Maryland House approves recreational marijuana legislation
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland voters would decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in November, under a bill approved by the House of Delegates on Friday. The
Quotes on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination
Quotes on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court: PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: “For too long, our government, our courts, haven’t looked like America. I believe
Serbia rejects Western calls to join sanctions on Russia
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia rejected calls Friday from the European Union and the U.S. to join sanctions against Russia, citing its national interests, although its autocratic president did say that Moscow’s assault on Ukraine is against internation...
Ontario to introduce legislation aimed at attracting skilled workers
LONDON, Ont. — Ontario plans to introduce legislation that would limit the amount of time skilled workers from other parts of Canada have to wait to get their credentials transferred to the province. The Progressive Conservative government says workers...
Group involved in Ottawa protest forges ahead with Emergencies Act injunction hearing
OTTAWA — A group involved in the recent protest in Ottawa against COVID-19 measures pressed ahead Friday in asking a court to halt federal use of the Emergencies Act, even though the government has already moved to revoke the powers. Late
Sailor facing court martial in fire that destroyed Navy ship
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A sailor accused of starting the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard will face a court martial for arson, the Navy said Friday.
Man convicted of threatening politicians, Fox News figures
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man has been convicted of making deadly threats to a U.S. senator and two Fox News personalities. Military veteran Rickey
EXPLAINER: What’s ahead for Biden’s Supreme Court nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court has launched what Democrats hope will be a quick, bipartisan confirmation process for the court's first Black woman.
Panel urges changes to make US organ transplants more fair
The U.S. transplant system needs an overhaul to stop wasting organs and give more patients a fair chance at the life-saving surgery, says an influential scientific advisory panel that set a five-year deadline to turn things around.
Public health mandates could return, Tam warns, but favours lighter touch in future
OTTAWA — Canadian governments should be ready to resume public health measures if another serious variant of COVID-19 emerges, even as they scale back mandates for masks and vaccines, the country's chief public health officer said Friday. Several provi...
