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U.S. State Department targets Online News Act in human rights report
OTTAWA — The U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada’s Online News Act in…
Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago
TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of Japan’s World…
Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts
Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce…
DC’s homeless pack up as sweeps are expected. What we know about Trump’s plan to clear encampments
Some of the District of Columbia’s homeless residents were packing their belongings Thursday before expected…
Judge overstepped his authority in ruling against Quebec’s language law: appeal court
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Court of Appeal says a provincial court judge overstepped his jurisdiction when…
What to know about past meetings between Putin and his American counterparts
Bilateral meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterparts were a regular occurrence…
Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has set his sights on Canada’s electric vehicle mandate,…
Caribbean officials warn of heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the northern Caribbean warned Thursday of heavy…
Brian Schottenheimer credits time with Pete Carroll in helping become a more well-rounded coach
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The tactical part of football came easy to Brian Schottenheimer, but…
Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as producers, premiers demand action
REGINA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s considering measures to support farmers hit by…
More people urged to prepare to evacuate N.L. fire that has destroyed about 100 homes
ST. JOHN’S — Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador extended an evacuation alert Thursday evening, asking…
Prosecutors seek death penalty against Zizians member charged with murdering Vermont border agent
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Thursday it will seek the death penalty against…
Pam Bondi fires Justice Department employee accused of throwing sandwich at federal agent
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a…
Quebec language watchdog backtracks on pub sign it deemed too English
MONTREAL — In its second high-profile reversal in recent months, Quebec’s language watchdog has backed…
Montreal public health reports three heat-related deaths since Sunday
MONTREAL — Health officials in Montreal are still working to tally the total number of…
DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility dubbed ‘Deportation Depot’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing to open a…
Canadian-led patrol finds alleged shark finning, dolphin harvesting in North Pacific
A Canadian-led patrol of the North Pacific earlier this year uncovered dozens of alleged fisheries…
Racial profiling of customers a neglected human rights issue, report says
Heiltsuk Tribal Council Chief Marilyn Slett says no one in her community is immune to…
Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oysters
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to…
100 years of AP All-America football teams: Here’s who we think are the best of the best
Ohio State and Pittsburgh each placed three players on The Associated Press All-Time All-America team…
Fact File: Canadian misidentified as CDC headquarters shooter
Social media posts falsely claimed a Canadian teen, Silas Kruger, was responsible for a shooting…
SEC tries to regain its championship form following 2 years without a national title
Southeastern Conference football is experiencing a championship drought. The powerhouse league hasn’t won or even…
The Latest: Dozens arrested in Washington as White House ratchets up federal police presence
Following President Donald Trump’s unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the Washington, D.C.,…
3 women in Gambia are charged in the death of one-month-old in female genital mutilation case
SERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) — Three women were charged in Gambia over the death of a…