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As US colleges raise the stakes for protests, activists are weighing new strategies

As US colleges raise the stakes for protests, activists are weighing new strategies

University of Southern California law student Elizabeth Howell-Egan isn’t allowed on campus because of her role in last spring’s anti-war protests , but she is keeping up her activism.
Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes

Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes

MONTREAL — Quebecers who want to arrange a medically assisted death before their condition leaves them unable to grant consent can do so as of next month, the province announced Saturday as it unveiled details of a plan to grant such requests without
Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

OTTAWA — On Monday, federal public servants will return to the office a minimum of three days a week— if grudgingly. Public service unions will start the week with an early-morning rally opposing the policy.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo.; Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Ark. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga.; Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D.
Tight race for control of Congress could be decided by just a handful of campaigns

Tight race for control of Congress could be decided by just a handful of campaigns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for control of Congress is as close as ever, with barely two dozen House seats and a handful in the Senate likely to determine the majority this November and whether a single party sweeps to power with the White House.
House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time

House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans unveiled on Friday their legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month and fund the government into late March, when a new president and Congress would make the final decision on agency
Tight race for control of Congress could be decided by just a handful of campaigns

Tight race for control of Congress could be decided by just a handful of campaigns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for control of Congress is as close as ever, with barely two dozen House seats and a handful in the Senate likely to determine the majority this November and whether a single party sweeps to power with the White House.
Takeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's response to violence after George Floyd's murder

Takeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's response to violence after George Floyd's murder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be the Democratic vice presidential candidate has revived the debate over how he handled the biggest crisis of his political career. Minneapolis and St.
Sharp divisions persist over Walz's response to the riots that followed the murder of George Floyd

Sharp divisions persist over Walz's response to the riots that followed the murder of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz faced the biggest crisis of his political career when Minnesota’s two largest cities erupted in protests and riots after a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd.
How to get a whole city to stop lawn watering? Experts say praise over punishment

How to get a whole city to stop lawn watering? Experts say praise over punishment

CALGARY — For almost two weeks, a city of 1.6 million people has been told once again to stop watering lawns, take three-minute showers, hold off on laundry and dishes, and let the yellow in their toilets mellow.
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