Beto O’Rourke interrupts briefing, echoing US debate on guns
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Surrounded by fellow Republicans on a high school stage, Gov. Greg Abbott was wrapping up his opening remarks about the killing of school children and teachers in Uvalde, Texas, when Beto O'Rourke strode forward from his
Promise tracker: What the Ontario parties are pitching on the campaign trail
TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since late March: Progressive Conservatives May 21: Build 1.5 million homes over 10 years. May 20: Invest $1 billion over thre...
Police suspect arson in fire at Wyoming abortion clinic site
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — An abortion clinic set to open next month in conservative Wyoming was damaged in a fire early Wednesday that police believe was deliberately set — possibly by someone seen running away from the building carrying what
Trudeau cancelled B.C. appearance after RCMP warned protest could escalate: source
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cancelled plans to appear in person at a Liberal fundraiser in British Columbia Tuesday after RCMP warned an aggressive protest outside the event could escalate if he arrived, said a source close to the
Slovenian lawmakers approve liberal-green leader as new PM
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s parliament on Wednesday voted to appoint the leader of a liberal-green party that won last month’s election as the country’s new prime minister, replacing a right-wing populist.
Gambia to investigate fugitive ex-dictator Jammeh for abuses
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Gambia’s government is setting up a special prosecutor's office to investigate for severe human rights violations and potentially charge former dictator Yahya Jammeh, who fled into exile in 2017 after 22 years in power.
Congressional Budget Office says inflation to last into 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Budget Office released an economic outlook Wednesday saying high inflation will persist into next year, likely causing the federal government to pay higher interest rates on its debt.
Envoy: Iran nuclear deal looks ‘tenuous’ but worth seeking
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States' top negotiator for Iran nuclear talks made the case to lawmakers Wednesday for sticking with what may be a last try for a deal reimposing limits on Iran’s nuclear development, despite Iran closing in
Alberta justice minister faces 3-day law society disciplinary hearing in October
EDMONTON — Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro is to face a three-day disciplinary hearing in October before the self-governing body that sets standards for lawyers in the province. The Law Society of Alberta is investigating three allegations again...
Tribute for late VA chief Max Cleland, who lost limbs in war
ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden and three former presidents paid tribute Wednesday to late Veterans Administration chief and U.S. senator Max Cleland, who lost limbs while serving in Vietnam.