Cryptocurrency miner in latest Russian sanctions targets
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. rolled out new sanctions on Wednesday against more than 40 individuals and entities accused of evading the ongoing wave of penalties imposed on Russia as punishment for invading Ukraine.
DOJ: 21 people charged nationwide with $150M in COVID fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty-one people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
Manitoba eyes teacher college, more online learning as part of education changes
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is trying for a second time to reform education in the province, but this time without planning to eliminate elected school boards. The Progressive Conservative government faced widespread public opposition last year ...
Kentucky abortion clinics in limbo after new law’s passage
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Frustration is building among abortion rights groups in Kentucky, where a restrictive new law has thrown the state's only two remaining clinics into limbo.
Pot shop robberies, deaths fuel calls for US banking bill
SEATTLE (AP) — A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops — including a pistol-whipping, gunshots and killings in Washington state last month — is helping fuel a renewed push for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores
Manitoba could see some overland flooding as another wet weather system moves in
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s infrastructure minister says there have been unique challenges with flood forecasting and the spring melt as the province prepares to be hit by another wet weather system. Doyle Piwnuik says it's not clear yet exactly where the u...
Report: Oregon has $5.3b invested in fossil fuel companies
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon State Treasury has at least $5.3 billion invested in fossil fuel companies, a coalition of environmental groups said in a report Wednesday that blamed the state for adding to global warming and urged divestment.
Florida Senate OKs Gov. DeSantis’ congressional map
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A new congressional map submitted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' office that will likely swing Florida's representation in Washington even further to the GOP was approved by the state Senate on Wednesday.
AP sources: Administration to replace acting ATF director
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is removing the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives from his position and replacing him with the U.S. attorney in Arizona, three people familiar with the matter told The
Nunavut cabinet minister resigns post over integrity commissioner’s report
IQALUIT — A Nunavut cabinet minister resigned Wednesday after the territory's integrity commissioner found the politician breached his duties to be impartial when he appointed his spouse as acting deputy minister. Adam Lightstone, who was finance and ...
