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She made history as Chicago mayor. Reelection may be harder

She made history as Chicago mayor. Reelection may be harder

CHICAGO (AP) — Lori Lightfoot made history as the first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve as Chicago mayor, sailing to victory four years ago as an outsider who vowed to rid City Hall of corruption and deliver a safer, more equitable c
The AP Interview: Yellen says debt standoff risks ‘calamity’

The AP Interview: Yellen says debt standoff risks ‘calamity’

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — U.S.
Brazil declares public health emergency for Yanomami people

Brazil declares public health emergency for Yanomami people

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited Brazil's northern state of Roraima on Saturday after the government declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people in the Amazon, who are suffering from malnutrition and
NYC to use cruise ship terminal as asylum-seeker shelter

NYC to use cruise ship terminal as asylum-seeker shelter

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is temporarily turning a cruise ship terminal into a shelter and services hub for asylum-seekers, Mayor Eric Adams said Saturday, announcing the latest in a series of facilities the city has set up — and sometimes shut d
Ottawa announces $2.8 billion to settle remaining part of B.C. day scholar lawsuit

Ottawa announces $2.8 billion to settle remaining part of B.C. day scholar lawsuit

VANCOUVER — The federal government has come to a $2.8-billion agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by two British Columbia first nations related to the collective harms caused by residential schools.
François Legault accuses Justin Trudeau of attacking Quebec's democracy and people

François Legault accuses Justin Trudeau of attacking Quebec's democracy and people

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday for what he described as an attack on "Quebec's democracy and people" by proposing to limit the use of the notwithstanding clause.
Newfoundland and Labrador to hold emergency debate about ongoing ambulance strike

Newfoundland and Labrador to hold emergency debate about ongoing ambulance strike

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador called Saturday for an emergency debate about an ongoing ambulance strike which some mayors say is already affecting patients.
Greece expanding border wall, calls for EU help on migration

Greece expanding border wall, calls for EU help on migration

FERES, Greece (AP) — Greece prevented around 260,000 migrants from entering illegally in 2022 and arrested 1,500 traffickers, an official said Saturday.
Subpoena granted in Reno mayor's suit over tracking device

Subpoena granted in Reno mayor's suit over tracking device

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada judge has granted subpoenas sought by Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve to force a private investigator to identify who hired his firm to secretly install a tracking device on her vehicle.
Alberta premier promises email search amid questions over prosecutor interference

Alberta premier promises email search amid questions over prosecutor interference

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has asked for an email search this weekend to determine if her staff have been contacting Crown prosecutors and interfering in cases involving the Coutts, Alta., border crossing blockade.
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