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Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (633+ words) The decision for now vacates a lower court judge's temporary blocks on the law. Iowa asked the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn both decisions, which a three-judge panel did Monday. The cases will continue in the district court…...
Dazzling outfits and colorful hats shine at New York Easter parade, in photos
21+ hour, 13+ min ago (205+ words) Dazzling outfits and colorful hats shine at New York Easter parade, in photos'thecanadianpressnews.ca Ex-Minneapolis police chief recalls 'absolutely gut-wrenching' moment of seeing George Floyd video Philippines says China's coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vessel Japan…...
Cameroon lawmakers revive vice presidency, handing aging president sweeping control over the post
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (237+ words) Biya, 93, is the world's oldest leader and has led the central African nation since 1982. He won a widely disputed election last year, his eighth term in office. The newest amendment gives the aging president absolute authority over the office of…...
US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (328+ words) The latest actions were taken just this week when Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined they were no longer eligible for either lawful permanent resident status, or to enter the United States. The steps follow a move late last year…...
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 5 people and wound 30 more
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (327+ words) The attacks came as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He will also meet with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians. Russia fired 286 drones at Ukraine overnight,…...
1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet shot down in Iran, officials tell AP
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1051+ words) It marked a major escalation in the conflict just two days after President Donald Trump said in a national address that the U.S. has "beaten and completely decimated Iran" and was "going to finish the job, and we're going to finish…...
Grassy Narrows chief wants Carney to apologize in person for comments about protester
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (406+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, makes an announcement regarding housing and affordability at a new condo development in Toronto on Monday, March 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette OTTAWA - The chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation is demanding an in person…...
Alberta introduces bill to reduce child access to sex images in public libraries
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (930+ words) Books line shelves at the North York Central Library in Toronto on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young EDMONTON - The Alberta government introduced legislation Thursday to ensure children won't be able to access sexually graphic images in books at…...
North Carolina Supreme Court throws out longtime suit over education funding
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (678+ words) The 4-3 ruling, led by Republican justices on the court, set aside a landmark ruling in 2022 when the court, then with a Democratic majority, ruled that a lower court judge had the authority to order that taxpayer money be directed to…...
Candidate ends his bid for Conservative nomination in Poilievre's former riding
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (194+ words) A federal election campaign sign for Conservative Party of Canada leader and candidate for Carleton Pierre Poilievre is seen on a rural road in the Ottawa community of Stittsville on Thursday, April 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby OTTAWA - The man…...