Category Archives: Politics
Arkansas congressional hopeful recovering from plane crash
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man who is challenging U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford in the Republican primary this spring suffered a broken back and other injuries when he crashed his single-engine airplane last week.
Busch beer heiress enters Missouri US Senate race
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Anheuser-Busch beer heiress Trudy Busch Valentine on Tuesday announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate, shaking up what has been a low-profile Democratic primary in a solidly red state.
Quebec commits to reforming its pandemic-battered health-care system by 2025
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is giving itself three years to reform its beleaguered health-care system into something that will be a source of pride for citizens, Health Minister Christian Dubé said Tuesday. The sweeping plan Dubé outlined includes...
Georgia House panel backs referendum to legalize gambling
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia voters could decide in November whether they want to allow betting on sports and horse racing, as well casino gambling, under a proposed constitutional amendment advancing in the state House.
Europeans expel dozens of Russian envoys to combat espionage
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In what appeared to be a coordinated action to tackle Russian espionage, at least four European allies expelled dozens of Russian diplomats on Tuesday.
A list of Canadian companies cutting ties with Russia over invasion of Ukraine
A number of Canadian companies have suspended or moved to withdrawal from Russia following its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Here is a partial list of those firms: Alberta Investment Management Corp. — Alberta investment manager says it will divest a...
Vanderbilt taps 26 notable names to democracy project board
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Vanderbilt University initiative aimed at bridging the gap of political polarization in the U.S. has named 26 members to its advisory board, ranging from politicians to musicians.
8-hour gap in Trump’s Jan. 6 White House phone records
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified an almost 8-hour gap in official White House records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed ...
Ontario launches new plan to prepare for health emergencies, including new bill
TORONTO — Ontario plans to recruit more nurses for underserved communities, boost the pay of personal support workers and make it easier for foreign health professions to get a job. The measures are among several detailed in the province's plan to
Seoul: N. Korea fired old ICBM, not new big one, last week
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Tuesday dismissed North Korea’s claim to have launched a newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile last week, accusing the country of firing a less-powerful existing weapon and fabricating data followin...
