Top Russian independent TV station branded a ‘foreign agent’
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Friday designated a top independent TV channel as a “foreign agent,” intensifying pressure on critical media ahead of next month's parliamentary election.
Moving vans at mansion as Cuomo prepares to leave office
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Moving vans were at the governor's mansion in Albany on Friday and workers were seen carrying out boxes and artwork as Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepared for his last day in office.
Sources: Brazil’s Bolsonaro vexed by central bank autonomy
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun expressing irritation at the central bank’s newfound autonomy as surging inflation presents a threat to his 2022 reelection prospects, government officials told The Associated Press. ...
Ontario NDP want former Tory who refused vaccination replaced as deputy speaker
TORONTO — The Ontario New Democrats want a former Tory legislator who was booted from caucus for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine to be replaced as deputy speaker at Queen's Park. Opposition house leader Peggy Sattler wrote to her government
Alberta NDP calls on province to do more about surging COVID-19 case numbers
EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition health critic urged the provincial government Friday to do more to curb COVID-19 daily case numbers not seen since the spring. New Democrat David Shepherd said the province's inoculation efforts have begun to stall and t...
Scott Smith, AP reporter in Venezuela, dies at 50
MIAMI (AP) — Scott Smith, a correspondent for The Associated Press who traveled across Venezuela to document personal stories of desperation and hope in the troubled country, has died. He was 50.
N.S. COVID count rises, as Saint Mary’s University orders some mandatory vaccinations
HALIFAX — COVID-19 case counts rose on Friday in Nova Scotia, and one of the province's largest universities announced it would require students on sports teams or living in residence to be vaccinated. Nova Scotia public health reported 10 new infectio...
N.S. COVID count rises, as Saint Mary’s University orders some mandatory vaccinations
HALIFAX — COVID-19 case counts are growing in Nova Scotia, and one of the province's largest universities is requiring students on sports teams or living in residence to be vaccinated. Saint Mary's University in Halifax made the announcement today, as ...
Some governors use federal virus aid to expand school choice
When Congress sent states billions of dollars early in the coronavirus pandemic to help make schools safe, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee saw an opportunity.
Saskatchewan changes eligibility, allows some 11-yea-olds to get COVID-19 vaccine
REGINA — Saskatchewan is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to some 11-year-olds as families prepare to send their children back to school next month. The province said Friday that childrenborn in 2009 — meaning they turn 12 this year — can...