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US measure would ban products containing mineral mined with child labor in Congo

US measure would ban products containing mineral mined with child labor in Congo

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A measure has been introduced in the U.S.
What's 'Bidenomics'? The president hopes a dubious nation embraces his ideas condensed into the term

What's 'Bidenomics'? The president hopes a dubious nation embraces his ideas condensed into the term

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has long struggled to neatly summarize his sprawling economic vision.

CBSA reopens main border crossing between Montreal and New York after 3-hour closure

MONTREAL — The Canada Border Services Agency says one of the country's busiest border crossings is back open after a three hour closure. The CBSA said in a post on Twitter shortly before 8 a.m.

Michigan man accused of striking an officer during the US Capitol attack is arrested in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Michigan man accused of attacking a police officer with a flagpole during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 has been arrested in Florida, officials said.
From telecoms to grocers, competition concerns keep bubbling up in federal politics

From telecoms to grocers, competition concerns keep bubbling up in federal politics

OTTAWA — As Canadians grow more concerned about rising inflation, competition across different sectors of the economy has become a "kitchen-table issue" at a time when the federal government is reviewing its competition law.
Union warns against Ottawa interfering in B.C. port workers strike as talks continue

Union warns against Ottawa interfering in B.C. port workers strike as talks continue

VANCOUVER — The union representing thousands of striking British Columbia port workers is asking the federal government to not interfere after business groups called for back-to-work legislation.
Trump's South Carolina rally attracted a massive crowd in heavily Republican area

Trump's South Carolina rally attracted a massive crowd in heavily Republican area

PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump marked a return to the large-scale rallies of his previous presidential campaigns, speaking to a massive crowd gathered in the streets of a small South Carolina city on a blazing summer weekend.
Moms for Liberty's focus on school races nationwide sets up political clash with teachers unions

Moms for Liberty's focus on school races nationwide sets up political clash with teachers unions

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Moms for Liberty, a “parental rights” group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, is looking to expand those efforts across the country and to other education posts in 2024 and beyond.
Nearly 200 households in need of shelter after moving day in Quebec: housing agency

Nearly 200 households in need of shelter after moving day in Quebec: housing agency

MONTREAL — Nearly 200 Quebec households have been forced to find temporary shelter after failing to find a new place to live on the province's annual moving day, the provincial housing agency said Saturday.

Prosecutor in the Hunter Biden case denies retaliating against IRS agent who talked to House GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal prosecutor leading the investigation of President Joe Biden's son Hunter is pushing back against claims that he was blocked from pursuing criminal charges in Los Angeles and Washington and denies retaliating against an I
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