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Wisconsin Republican leader derides GOP impeachment attempt targeting state's top elections official

Wisconsin Republican leader derides GOP impeachment attempt targeting state's top elections official

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican attempt to impeach Wisconsin's nonpartisan top elections official is nothing more than “a big show for the cameras” and will be ignored, the Assembly's GOP majority leader said Thursday.
Saskatchewan teachers plan to strike again for one day over classroom sizes, supports

Saskatchewan teachers plan to strike again for one day over classroom sizes, supports

REGINA — The union representing Saskatchewan teachers says it plans to hold another one-day strike next week.
Minnesota election officials express confidence about security on eve of Super Tuesday early voting

Minnesota election officials express confidence about security on eve of Super Tuesday early voting

ST. PAUL, Minn.
Haley deserves serious consideration for No Labels presidential ticket if interested, co-chair says

Haley deserves serious consideration for No Labels presidential ticket if interested, co-chair says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top No Labels leader said Thursday that Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley “would deserve serious consideration” for the group's nomination if it decides to run a third-party candidate for president.
Most Canadians consider speaking English, French key to national identity: Pew survey

Most Canadians consider speaking English, French key to national identity: Pew survey

WASHINGTON — Canadians are more likely than their U.S. counterparts to see language, customs and traditions as central to their national identity, a new survey suggests.
Ontario doles out $2 million to municipalities for abandoned oil and gas wells

Ontario doles out $2 million to municipalities for abandoned oil and gas wells

NORFOLK COUNTY, Ont. — Ontario will dole out $2 million to nine municipalities in southwestern Ontario this year in an effort to prevent abandoned oil and gas wells from exploding.
States expand low-interest loan programs for farms, businesses and new housing

States expand low-interest loan programs for farms, businesses and new housing

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Quebec catches one of two wayward wild boars on the loose since September

Quebec catches one of two wayward wild boars on the loose since September

MONTREAL — Officials in Quebec say they've tracked down and killed one of two escaped wild boars that have been on the loose since at least September.
Anti-abortion activists brace for challenges ahead as they gather for annual March for Life

Anti-abortion activists brace for challenges ahead as they gather for annual March for Life

A year ago, anti-abortion activists from across the U.S. gathered for their annual March for Life with reason to celebrate: It was their first march since the Supreme Court , seven months earlier, had overturned the nationwide right to abortion.
Biden's campaign pushes abortion rights in the 2024 battle with Republicans

Biden's campaign pushes abortion rights in the 2024 battle with Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's reelection team is preparing a nationwide series of events and an advertising campaign focused on the battle over abortion rights, highlighting what Democrats believe will be a potent political weapon against l