Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
A push to ask Arizona voters to add a right to abortion to the state constitution took on new stakes this week when the state's Supreme Court ruled that the state can enforce a ban on abortion in all ...
Feb 06, 2024
It's a mismatch on the economy. Even as inflation wanes, voters still worry about getting by
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Bartender Catey Regis had a pricey misadventure buying a used car recently - an experience that speaks to why voters are worrying about the U.S. economy going into this year...
Feb 06, 2024
What to know about Supreme Court arguments over Trump, the Capitol attack and the ballot
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has scheduled a special session to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible to be president again and can be kept off the ballot. The...
Feb 06, 2024
What's next as Trump tries to stave off his 2020 election trial? All eyes are on the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) - In Donald Trump's federal 2020 election interference case, all eyes are on the Supreme Court, whose next moves could determine whether the former president stands trial in Washington...
Feb 06, 2024
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel has discussed stepping down, AP sources say. But no decision has been made
NEW YORK (AP) - Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel has discussed the possibility of stepping down during a private meeting with former President Donald Trump, with both agreeing to del...
Feb 06, 2024
Ballots without barcodes pushed by Georgia GOP in election-law blitz aimed at Trump supporters
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia senators on Tuesday passed a bill to remove barcodes from ballots, one of numerous Republican-backed proposals aimed at addressing GOP discontent driven by Donald Trump's false ...
Feb 06, 2024
Northern Manitoba First Nations declare state of emergency over poor winter roads
WINNIPEG - Chiefs from four northern Manitoba First Nations say they have declared a state of emergency because unseasonably warm weather has led to the failing of the winter road network they depend ...
Feb 06, 2024
A bill that would allow armed teachers in Nebraska schools prompts emotional testimony
A bill that would allow teachers and other staff in schools to be armed in the hopes of deterring school shootings drew dozens of people and some emotional testimony to the Nebraska Legislature's Educ...
Feb 06, 2024
Former top prosecutor for Baltimore convicted of mortgage fraud
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) - A former top prosecutor for the city of Baltimore was convicted Tuesday on one count of mortgage fraud, concluding a lengthy criminal trial in which Marilyn Mosby testified she u...
Feb 06, 2024
Bank plans to auction posh property owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to repay loans
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - A Virginia bank that is seeking to recover more than $300 million in longstanding unpaid business loans to the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is planning to auction ...
Feb 06, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Alberta's book bans hinge on what's 'explicit'
Alberta is banning certain books in school libraries sticking to those deemed age-appropriate. But as Sarah Mills explor...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...