South Dakota Senate passes bill to legalize recreational pot
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Senate on Wednesday passed a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, as Republicans reasoned they should jump ahead of a campaign to legalize it on the November ballot.
Cyberattacks accompany Russian military assault on Ukraine
BOSTON (AP) — Cyberattacks against Ukrainian government websites and affiliated organizations added to the confusion of Russia’s military assault Thursday, including data-wiping malware activated a day earlier that cybersecurity researchers said infect...
Study: Child poverty rising after tax credit expires
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of children in America living in poverty jumped dramatically after just one month without the expanded child tax credit payments, according to a new study. Advocates fear the lapse in payments could unravel what they
Judge: Sarah Palin seeks new trial in defamation lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan judge said Wednesday that lawyers for Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin are seeking a new trial on her defamation claims against The New York Times, along with his removal from the case.
Alberta government promises historic health spending blitz in provincial budget
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the provincial budget will include an unprecedented blitz of health-care spending powered by a roaring, re-energized economy. Kenney announced $1.8-billion in long-term spending Wednesday to increase beds, o...
3 men plead guilty in terror plot against US power grid
CLEVELAND (AP) — Three men espousing white supremacist and neo-Nazi beliefs conspired to sow civil unrest by attacking power stations throughout the U.S. while expressing a willingness to die for their cause, federal authorities said Wednesday.
Alberta to proceed with Emergencies Act challenge despite it being lifted: Kenney
EDMONTON — Alberta will proceed in its request for a judicial review of the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act against trucker convoy protests, Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday. Rising in the legislature to address what he called "one o...
Nebraska medical marijuana bill derided as ‘poison pill”
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would allow marijuana for medicinal use in Nebraska while imposing tight restrictions hit a wall of opposition Wednesday from both legalization advocates and opponents.
Groups appeal dismissal of Arkansas redistricting case
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit that claims Arkansas' new state House districts dilute the influence of Black voters in the state.
Ottawa allocates close to $12 million for Indigenous commercial fisheries in B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. — Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it's contributing $11.8 million to support Indigenous commercial fisheries in British Columbia. Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray announced the funding at a news conference Wednesday, saying it would suppo...
