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Supreme Court Justice Stevens' private papers open to public

Supreme Court Justice Stevens' private papers open to public

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly opened records that belonged to Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens give the public a behind-the-scenes glimpse at his decades on the court, including the tense struggle over the 2000 presidential election and major cases
Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet

Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the risk of a an unprecedented U.S. government default by month's end, President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to face-to-face talks at the White House next week.
Flooding has pushed Wisconsin's Bad River closer to Line 5 pipeline: court documents

Flooding has pushed Wisconsin's Bad River closer to Line 5 pipeline: court documents

WASHINGTON — Heavy flooding throughout the U.S. Midwest has pushed the edge of the Bad River in Wisconsin ever closer to Line 5, amplifying fears that the controversial pipeline could rupture on Indigenous lands and foul a vital watershed.
Sudan evacuees 'went through hell' and Canada must help stop crisis: Joly in Kenya

Sudan evacuees 'went through hell' and Canada must help stop crisis: Joly in Kenya

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canadians evacuated from Sudan told her they "went through hell," and she says Ottawa will do everything possible to help the country find peace.
Greece: Top court upholds election ban for far-right party

Greece: Top court upholds election ban for far-right party

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to ban the far-right Greeks Party from participating in the country's upcoming general election, upholding legal amendments approved by lawmakers.
NDP Leader Rachel Notley promises health-care improvements on second day of campaign

NDP Leader Rachel Notley promises health-care improvements on second day of campaign

CALGARY — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says her government would expand the hours of medical clinics as part of an overall plan to improve health care in the province.
Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures

Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Museums in Austria and Greece are discussing the potential return to Athens of two ancient Greek sculptures, a move which could have a knock-on effect for the world's thorniest cultural heritage dispute: the fate of the British
Serbia, Kosovo leaders in EU-backed talks to normalize ties

Serbia, Kosovo leaders in EU-backed talks to normalize ties

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo met in Brussels on Tuesday to continue talks on the implementation of a European Union-backed plan to normalize ties between the former war foes.
Wisconsin Republicans kill legalized pot, stadium repairs

Wisconsin Republicans kill legalized pot, stadium repairs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans voted Tuesday to kill proposals to legalize marijuana, pay for renovations at the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium and create a paid family leave program , moves that Democratic Gov.
Calgary a key battleground between UCP and NDP in provincial election campaign

Calgary a key battleground between UCP and NDP in provincial election campaign

CALGARY — In Calgary's south, a few hundred United Conservative Party supporters gathered for a rally on the weekend to kick off the provincial election campaign.