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Lifesaving fentanyl test strips still illegal in some states under '70s-era war on drugs law

Lifesaving fentanyl test strips still illegal in some states under '70s-era war on drugs law

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — At Cleveland's Urban Kutz Barbershop, customers can flip through magazines as they wait, or help themselves to drug screening tests left out in a box on a table with a somber message: “Your drugs could contain fentanyl.
Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle

Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle

They are part of a small, vanishing group who lived at the epicenter of the struggle for voting rights six decades ago, an era driven by segregation, violence and the yearning for equality that eventually led to laws bringing the U.S.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93

Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.
The Republican presidential field is largely set. Here are takeaways on where the contest stands

The Republican presidential field is largely set. Here are takeaways on where the contest stands

NEW YORK (AP) — After a trio of new announcements this week, the Republican Party's 2024 presidential field is all but set.
Advance voting opens in Toronto as mayoral hopefuls enter campaign's final stretch

Advance voting opens in Toronto as mayoral hopefuls enter campaign's final stretch

TORONTO — Advance voting in Toronto's mayoral contest opened today, inaugurating the final stretch of the campaign with just over two weeks left before election day. The 50 advance voting locations across the city are open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.
Finland's popular foreign minister announces bid to run in 2024 presidential election

Finland's popular foreign minister announces bid to run in 2024 presidential election

HELSINKI (AP) — Finland’s popular outgoing foreign minister, who was one of the key negotiators of his country’s recent membership in NATO, said Thursday he will run as a candidate in the presidential election early next year.
EU Commission proposes common ethics body for all EU officials in wake of corruption scandal

EU Commission proposes common ethics body for all EU officials in wake of corruption scandal

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive arm proposed Thursday to create an ethics body that would set up common rules of conduct for institutions after the 27-nation bloc was rocked last year by a cash-for-influence scandal.
Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

VANCOUVER — A 96-square kilometre wildfire in the Prince George fire centre has prompted an evacuation order by Peace River Regional District.
Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session

Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics’ search for a new home drew Nevada lawmakers into a special legislative session Wednesday to weigh whether the state should cover $380 million of the $1.5 billion stadium planned for the Las Vegas Strip.
Supporters focus on freeing Canadian held in China amid geopolitical 'ups and downs'

Supporters focus on freeing Canadian held in China amid geopolitical 'ups and downs'

OTTAWA — A leader of the fight to secure freedom for a Canadian human-rights activist detained in China for 17 years is taking the latest diplomatic deep-freeze between Ottawa and Beijing in stride.