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Google tests blocking news content for some Canadians in response to government bill

Google tests blocking news content for some Canadians in response to government bill

OTTAWA — Google is blocking some Canadian users from viewing news content in what the company says is a test run of a potential response to the Liberal government's online news bill.
Indiana lawmakers back defunding Kinsey sex institute

Indiana lawmakers back defunding Kinsey sex institute

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republican lawmakers voted Wednesday to prohibit Indiana University from using any state money to support its sexual research institution after a far-right legislator unleashed disputed allegations of child exploitation by
Trump criticizes federal response to Ohio train derailment

Trump criticizes federal response to Ohio train derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the federal response to the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a “betrayal” during a visit to the village where residents and local leaders are increasingly frustrated m
International group asks to be given a chance on unmarked graves contract

International group asks to be given a chance on unmarked graves contract

OTTAWA — The head of an international organization Ottawa hired to give advice on identifying possible remains in unmarked graves at former residential schools said Wednesday that its coming work should be given a chance.

South Carolina House OKs permitless carry of handguns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Republican-controlled South Carolina House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to allow lawful firearm owners to carry handguns openly or concealed without a state permit.
How Biden asylum rule affects immigration, compares to Trump

How Biden asylum rule affects immigration, compares to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden's administration prepares for the end of regulations tied to the coronavirus pandemic that have severely limited the ability of asylum seekers to enter the U.S.
Liberal MPs decry Vancouver Port Authority truck program in letters to minister

Liberal MPs decry Vancouver Port Authority truck program in letters to minister

OTTAWA — Four federal Liberal MPs have written to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra expressing frustration with a much-criticized program that aims to replace older trucks servicing the Port of Vancouver.
Pentagon releases pilot's close-up photo of Chinese balloon

Pentagon releases pilot's close-up photo of Chinese balloon

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U-2 pilot flying high above the Chinese spy balloon took a close-up photo of the large white orb just a day before the Air Force shot it down off the South Carolina coast.
Joly tells UN assembly Putin is losing grip on reality, a year after Ukraine invasion

Joly tells UN assembly Putin is losing grip on reality, a year after Ukraine invasion

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Russian President Vladimir Putin is losing his grip on reality, a year after his invasion of Ukraine.
Political spin on election interference helps China undermine democracies: Trudeau

Political spin on election interference helps China undermine democracies: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament who put a political spin on foreign election interference are helping China undermine Canadians' confidence in their democracy, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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