Category Archives: Politics
Pfizer hopes to submit little-kid vaccine data by early June
Pfizer now hopes to tell U.S. regulators how well its COVID-19 vaccine works in the littlest kids by late May or early June. Pfizer is testing three
US Capitol officer fires gun in break room, gets suspended
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Capitol Police officer fired a gun inside a break room in a House office building on Tuesday and was promptly suspended — the latest stain for a police department struggling to regain the public's trust
US Capitol officer fires gun in break room, gets suspended
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Capitol Police officer fired a gun inside a break room in a House office building on Tuesday and was promptly suspended — the latest stain for a police department struggling to regain the public's trust
Fisher River rises, causes more damage in flooded Manitoba community
WINNIPEG — More people left Peguis First Nation on Tuesday as floodwaters caused further damage in southern and central Manitoba. "People are tiring and it is a lot of work to try and fight against Mother Nature," Chief Glenn Hudson said. "Roads
What’s next for abortion after Supreme Court leak?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's capital has a long tradition of stunning leaks, from national security secrets to political scandals, but this week's disclosure of a draft Supreme Court decision is one for the history books. The document obtained by
What’s Canadian? Minister to modernize definition of a Canadian film and TV program
OTTAWA — Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is set to review what qualifies as a Canadian film or TV program as part of a move to modernize the country's broadcast laws. The definition of Canadian content is at the heart of a
Abortion rights motion fails as Tories told to stay silent on U.S. draft decision
OTTAWA — A push from the Bloc Québécois for the House of Commons to confirm the right to an abortion failed Tuesday, as Conservative MPs were warned against commenting on the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that has thrown the
UN: Obesity levels in Europe at ‘epidemic proportions’
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says the rates of people who are obese and overweight in Europe have hit “epidemic proportions," with nearly 60% of adults and a third of children in one of those categories.
Senate vows vote on abortion, but not filibuster changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Furious Senate Democrats vowed Tuesday to vote on legislation to protect abortion access for millions of Americans, but without broader support from Republicans, Congress is essentially powerless to prevent the unraveling of the landm...
Gov. Hogan urges voters to ‘stand against the extremes’
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is urging Republican voters to “stand against the extremes,” saying the GOP is "desperately in need of a course correction,” as the term-limited governor weighs a presidential run.
