Spending bill has $403M for leaky Hawaii fuel tank facility
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii members of Congress said Monday a spending bill that must pass to avoid a government shutdown includes $403 million to address the crisis caused by the leaking of petroleum from a Navy fuel storage tank facility
Banker gets gets 1 year in prison in Manafort loan scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — A Chicago banker was sentenced on Monday to a year in prison for his conviction in a scheme to make $16 million in loans to Paul Manafort to gain influence in the Trump administration.
Envelope with disturbing images and ‘suspected chemical irritant’ sent to N.S. MPs
OTTAWA — A trio of suspicious brown envelopes — at least one containing "disturbing images" and an apparent skin and eye irritant — arrived at three local constituency offices for Conservative Nova Scotia members of Parliament Monday. Rick Perkins, the...
Biden plan to spend $725M to clean up abandoned coal mines
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Nearly $725 million in federal funding is available this fiscal year to 22 states and the Navajo Nation for the reclamation of abandoned coal mines and cleanup of acid mine drainage, the U.S. Department of the
US approves support deal with Taiwan for Patriot missiles
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has approved a $100 million support contract with Taiwan aimed at boosting the island’s missile defense systems as it faces increasing pressure from China.
Advocates thrilled as court orders Health Canada to reassess glyphosate decision
OTTAWA — A popular weed killer is back under review after the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that Health Canada didn't follow its own rules for regulating pesticides and herbicides. It is the latest twist in ongoing debates around the world
B.C. government rejects proposal for gold and copper mine for third time
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says a proposed copper and gold mine on a First Nation's territory will not be given an environmental assessment certificate, citing potential risks to water quality and fish. In a news release, the governmen...
Peter Thiel leaving board of Facebook parent Meta
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley billionaire and advisor to former President Donald Trump, is leaving the board of directors of Facebook parent company Meta.
How many candidates could run for Conservative leader? Depends on timing and rules
OTTAWA — One candidate has decided to join the nascent Conservative leadership race so far and the timing and rules will help determine how many others will end up on the ballot. Ottawa-area MP Pierre Poilievre announced his intention Saturday to
White House considers expanding limits on ‘no-knock’ warrant
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is considering expanding a policy that limits the use of “no-knock” warrants by certain federal agents. A “no-knock warrant,” as
