Russia’s Navalny says he faces new criminal charges
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Tuesday that he is facing new criminal accusations that could extend his current nine-year prison term. Navalny said
Governor’s office contracts ex-aide for ‘statehood defense’
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's office has entered a contract with a former Dunleavy aide for up to $50,000 in part to advise the administration on what legal fights to pursue against the federal government.
Charest pledges review of assault-style firearm ban after saying no laws would change
OTTAWA — Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest promised Tuesday to subject a national ban on so-called assault-style firearms to a classification review by a panel of experts. It comes after the former Quebec premier said back in March, when ...
Critics fear environmental impact of new Alberta anti-red-tape legislation
EDMONTON — New Alberta legislation aimed at reducing red tape could do just the opposite while threatening parks and protected areas, say legal and environmental critics. "It further centralizes authority with the minister and the higher echelons of th...
Inspectors ask for authority to go after more COVID fraud
Inspectors general need more authority to go after fraud in the COVID-19 relief programs, the independent committee overseeing federal pandemic relief spending said Tuesday. The agencies watchdogs'
Federal lawmakers seek review of New England asylum cases
BOSTON (AP) — Congressional leaders in New England are calling for a federal investigation into the low rate of approvals by the region's asylum office. U.S.
Saskatchewan’s new justice minister ready to take on Ottawa, defend resources
REGINA — Challenging federal legislation and cracking down on rural crime are top of mind for Saskatchewan's new justice minister and attorney general. Bronwyn Eyre became the first woman appointed to the portfolio on Tuesday when Saskatchewan Premier...
‘Too much disorder:’ Edmonton’s Chinatown businesses keep doors locked — all day
EDMONTON — Some businesses in Edmonton's Chinatown district only operate with their doors locked all day. "If you really want to walk in, you have to knock," said Wen Wong, executive director of the Chinatown and Area Business Association. "We work her...
Americas summit agenda takes shape, but who will show up?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration is putting final touches on an agenda for next week's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, but it's still unclear if Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will attend.
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro subpoenaed in DOJ’s 1/6 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro revealed in a court filing Tuesday afternoon that he has been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury this week as part of the Justice Department's sprawling probe into the deadly insurrection