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Utah governor replaces social media laws for youth as state faces lawsuits

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s governor has approved an overhaul of social media laws meant to protect children as the state fends off multiple lawsuits challenging their constitutionality.
A new front opens over South Dakota ballot initiatives: withdrawing signatures from petitions

A new front opens over South Dakota ballot initiatives: withdrawing signatures from petitions

South Dakota Gov.
Judge delays Trump’s hush-money criminal trial until mid-April, citing last-minute evidence dump

Judge delays Trump’s hush-money criminal trial until mid-April, citing last-minute evidence dump

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s New York hush-money criminal trial was delayed Friday until at least mid-April as the judge seeks answers about a last-minute evidence dump that the former president's lawyers said has hampered their ability to prepare
Trudeau accuses N.L. premier of 'bowing to political pressure' in carbon tax spat

Trudeau accuses N.L. premier of 'bowing to political pressure' in carbon tax spat

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The chummy Liberal leaders of Canada and of Newfoundland and Labrador sparred this week over the federal government's consumer carbon levy.
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he's not endorsing Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he's not endorsing Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
'Tsunami' of Indigenous identity fraud cases heading to courts, warns B.C. judge

'Tsunami' of Indigenous identity fraud cases heading to courts, warns B.C. judge

OTTAWA — A British Columbia judge is warning that what he calls a "tsunami" of Indigenous identity fraud cases is coming to Canadian courts.
Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects

Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has released some details of where and how it will permit wind and solar development, prohibiting it along a broad stretch of the province's western edge, assessing its visual impact in five other large areas and res
What you need to know about measles as cases rise, along with misinformation worries

What you need to know about measles as cases rise, along with misinformation worries

Public health officials are encouraging parents to ensure their children get routine childhood vaccines as measles continues to spread around the world. Here are some facts about one of the most contagious but preventable diseases.
Prime Minister Trudeau rejects Quebec request for full powers over immigration

Prime Minister Trudeau rejects Quebec request for full powers over immigration

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday rejected Quebec's request for additional powers over immigration, saying the province has more control over newcomers than any other Canadian jurisdiction.
A look at the long-running debate on immigration between Ottawa and Quebec

A look at the long-running debate on immigration between Ottawa and Quebec

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday once again rejected Quebec's request for additional powers over immigration, following a meeting with Premier François Legault in Montreal.
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