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New Jersey already protects abortion rights. Now Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs, too

New Jersey already protects abortion rights. Now Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs, too

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Dawn Ericksen was struggling with an opioid addiction a dozen years ago when she got pregnant and realized she couldn’t keep herself safe, much less a baby.
Georgia lawmakers consider bills to remove computer codes from ballots

Georgia lawmakers consider bills to remove computer codes from ballots

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's state House and Senate are pursuing separate bills to remove barcodes from most of the state's ballots, part of a continuing Republican pushback against Georgia's voting machines.
Murder of Quebec sergeant: No charges for officers who killed suspect after attack

Murder of Quebec sergeant: No charges for officers who killed suspect after attack

Quebec provincial police officers won't face charges for killing a man moments after he had allegedly attacked and killed their colleague in March. Police shot dead Isaac Brouillard Lessard, 35, after Sgt.

Bobbi Barrasso, wife of Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, has died after a fight with brain cancer

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Bobbi Barrasso, a former U.S. Senate staffer and the wife of Republican Sen. John Barrasso, has died after a two-year struggle with brain cancer. She was 70.
As border pressure mounts, Mexico says asylum claims in Canada are already dropping

As border pressure mounts, Mexico says asylum claims in Canada are already dropping

OTTAWA — Mexico says asylum claims to Canada started dropping last month — a revelation that comes amid mounting pressure on Ottawa to reimpose visas for Mexican citizens.

Pennsylvania's governor says he wants to 'get s--- done.' He's made it his slogan, profanity and all

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for how he wants to run Pennsylvania — and it's not fit for kids' ears.
Vancouver approves high-density Jericho Lands project criticized by some residents

Vancouver approves high-density Jericho Lands project criticized by some residents

Vancouver's city council has approved a high-density development concept for a 36-hectare site on the city's west side, involving13,000 new homes.

Maine's top court dismisses appeal of judge's decision on Trump ballot status

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s top court Wednesday evening declined to weigh in on whether former President Donald Trump can stay on the state's ballot, keeping intact a judge's decision that the U.S.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Steve Garvey swings for long shot US Senate win in California

Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Steve Garvey swings for long shot US Senate win in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long-suffering California Republicans will see something on the March ballot that might shock them: a U.S. Senate candidate whose name they recognize.
Trump racks up endorsements from Republicans in Congress as any resistance that once existed fades

Trump racks up endorsements from Republicans in Congress as any resistance that once existed fades

WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before Donald Trump announced his campaign to retake the White House, he launched a quieter campaign to rack up Republican endorsements.