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Tribunal says $40B Indigenous child-welfare agreement doesn't satisfy all orders

Tribunal says $40B Indigenous child-welfare agreement doesn't satisfy all orders

OTTAWA — Federal ministers and the Assembly of First Nations expressed disappointment Tuesday as the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decided against approving a historic, $40 billion child-welfare settlement agreement.
Hyundai breaks ground on $5.5B electric car plant in Georgia

Hyundai breaks ground on $5.5B electric car plant in Georgia

ELLABELL, Ga. (AP) — A robotic dog delivered a champagne toast and Georgia's governor and junior U.S. senator shared a brief bipartisan celebration ahead of high-stakes elections as Hyundai Motor Group broke ground Tuesday on its first U.S.
Ottawa police had tow trucks ready to remove semis before Emergencies Act: officer

Ottawa police had tow trucks ready to remove semis before Emergencies Act: officer

OTTAWA — A senior Ottawa officer told the Emergencies Act inquiry Tuesday that police had tow trucks at the ready before the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act and would have moved on protesters with or without the new powers. Supt.
Soldier facing more charges after speaking out against military's vaccine requirement

Soldier facing more charges after speaking out against military's vaccine requirement

OTTAWA — A Canadian soldier who has publicly spoken out against the forced removal of hundreds of unvaccinated Armed Forces members is facing more charges.
Vancouver police chief's gift rejected at tense Indigenous ceremony

Vancouver police chief's gift rejected at tense Indigenous ceremony

BELLA BELLA, B.C. — Tension reached a high point during a trauma-healing ceremony when a hereditary chief walked across a sand-covered floor and returned the gift he had received from Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer.
Manitoba premier says decision yet to be made on timing of next election

Manitoba premier says decision yet to be made on timing of next election

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is not ruling out an early election. When asked Tuesday, Stefanson said she has not made any decision about the timing of the election currently scheduled for Oct. 3 of next year.
Michigan jury gets case against 3 men tied to Whitmer plot

Michigan jury gets case against 3 men tied to Whitmer plot

Jurors began deliberations Tuesday in a third trial connected to a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer , a spinoff of the main case that resulted in four convictions in federal court.
Most in US want more action on climate change: AP-NORC poll

Most in US want more action on climate change: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the federal government is not doing enough to fight climate change, according to a new poll that shows limited public awareness about a sweeping new law that commits the U.S.
Kentucky lawmakers seeking voter OK to call special sessions

Kentucky lawmakers seeking voter OK to call special sessions

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Biden gets updated COVID-19 booster shot, promotes vaccine

Biden gets updated COVID-19 booster shot, promotes vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden rolled up his sleeve and got his updated COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday, as he urged millions of people who have yet to be boosted to do so by Halloween, if possible, so they can gather safely with family and frie
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