Sister of Oxford school shooting victim: Mandate gun storage
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The big sister of a teen killed in the rampage at Oxford High School urged Michigan lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation mandating safe storage of guns, calling it a commonsense way to prevent future shootings.
Justin Trudeau’s emergency law not the same as the one his father invoked in 1970s
MONTREAL — The similarities between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act on Monday and his father's use of a previous emergency law more than 50 years ago wasn't lost on Quebec Premier François Legault. "Of course I
Altria says judge has dismissed lawsuit over Juul investment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tobacco giant Altria said Tuesday that an administrative law judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit alleging the company's partnership with e-cigarette maker Juul Labs amounted to an anticompetitive agreement that hurt consumers. ...
California bills aim at social media, medical disinformation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Two California Democratic lawmakers took separate aim Tuesday at pandemic disinformation they argue receives a broad audience and misplaced credibility through social media platforms — rejecting concerns that their legislation...
Bill targeting election lies stalls in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A bill sought by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence will not advance, the Senate
Premier Jason Kenney calls March 15 byelection, UCP candidate campaigning to oust him
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has called a byelection that will feature his own candidate campaigning to topple him as leader. Elections Alberta announced Tuesday the launch of a four-week campaign in Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche. Voters in the...
A gun in your carry-on? Some are calling for stiffer fines
With a surge in guns being discovered at airport checkpoints, some security experts are suggesting higher fines and even putting violators on a no-fly list to prevent firearms from getting on planes.
Flurry of action as House, Senate hit legislative deadline
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia House and Senate churned through scores of bills Tuesday as they approached a key deadline for the year's legislative session.
Court fight looms as questions swirl over Trump’s finances
NEW YORK (AP) — Questions about Donald Trump's business practices are piling up. Whether the former president is forced to answer any of them under oath could be decided in a matter of days.
For high court nominees ‘When’s your birthday?’ matters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Help wanted: Well-respected liberal jurist. Black. Female. Seniors need not apply. President Joe Biden's search for a nominee to the Supreme Court isn't just
