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What's next for President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order in the courts

What's next for President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order in the courts

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The legal fight over President Donald Trump's order ending birthright citizenship is advancing on a path toward the U.S. Supreme Court.
Amid political backlash, Canada's Nathan Fillion says Superman's true power is hope

Amid political backlash, Canada's Nathan Fillion says Superman's true power is hope

In an age of endless remakes and superhero fatigue, Nathan Fillion says he isn’t sure the world needs another Superman movie. But he’s certain it needs what the new one represents. “I think all the Superman iterations have had incredible value.
N.S. premier wishes $1.35M home-sharing program had resulted in more than 60 leases

N.S. premier wishes $1.35M home-sharing program had resulted in more than 60 leases

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he wishes his government's $1.35 million partnership with home-sharing platform Happipad had resulted in more than just 60 leases over two years.
Michigan State professor enters crowded Democratic primary for US Rep. Tom Barrett's seat

Michigan State professor enters crowded Democratic primary for US Rep. Tom Barrett's seat

LANSING, Mich.
Alberta appoints lawyer, policy advisor to lead involuntary treatment commission

Alberta appoints lawyer, policy advisor to lead involuntary treatment commission

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says a longtime lawyer and recent provincial policy advisor has been tapped to head its new involuntary drug treatment system.
A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages

A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One hundred years ago, a public high school teacher stood trial in Dayton, Tennessee, for teaching human evolution. His nation is still feeling the reverberations today. The law books record it as State of Tennessee v. John T.
The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffs

The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that the 50% tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump would trigger the country’s economic reciprocity law.
Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S.
Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy

Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy

VANCOUVER — Terry Yung says that when he attends Vancouver's Chinatown Festival this weekend, he'll enjoy himself knowing that the work has been done to make him and other attendees feel safe.
A decade of missed opportunities: Texas couldn't find $1M for flood warning system near camps

A decade of missed opportunities: Texas couldn't find $1M for flood warning system near camps

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Over the last decade, an array of Texas state and local agencies missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert a disaster like the one that killed dozens of young campers and scores of others in Kerr Co