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Federal government announces details of new Black justice strategy

Federal government announces details of new Black justice strategy

OTTAWA — Canada's long-awaited Black justice strategy will be developed by a committee of community leaders.
Feds restrict funding of research with foreign agencies deemed to pose security risk

Feds restrict funding of research with foreign agencies deemed to pose security risk

OTTAWA — The federal government is moving to tighten its policy on bankrolling research with foreign entities that might pose a risk to national security.
Poilievre backs Alberta's concerns over federal 'just transition' legislation

Poilievre backs Alberta's concerns over federal 'just transition' legislation

CALGARY — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he backs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her concerns about what she's called Ottawa's anti-oil-and-gas agenda.
Austin’s city manager fired over widespread power outages

Austin’s city manager fired over widespread power outages

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin's city manager was fired Wednesday in the wake of outrage over a slow and fumbled response to a winter storm power outage that left thousands of people in the Texas capital without electricity for a week or longer.
Virginia competes with Maryland to land new FBI headquarters

Virginia competes with Maryland to land new FBI headquarters

SPRINGFIELD, Va.
Victims of racial discrimination deserve compensation, Montreal mayor testifies

Victims of racial discrimination deserve compensation, Montreal mayor testifies

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante told a court on Wednesday that victims of racial profiling have the right to compensation, but it needs to be awarded based on a rigorous process to avoid throwing taxpayer money "out the window.
Ford won't say who sent invites to daughter's $150 stag-and-doe event

Ford won't say who sent invites to daughter's $150 stag-and-doe event

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not divulge details of who sent invitations – including to developers – for his daughter's $150-a-ticket stag-and-doe party last summer, saying only "the boys" took care of the money that was raised.
FAA head defends safety of US air travel after close calls

FAA head defends safety of US air travel after close calls

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday the agency has taken steps to avoid a repeat of the technology failure last month that briefly halted all flights nationwide, but he said he couldn't promise there won't be another breakd
NATO chief eyes bigger defense budgets, hard spending target

NATO chief eyes bigger defense budgets, hard spending target

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday urged the 30 member countries to commit to spending at least 2% of their gross domestic product on defense by a set date, as Russia’s war on Ukraine and other threats eat into milit
Oregon joins debate over police education requirements

Oregon joins debate over police education requirements

SALEM, Ore.
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