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Mississippi election officials argue against quick work on drawing new majority-Black districts

Mississippi election officials argue against quick work on drawing new majority-Black districts

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) 鈥 Redrawing some Mississippi legislative districts in time for this November's election is impossible because of tight deadlines to prepare ballots, state officials say in new court papers.
Canada, U.S. governments reach in-principle agreement to update Columbia River Treaty

Canada, U.S. governments reach in-principle agreement to update Columbia River Treaty

WASHINGTON, D. C. 鈥 The Canadian and U.S. governments have reached a deal on how to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, the decades-old agreement that regulates the waterway that flows from southeastern British Columbia into Washington state.
New York's top court allows 'equal rights' amendment to appear on November ballot

New York's top court allows 'equal rights' amendment to appear on November ballot

A proposed amendment to New York's constitution to bar discrimination over 鈥済ender identity鈥 and 鈥減regnancy outcomes鈥 will appear on the ballot this November, the state's high court ruled Thursday.
Jury to begin deliberations Friday in bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez

Jury to begin deliberations Friday in bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 A New York City jury was told Thursday it will begin deliberating criminal charges against Sen. Bob Menendez at his bribery trial on Friday after hearing instructions on the law. Judge Sidney H. Stein began after 4 p.m.
Here's how to watch Biden's news conference as he tries to quiet doubts after his poor debate

Here's how to watch Biden's news conference as he tries to quiet doubts after his poor debate

President Joe Biden will hold a news conference Thursday, the key event in a monumental week during which the Democratic incumbent is fending off calls for him to step aside as the party's presumptive nominee following a shaky debate performance.
Mark Carney would be 'outstanding' addition to federal politics, Trudeau says

Mark Carney would be 'outstanding' addition to federal politics, Trudeau says

OTTAWA 鈥 Mark Carney would be an "outstanding addition" to federal politics, the prime minister said Thursday, in response to speculation that he is trying to recruit the former Bank of Canada governor to join his cabinet.
The request for federal aid after Beryl opens rift between White House and Texas

The request for federal aid after Beryl opens rift between White House and Texas

HOUSTON (AP) 鈥 The damage left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas and requests for federal help have opened a rift between the White House and the state's GOP leaders following the storm that pummeled the coast and knocked out power to millions of residents
Georgia's Fulton County approves plan for independent monitor team to oversee general election

Georgia's Fulton County approves plan for independent monitor team to oversee general election

ATLANTA (AP) 鈥 Georgia's most populous county, which has had a history of voting problems and was a focus of former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, has approved a plan for an independent monitor team to oversee th
New designated encampment sites for Halifax homeless 'completely nuts,' premier says

New designated encampment sites for Halifax homeless 'completely nuts,' premier says

HALIFAX 鈥 Halifax council's decision to choose recreation grounds in the heart of the city and a wooded south-end park as designated sites for homeless encampments is "completely nuts," says Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.
The GOP platform calls for 'universal school choice.' What would that mean for students?

The GOP platform calls for 'universal school choice.' What would that mean for students?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) 鈥 National Republicans are poised to support 鈥渦niversal school choice鈥 as part of the policy platform they adopt at next week鈥檚 convention in Milwaukee, a goal supporters see as the culmination of decades advocating for parents鈥 a
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