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Judge rules dismissal of unvaxxed Newfoundland town councillor unfair, gives job back

Judge rules dismissal of unvaxxed Newfoundland town councillor unfair, gives job back

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An unvaccinated town councillor in rural Newfoundland has his job back after a provincial Supreme Court judge ruled he was unjustly removed for not attending council meetings.
Despite GOP rift, Kansas lawmakers target ballot drop boxes

Despite GOP rift, Kansas lawmakers target ballot drop boxes

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Kansas lawmakers pushed ahead Tuesday with trying to eliminate most ballot drop boxes in elections, despite a split among top Republicans that could doom the conspiracy-driven effort.
Integrity commissioner investigating Tory affair after ex-mayor's resignation

Integrity commissioner investigating Tory affair after ex-mayor's resignation

Toronto's integrity commissioner is investigating former mayor John Tory's self-described "inappropriate relationship" with someone who worked in his office.
Jen Psaki, ex-Biden spokesperson, to debut Sunday MSNBC show

Jen Psaki, ex-Biden spokesperson, to debut Sunday MSNBC show

NEW YORK (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki will debut a weekly MSNBC political program on Sundays at noon next month, the network said on Tuesday.
West Virginia passes campus carry, bill heads to governor

West Virginia passes campus carry, bill heads to governor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A bill that would allow people with concealed carry permits to bring firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses is heading to the desk of Republican Gov.
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter remembered for building affordable Alberta homes

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter remembered for building affordable Alberta homes

EDMONTON — Suzanne Taylor, a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, remembers former U.S. president Jimmy Carter being "strict" on construction sites, refusing to pose for pictures with others while on the job.

Germany eyes tax credits for renewable energy companies

BERLIN (AP) — A senior German government official is proposing U.S.-style tax credits to boost companies involved in shifting the country's economy away from its dependence on fossil fuels.
Medical marijuana advances again at North Carolina Senate

Medical marijuana advances again at North Carolina Senate

RALEIGH, N.C.
Alberta budget to include $243M over three years for new primary care initiatives

Alberta budget to include $243M over three years for new primary care initiatives

EDMONTON — Alberta is investing an extra $243 million over three years into primary care to help reduce bottlenecks for those trying to see a family doctor.
US Rep. Cicilline to step down, lead nonprofit foundation

US Rep. Cicilline to step down, lead nonprofit foundation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island congressman David Cicilline said Tuesday he will step down this summer to lead his home state's largest funder of nonprofits.