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Court says Jim Crow-era felony voting ban in Mississippi can be altered by lawmakers, not judges

Court says Jim Crow-era felony voting ban in Mississippi can be altered by lawmakers, not judges

JACKSON, Miss.
Appeal denied: Frank Zampino, ex-aide at Montreal City Hall, to face corruption trial

Appeal denied: Frank Zampino, ex-aide at Montreal City Hall, to face corruption trial

MONTREAL — The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal by a former chair of Montreal city council's executive committee, who wanted to avoid facing trial on corruption charges.
Trump has given no official info about his medical care for days since an assassination attempt

Trump has given no official info about his medical care for days since an assassination attempt

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Four days after a gunman's attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, the public is still in the dark over the extent of his injuries, what treatment the Republican presidential nominee received in
Years after Insite ruling, drug policy landscape is still being shaped in B.C.

Years after Insite ruling, drug policy landscape is still being shaped in B.C.

VANCOUVER — In 2021, the Vancouver-based Drug User Liberation Front approached Health Canada with a proposal.
Vance's night but Trump's party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC Takeaways

Vance's night but Trump's party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC Takeaways

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Republicans welcomed JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate on the same night devoted to blasting President Joe Biden's leadership on the world stage.
'One screen, two movies': Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from the Trump rally shooting

'One screen, two movies': Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from the Trump rally shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former president is wounded in a shooting, the gunman quickly neutralized, and all of it is caught on camera. But for those who don't believe their eyes, that's just the start of the story.
FACT FOCUS: A look at Biden's economic policies related to rising prices

FACT FOCUS: A look at Biden's economic policies related to rising prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's economic policies have been slammed by several speakers at the Republican National Convention. But some of the criticism was off base. Here's a look at the facts. ___ North Dakota Gov.
President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House said.

Organizers for Fredericton Pride say event will go ahead despite intense harassment

Organizers of the annual Pride festival in Fredericton say the city's scheduled events will go ahead as originally planned.
Former safety minister wants 'protective zones' for MPs' offices as threats increase

Former safety minister wants 'protective zones' for MPs' offices as threats increase

OTTAWA — Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino is calling for the creation of "protective zones" around political constituency offices to shield members of Parliament and their staff from a rising tide of threatening behaviour.
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