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After court cases and death threats, Montreal suburb's deer cull to go ahead in 2024

After court cases and death threats, Montreal suburb's deer cull to go ahead in 2024

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A Montreal suburb announced Wednesday that its long-delayed cull of deer that have overrun a local park will finally go ahead in the fall of 2024.
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Some 2024 GOP hopefuls call for 'compassion' in Texas abortion case but don't say law should change

Some 2024 GOP hopefuls call for 'compassion' in Texas abortion case but don't say law should change

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the Republicans seeking their party's 2024 presidential nomination have said the case of a Texas woman whose health deteriorated as she unsuccessfully sought an abortion should be handled with “compassion,” but they did not
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Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors

Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors began outlining their case Wednesday against 15 Michigan Republicans who face forgery and other charges for serving as false electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020.
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Minister doesn't yet know cost to replace deteriorating Montreal Olympic Stadium roof

Minister doesn't yet know cost to replace deteriorating Montreal Olympic Stadium roof

QUEBEC — The potential cost of replacing the deteriorating roof of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium won’t be known until the issue is studied in January, Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx said Wednesday.
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US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate

US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of President Joe Biden’s favorite stories is about his first international summit after taking office, when he declared that “America is back” in the wake of Donald Trump’s erratic and isolationist leadership.
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US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. 'You're not in it alone,' Harris says

US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. 'You're not in it alone,' Harris says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Wednesday hosted nearly 100 lawmakers from around the country to discuss how their states can try to better reduce gun violence . "You’re not in it alone,” Vice President Kamala Harris told them.
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Montreal mayor Valérie Plante says fatigue was factor in news conference health scare

Montreal mayor Valérie Plante says fatigue was factor in news conference health scare

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is back on the job after taking ill and sinking to the ground during a news conference last Tuesday.
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Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections

Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Two utilities and two media organizations are suing over a referendum in Maine that closed a loophole in federal election law that allows foreign entities to spend on local and state ballot measures.
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Judge questions whether legal cases cited by Michael Cohen's lawyer actually exist

A lawyer for Michael Cohen , the fixer-turned-foe of former President Donald Trump, appears to have cited court rulings that do not exist in a legal filing seeking to have Cohen's post-prison supervision end early, according to a federal judge in New
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Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump

Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear an appeal that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot , including against former President Donald Trump.
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