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Lametti says Tories exploiting tragedies 'to score political points' on bail reform

Lametti says Tories exploiting tragedies 'to score political points' on bail reform

OTTAWA — Canada's justice minister has accused Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives of using tragedies such as the killing of a young Ontario Provincial Police officer "to try to score political points," while saying his government is nonetheless explori
Netanyahu visits France amid spike in Mideast tensions

Netanyahu visits France amid spike in Mideast tensions

PARIS (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with France’s president, business leaders and members of France’s Jewish community during a trip to Paris starting Thursday that has angered Palestinian supporters amid a new spasm of violenc
Crowds decry gender-affirming treatment ban in West Virginia

Crowds decry gender-affirming treatment ban in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
Feds seized records, phone of former Michigan House leader

Feds seized records, phone of former Michigan House leader

A former leader of the Michigan House had his phone seized as part of a federal investigation that involved grand jury subpoenas, search warrants and bank records, according to court documents.

Dana Milbank's 'Fools On the Hill' scheduled for 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank is planning a book on the House of Representatives, and it will not be flattering.
Germany's interior minister makes risky run for state office

Germany's interior minister makes risky run for state office

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s interior minister said Thursday that she plans to run for governor of her home state this fall but remain the country’s top security official in the meantime, a politically risky course that opponents assailed even before the
Son of late MP Jim Carr to seek Liberal party nomination to take over Winnipeg riding

Son of late MP Jim Carr to seek Liberal party nomination to take over Winnipeg riding

WINNIPEG — The son of Jim Carr, the Liberal member of Parliament who died last year, is seeking the party's nomination to run for his father's seat in an upcoming byelection.
Manitoba to provide $100 million more in operating costs for next school year

Manitoba to provide $100 million more in operating costs for next school year

WINNIPEG — School divisions across Manitoba will see an increase in provincial funding for operating costs to the tune of $100 million for the next school year.
Liberals appoint former broadcaster Tom Clark as Canada's envoy in New York City

Liberals appoint former broadcaster Tom Clark as Canada's envoy in New York City

OTTAWA — Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has appointed former television journalist Tom Clark as Canada's envoy in New York City.
Report: FBI investigating Santos fundraiser for sick dog

Report: FBI investigating Santos fundraiser for sick dog

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating a military veteran's claim that U.S. Rep.
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