Polish lawmakers to keep working on ‘Stop LGBT’ legislation
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s lawmakers voted Friday to continue work on legislation dubbed “Stop LGBT,” which would ban pride parades and other public gatherings or actions deemed to “promote” same-sex relationships.
White House renews bid to end ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday launched a second bid to end a Trump-era policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, while also reaffirming a commitment to reinstate it under court
Iowa governor signs vaccine mandate exemption bill into law
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a
Iowa governor signs vaccine mandate exemption bill into law
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a
Prosecutors urge prison for Michael Avenatti in Nike case
NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors urged a judge Friday to order California lawyer Michael Avenatti to begin serving a 2 1/2-year prison term, more than a year after he was convicted of trying to extort up to $25
Nova Scotia political staffer fired over comment about Black member of legislature
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston confirmed Friday that he fired a political staffer after he was made aware of "racist" social media comments about a Liberal member of the legislature who is Black. Houston didn't reveal what was said
Michigan court again vacates restrictions on ballot drives
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan appeals court on Friday again struck down major changes to the state's ballot drive law, including a limit on how many voter signatures can come from any one region.
US hits Iran with sanctions ahead of key nuke talks meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Friday hit Iran with a fresh set of sanctions as President Joe Biden prepares for a key weekend meeting with European leaders to discuss the possible resumption of nuclear talks with the Islamic
Bulgaria’s hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 infection surge
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Medical workers at Bulgaria’s main emergency hospital are waging an uphill battle as a surge in coronavirus cases has overwhelmed the country's ailing health care system.
Environment minister ‘cautiously optimistic’ about UN climate change conference
OTTAWA — Canada has two "very heavy weeks" ahead as the government gears up for negotiations at the United Nations climate change conference, says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. International officials are set to meet in Scotland starting Sund...