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Alleged Chinese police stations still open in Quebec, despite minister's claims

Alleged Chinese police stations still open in Quebec, despite minister's claims

MONTREAL — Two Montreal-area community groups under investigation for allegedly hosting secret Chinese government police stations say they continue to operate normally, contradicting claims by the public safety minister that all the clandestine stati
Trump travels to Scotland to open golf course amid NY trial

Trump travels to Scotland to open golf course amid NY trial

LONDON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Scotland on Monday to open a new golf course at his resort near Aberdeen, in his first overseas trip since he was indicted in New York on criminal charges in a hush money scheme.
US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December

US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday it now estimates that just since December Russia has suffered 100,000 casualties, including more than 20,000 killed, as Ukraine has rebuffed a heavy assault by Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.
Maine expanded abortion access up for debate, passage likely

Maine expanded abortion access up for debate, passage likely

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A proposal that would give Maine one of the least restrictive abortion laws in the country came up for debate Monday while passage seemed all but assured because of Democratic control of the state's legislature. Democratic Gov.
Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in Wisconsin

Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Fourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors Monday by a pair of Republican state lawmakers.
Wage increases secured by striking workers shouldn't be seen as 'fat cat': experts

Wage increases secured by striking workers shouldn't be seen as 'fat cat': experts

TORONTO — Labour experts say the wage increases the country's largest federal public-sector union secured Monday are far from the hefty gains some might perceive them to be. The experts say the 12.
Americans fault news media for dividing nation: AP-NORC poll

Americans fault news media for dividing nation: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to the news media and the impact it's having on democracy and political polarization in the United States, Americans are likelier to say it's doing more harm than good. Nearly three-quarters of U.S.
US Speaker McCarthy: Russia must pull out of Ukraine

US Speaker McCarthy: Russia must pull out of Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday said Russia must pull out of Ukraine, blistering Russia's “killing of the children” and distancing himself from some in his Republican party who oppose additional major U.S.
Michigan clerk who doubts election results faces recall

Michigan clerk who doubts election results faces recall

DETROIT (AP) — A small-town clerk accused of improperly handling voting equipment after casting doubt on President Joe Biden's election victory faces a recall election Tuesday in one of Michigan's most conservative counties.
A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

EDMONTON — Alberta's next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political landscape.
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