Texas governor adopts lawmaker’s probe of books in schools
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has joined a conservative Republican lawmaker’s campaign to investigate books that cover race, gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools.
Australia prime minister attacks French leader’s credibility
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attacked the credibility of French President Emmanuel Macron as a newspaper quoted a text message that suggested France anticipated “bad news” about a now-scuttled submarine deal. ...
Arizona Senate chief who led election audit retiring in 2023
PHOENIX (AP) — The Republican who has served as president of the Arizona Senate for the past three years and oversaw an unprecedented review of 2020 election results in the state's most populous county announced Monday she will not seek
Hawaii holds on to virus restrictions even as cases plummet
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii remains among the most restrictive states for COVID-19 mandates, despite having one of the highest vaccination rates in the country.
Kansas lawmaker charged with battery, mental exam ordered
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A freshman Kansas lawmaker who has acknowledged past abuses against girls and young women was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation Monday after he was charged with domestic battery in a disturbance involving his brother
Canada lynx to keep species protections under legal deal
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to keep federal protections in place for the snow-loving Canada lynx, under a court settlement approved Monday by a judge in Montana.
Oilpatch leaders fear ‘reckless’ move as Trudeau commits to emissions cap on sector
CALGARY — The federal government must work co-operatively with industry as it looks to draft an emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, Alberta business leaders said Monday, or risk far-reaching consequences for the Canadian economy. In an interview ...
Quebec Liberals eject Montpetit from caucus over harassment allegations
QUEBEC — A Quebec Liberal member of the national assembly has been expelled from the party's caucus after a formal complaint of workplace harassment. Marie Montpetit was ejected Monday and will sit as an Independent. The expulsion comes as Dominique An...
Officials: Damaged US Navy sub struck underwater mountain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy has determined that a submarine damaged in a collision in the South China Sea in early October struck a seamount, or underwater mountain, two defense officials said Monday.
Canadian snowbirds head south as US land borders reopen
PHOENIX (AP) — Canadians Ian and Heather Stewart are savoring the idea of leaving behind this winter's subzero temperatures when the U.S. reopens its borders to nonessential land travel next week and they launch a long-delayed drive to their seasonal