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California's historic work on possible Black reparations moves to the Legislature

California's historic work on possible Black reparations moves to the Legislature

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Members of California's Black reparations task force handed off their historic two-year report to state lawmakers Thursday, beginning the next chapter in the long struggle to compensate the descendants of slavery.

Tennessee court rules man who received clemency in Virginia still can't register to vote

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against a man who sought to register to vote in the state after receiving clemency for a crime committed decades ago in Virginia.
Saskatchewan bargaining committee proposes 7 per cent pay raise for teachers

Saskatchewan bargaining committee proposes 7 per cent pay raise for teachers

REGINA — A bargaining committee made up of Saskatchewan government officials and school board representatives is proposing a pay raise for teachers.
North Carolina measure limiting LGBTQ+ curriculum heading to governor's desk

North Carolina measure limiting LGBTQ+ curriculum heading to governor's desk

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North Carolina governor signs law clearing up several aspects of impending abortion law

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Last-minute revisions to North Carolina's new abortion restrictions that take effect this weekend were signed into law on Thursday by Gov. Roy Cooper.
B.C. staff who failed to check on two abused foster children lose jobs: ministry

B.C. staff who failed to check on two abused foster children lose jobs: ministry

Staff members at the British Columbia Children's Ministry who failed to check on two Indigenous children who were systematically abused by their foster parents have lost their jobs, the government says.
In the Supreme Court chamber, the subject was race, the mood was somber, the criticism harsh

In the Supreme Court chamber, the subject was race, the mood was somber, the criticism harsh

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the Supreme Court ruling striking down race-based admissions in higher education, but it was the three justices who make the court the most diverse in its 233-year history who marked the stark, e
Florida agency appeals ruling blocking anti-drag show law

Florida agency appeals ruling blocking anti-drag show law

Days after a federal judge temporarily blocked a new Florida law targeting drag shows, the state has appealed that decision.
U.K. wants NATO to speed up Ukraine's membership process as alliance prepares to meet

U.K. wants NATO to speed up Ukraine's membership process as alliance prepares to meet

OTTAWA — Britain's defence secretary said Thursday that he wants NATO leaders to consider fast-tracking Ukraine's membership in the military alliance when they meet next month in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Canada, allies head to international court over Iran's downing of Flight PS752

Canada, allies head to international court over Iran's downing of Flight PS752

OTTAWA — Canada is among four countries turning to international law to ensure Iran is held accountable for shooting down Flight PS752 more than three years ago.