Des Moines police union boss harassed female cops, city says
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The longtime president of the Des Moines police officers' union sent explicit photos to four female colleagues but retired before he could face discipline and wasn't criminally charged, the city confirmed late Tuesday.
High COVID-19 cases among kids bring more restrictions for B.C. region
VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer announced regional restrictions Tuesday in an area that has seen a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases among children as more adults have also become infected due to lower vaccination rates. Dr. Bonni...
California city apologizes for 1887 Chinatown destruction
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The city of San Jose was once home to one of the largest Chinatowns in California. In the heart of downtown, it was the center of life for Chinese immigrants who worked on nearby farms and
B.C. judge denies injunction extension over Fairy Creek logging
VICTORIA — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has denied a forest company's application to extend an injunction against blockades by people opposed to the logging of old-growth trees in the Fairy Creek area of southern Vancouver Island. Justice Dou...
US deports Russian man imprisoned for cybercrimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprising development, a Russian man who was imprisoned in the U.S. for cybercrimes has been deported to Russia, officials said Tuesday.
Defeated Tory candidate to ask court to quash Liberal win in Calgary Skyview
OTTAWA — The Conservative incumbent who was defeated in Calgary Skyview in last week's federal election is planning to ask a court to quash the result, given allegations of dirty tricks by the Liberal victor. Liberal George Chahal was captured on
US bans swimming with Hawaii’s nocturnal spinner dolphins
HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday banned swimming with Hawaii's spinner dolphins to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.
Detroit council member pleads guilty to taking towing bribes
DETROIT (AP) — A member of the Detroit City Council pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy, admitting that he and an aide accepted nearly $36,000 in bribes related to oversight of towing.
Pfizer vaccine for kids may not be available until November
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer has submitted research to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children but the shots may not be available until November.
Poll suggests most Canadians pessimistic about fighting climate change
Most Canadians aren't optimistic about humanity's chances of fighting climate change, a new survey suggests. But that attitude has to change before it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, said Megan Leslie of the World Wildlife Fund, which commissioned ...