolution surrounding gender pronouns in schools, but Premier Danielle Smith says her government won’t automatically follow what is decided.
Former Mountie acknowledges tension between intelligence units within RCMP

Former Mountie acknowledges tension between intelligence units within RCMP

OTTAWA — A former senior Mountie acknowledges there were tensions from time to time between an intelligence unit he led and one run by Cameron Jay Ortis, who is charged with breaching Canada's secrets law.
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Louisiana's statewide primaries

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Louisiana's statewide primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — The race to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards tops the list of contests Louisiana voters will decide this Saturday in one of only three gubernatorial elections scheduled for this year.
Friends and families mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends and families mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

OTTAWA — Friends and family have confirmed that at least three Canadians were killed last weekend when Hamas militants conducted a series of brutal attacks in Israel.
Ontario appoints supervisor, starts new review of Riverdale consumption site

Ontario appoints supervisor, starts new review of Riverdale consumption site

TORONTO — Ontario's Ministry of Health is appointing a supervisor for a Toronto consumption and treatment services site that has been the focus of increased scrutiny after a bystander was shot and killed nearby.
Opposition leaders say N.B. premier could use poison pill to trigger election call

Opposition leaders say N.B. premier could use poison pill to trigger election call

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick opposition leaders are criticizing Premier Blaine Higgs after he left the province guessing for weeks about whether he would plunge them into an early election campaign.
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