EU says concerns over rule of law in Poland persist
BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official said Tuesday that serious concerns remain about the respect for rule of law in Poland despite plans by the country’s president to abolish a disputed legal chamber.
Proposal to nix derogatory term targets hundreds of US sites
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials have come up with a list of potential replacement names for hundreds of geographic features in three dozen states that include the word “squaw,” kicking off a public comment period that will run through
Alberta county says it will no longer hire businesses with vaccination policies
MACKENZIE COUNTY — Alberta's largest and most northern county says it is no longer working with local businesses that have a mandatory vaccination policy. Mackenzie County says businesses that require employees, contractors or subcontractors to show pr...
Poland says heavy sanctions should be inflicted on Russia
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish leaders welcomed Germany's suspension of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline Tuesday but sought more punitive measures against Russia for its actions against Ukraine.
Health officials in New Brunswick report the province’s 300th COVID-19-related death
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick has recorded its 300th COVID-19-related death. Health officials say two people have died since figures were released last Friday. The latest deaths involve a person in their 70s in the Fredericton region and someone in th...
Missouri candidates sign up for office without new districts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Uncertain of her district but committed to running for Congress anyway, Sara Walsh was up before dawn Tuesday to claim a spot near the front of the line as Missouri candidates began filing for office
Musk, lawyer escalate word fight with securities regulators
DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk and his lawyers are escalating their fight with U.S. securities regulators, with a lawyer accusing them of leaking investigative information, and the Tesla CEO alleging on Twitter that government corruption is being exposed. ...
Saskatchewan considers challenging federal Emergencies Act in court
REGINA — Saskatchewan is considering a legal challenge of the federal government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to try to end blockades in Ottawa protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions. A spokeswoman for Premier ...
EU forum puts crucial Indo-Pacific region squarely on radar
PARIS (AP) — Foreign ministers from Indo-Pacific nations attended a Paris conference Tuesday aimed at bringing the region, an important partner for trade and exports, squarely into Europe’s focus in a rapidly changing world with rising security challen...
GOP leaders pick Iowa governor for State of Union response
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will deliver the Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on March 1, GOP congressional leaders announced Tuesday as they look outside Washington to appeal to voters in a
