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Caribbean seek Ottawa's help in global financial reforms to fight climate change

Caribbean seek Ottawa's help in global financial reforms to fight climate change

OTTAWA — Caribbean leaders are asking Canada to ramp up its advocacy for reforming global financial institutions so that smaller states can tackle climate change.
Texas city settles lawsuit over police response to Trump supporters surrounding Biden bus in 2020

Texas city settles lawsuit over police response to Trump supporters surrounding Biden bus in 2020

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas city on Wednesday agreed to a $175,000 settlement with passengers on one of President Joe Biden's campaign buses in 2020, including Democrat Wendy Davis , who accused police of ignoring their calls for help after a carava
2 lobbyists sent to prison for Michigan marijuana bribery scheme

2 lobbyists sent to prison for Michigan marijuana bribery scheme

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Two lobbyists were sentenced to federal prison Wednesday for conspiring to provide $42,000 in bribes to the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board.
Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends, family and government officials have confirmed that at least six Canadians were killed on Oct. 7 when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel.
Liberal MPs call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war, end to 'butchery' in Gaza Strip

Liberal MPs call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war, end to 'butchery' in Gaza Strip

OTTAWA — A Quebec Liberal MP issued an emotional plea for peace in Israel and a viable Palestinian state on Wednesday, as deaths in the Gaza Strip "mount by the minute.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker takes his fight for abortion access national with a new dark-money group

Illinois Gov. Pritzker takes his fight for abortion access national with a new dark-money group

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B.
In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises

In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Sen. Bob Menendez's co-defendants, including his wife, plead not guilty to revised bribery charges

Sen. Bob Menendez's co-defendants, including his wife, plead not guilty to revised bribery charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Four defendants in the criminal bribery case against U.S. Sen.
NDP asks for ethics probe on ties between developer, former Ontario minister

NDP asks for ethics probe on ties between developer, former Ontario minister

TORONTO — Ontario's official Opposition requested Wednesday the integrity commissioner probe the relationship between a minister, members of the premier's inner circle and a prominent developer whose land was removed from the protected Greenbelt.
House speaker live updates | Next round of voting set for Thursday after Jordan comes up short again

House speaker live updates | Next round of voting set for Thursday after Jordan comes up short again

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan lost the second round of balloting for House speaker on Wednesday, failing to convince his Republican detractors to support him to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy.
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