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She took a 'ballot selfie.' Now she's suing North Carolina elections board for laws that ban it

She took a 'ballot selfie.' Now she's suing North Carolina elections board for laws that ban it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A woman is suing the North Carolina elections board over state laws that ban most photography in polling places after she took a selfie with her ballot in March. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S.
McConnell says deterring America's adversaries should be 'front and center' for the next president

McConnell says deterring America's adversaries should be 'front and center' for the next president

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Arkansas Supreme Court upholds rejection of petitions to let voters decide on abortion access

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds rejection of petitions to let voters decide on abortion access

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the state's rejection of signed petitions for an abortion rights ballot initiative on Thursday, keeping the proposal from going before voters in November.
A look at recent major railway strikes Canada

A look at recent major railway strikes Canada

Shipments at Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention’s fourth and final day in Chicago

What to watch on the Democratic National Convention’s fourth and final day in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention will kick off its fourth and final night on Thursday.
Manitoba government says free prescription birth control will start in October

Manitoba government says free prescription birth control will start in October

WINNIPEG — Manitobans will have access to free prescription birth control starting Oct. 1. The NDP government says that's the date it will fulfil a promise it made in last year's election campaign.

Former New Hampshire lawmaker loses right to vote after moving out of his district

NORTH HAVERHILL, N.H. (AP) — A former New Hampshire lawmaker has avoided jail time but lost his right to vote after moving out of his district, keeping his seat for a year and being charged with crimes related to his change of address.
Harris' running mate Tim Walz talks of 'bringing the joy' in his national introduction at DNC

Harris' running mate Tim Walz talks of 'bringing the joy' in his national introduction at DNC

CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota Gov.
One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll

One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests more Canadians are feeling the direct impacts of extreme weather, but that has not changed overall opinions about climate change.
Crown wants closed-door hearings in lawsuit of Canadian who was detained in Sudan

Crown wants closed-door hearings in lawsuit of Canadian who was detained in Sudan

OTTAWA — The Crown wants at least six current and former security officials to testify behind closed doors in the lawsuit of a Montreal man who was detained in Sudan — a move the man's lawyer calls a serious infringement of the open court principle.