Avenatti wavers on testifying in trial vs. Stormy Daniels
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Avenatti wavered Monday when asked whether he plans to take the witness stand in his own defense at a fraud trial in which he's accused of stealing $300,000 in book proceeds from porn actor Stormy
HUD prioritizes environment, economic equity in bloc grants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Housing and Urban Development has laid out new guidelines for the disbursal of $2 billion in disaster-relief block grants, with an emphasis on climate-change mitigation and equity for underserved communities.
City officials defend Ottawa police response as protest gridlock sparks criticism
Ottawa's mayor and police chief are defending the non-confrontational response to a days-long protest against COVID-19 measures that has paralyzed the national capital's downtown. The ire of Ottawa residents about traffic gridlock, the incessant blare ...
Dozens arrested to suppress protests on Myanmar anniversary
BANGKOK (AP) — Security forces in Myanmar have arrested dozens of people in a preemptive move to suppress plans for a nationwide strike Tuesday on the one-year anniversary of the army’s seizure of power, state-run media reported.
Alberta jobs minister wants answers from caucus colleague who attended border protest
EDMONTON — Alberta cabinet minister Doug Schweitzer says he wants answers from a fellow caucus member who attended a truckers protest that has been snarling traffic at the United States border. “I’m disappointed that Grant Hunter made the decision to g...
RCMP say border blockade in southern Alberta no longer lawful, preparing for arrests
COUTTS, Alta. — Obscured by a veil of blowing snow, about 100 commercial trucks, vehicles and camper vans continued to block a busy U.S. border crossing Monday in protest of COVID-19 health measures. RCMP said the blockade, which started Saturday, was
EU auditor: Fossil fuels get more tax breaks than renewables
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union nations often still tax and subsidize their energy sources in contradiction with their committed climate goals, and a majority spend more supporting fossil fuels than renewables.
N.B. and P.E.I. students returned to class Monday under strict COVID-19 measures
FREDERICTON — Masks and rapid tests marked the return to class Monday for students in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. While both provinces have eased COVID-19 restrictions in general, they have imposed strict measures intended to keep students...
California moves to dismantle nation’s largest death row
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who three years ago placed a moratorium on executions, now is moving to dismantle the United States' largest death row by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two years.
US Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota to seek 3rd term
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota announced Monday he is seeking reelection to a third term. The 45-year-old Republican announced his run
