Ex-Israeli, Palestinian negotiators propose confederation

JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation that they hope will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in Mideast peace efforts.

What does Ivanka Trump know about Jan. 6? Congress is asking

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was in the Oval Office with his daughter Ivanka and Vice President Mike Pence's national security adviser on the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, when he made yet another push to pressure Pence.

Taylor Greene faces GOP challengers in changing Ga. district

HIRAM, Ga. (AP) — In her pitch to voters, Jennifer Strahan introduces herself as a mother, a Christian and a conservative. She usually skips over the fellow Republican she hopes to topple later this spring: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Fort McMurray councillor faces call for investigation of Indigenous comments

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Councillors in Fort McMurray have called on their integrity commissioner to investigate allegations that one of their members accused Indigenous people of coming to the city to get drunk and fight. Regional Municipality of Wood B...

Ontario NDP delegates affirm Andrea Horwath’s leadership at convention

Ontario's New Democrats have affirmed Andrea Horwath's leadership. More than 85 per cent of delegates to the Ontario NDP convention gave the long-time leader the green light ahead of June's provincial election. Per the party's constitution, delegates a...

State high court to hear challenge to Missouri gun law

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday on the constitutionality of a new state law forbidding local law enforcement from enforcing federal gun laws.

Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency as police crackdown on convoy supplies

OTTAWA — The mayor of Canada's national capital declared a state of emergency in his city on Sunday in the face of ongoing protests that have overwhelmed local resources shortly before police moved to choke the convoy's supply chain. In a

Falcon heads to Victoria pledging B.C. Liberal rebuild, looks for seat in legislature

VANCOUVER — The new leader of the British Columbia Liberals says he's on his way to Victoria with promises that will rebuild the party and attract voters while he also seeks his own seat in the legislature.  Party members acknowledge that

Health officials report another COVID-19-related death in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting another COVID-19-related death in the province. The death of a person over the age of 90 in the Edmundston region is the 259th since the start of the pandemic. There are 159 people

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times Eastern: 9:15 p.m. Ottawa police say they seized fuel and vehicles from...

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