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Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis

Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor. Chief U.S.
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Clashes in Senegal kill at least 9; government bans social media platforms and closes university

Clashes in Senegal kill at least 9; government bans social media platforms and closes university

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Clashes between police and supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko left nine people dead, the government said Friday, with authorities issuing a blanket ban on the use of several social media platforms in the af
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B.C. extends deferral of old-growth logging in Vancouver Island's Fairy Creek

B.C. extends deferral of old-growth logging in Vancouver Island's Fairy Creek

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has extended an order deferring old-growth logging in the Fairy Creek watershed on Vancouver Island. The extension to Feb.
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Denying bail OK if for a 'just cause,' says Charter statement on Liberal reform bill

Denying bail OK if for a 'just cause,' says Charter statement on Liberal reform bill

OTTAWA — The federal government's Charter statement for its proposed bail reforms says there is "just cause" to deny bail if certain requirements are met.
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Nearly 700 more international firefighters coming to Canada to help battle fires

Nearly 700 more international firefighters coming to Canada to help battle fires

OTTAWA — Almost 700 firefighters from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the United States are set to arrive in Canada over the next two weeks to help with the unusually severe start to the wildfire season.
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Statue of Queen Elizabeth repaired and reinstalled, two years after vandalism

Statue of Queen Elizabeth repaired and reinstalled, two years after vandalism

WINNIPEG — A bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth that was toppled and damaged by protesters two years ago was put back in its place Friday on the grounds of the Manitoba legislature after a lengthy set of repairs.
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Fort Bragg becomes Fort Liberty in Army's most prominent move to erase Confederate names from bases

Fort Bragg becomes Fort Liberty in Army's most prominent move to erase Confederate names from bases

FORT LIBERTY, N.C. (AP) — Fort Bragg shed its Confederate namesake Friday to become Fort Liberty in a ceremony some veterans said was a small but important step in making the U.S. Army more welcoming to current and prospective Black service members.
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Marineland did not provide adequate water source to bear cubs, Ontario alleges

Marineland did not provide adequate water source to bear cubs, Ontario alleges

Marineland failed to provide three bear cubs permanent and adequate water sources as well as climbing structures, Ontario alleges in court documents.
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College student accused of setting fire to Wyoming's only abortion clinic pleads not guilty

College student accused of setting fire to Wyoming's only abortion clinic pleads not guilty

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A college student who authorities say admitted setting fire to a building slated to become Wyoming's only full-service abortion clinic pleaded not guilty to an arson charge in federal court on Friday.
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Trudeau continues to stand by David Johnston despite calls that he step down

Trudeau continues to stand by David Johnston despite calls that he step down

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is committed to keeping David Johnston in place as Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference, despite a majority of MPs voting in favour of his stepping down from the gig.
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