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Manitoba government says free prescription birth control will start in October

Manitoba government says free prescription birth control will start in October

WINNIPEG — Manitobans will have access to free prescription birth control starting Oct. 1. The NDP government says that's the date it will fulfil a promise it made in last year's election campaign.

Former New Hampshire lawmaker loses right to vote after moving out of his district

NORTH HAVERHILL, N.H. (AP) — A former New Hampshire lawmaker has avoided jail time but lost his right to vote after moving out of his district, keeping his seat for a year and being charged with crimes related to his change of address.
Harris' running mate Tim Walz talks of 'bringing the joy' in his national introduction at DNC

Harris' running mate Tim Walz talks of 'bringing the joy' in his national introduction at DNC

CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota Gov.
One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll

One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests more Canadians are feeling the direct impacts of extreme weather, but that has not changed overall opinions about climate change.
Crown wants closed-door hearings in lawsuit of Canadian who was detained in Sudan

Crown wants closed-door hearings in lawsuit of Canadian who was detained in Sudan

OTTAWA — The Crown wants at least six current and former security officials to testify behind closed doors in the lawsuit of a Montreal man who was detained in Sudan — a move the man's lawyer calls a serious infringement of the open court principle.
Municipalities say Alberta oilpatch policies harming tax base, public interest

Municipalities say Alberta oilpatch policies harming tax base, public interest

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative government is trying to increase production from the province's declining conventional oil and gas fields at the expense of local tax bases, environmental oversight and the public interest, says the group repr
PHOTO COLLECTION: Election 2024 DNC Day 3

PHOTO COLLECTION: Election 2024 DNC Day 3

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
'The right team:' Tim Walz leans into Midwestern football coach roots during speech

'The right team:' Tim Walz leans into Midwestern football coach roots during speech

CHICAGO — Democrats cheered on the party's new coach as Tim Walz leaned into his Midwestern roots during a speech at the national convention in a pivotal moment for the Minnesota governor to introduce himself to his party and American voters ahead of
Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention

Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention

The parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Election 2024 DNC Details

PHOTO COLLECTION: Election 2024 DNC Details

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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