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WASHINGTON (AP) — A special prosecutor found that the FBI rushed into its investigation of ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and relied too much on raw and unconfirmed intelligence as he concluded a four-year probe that fell far short of the former president's prediction that the “crime of the century" would be uncovered.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian air defenses, bolstered by sophisticated Western-supplied systems , thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, shooting down all missiles aimed at the capital, officials said.

CALGARY — Danielle Smith says a United Conservative Party government would introduce a law to allow mandatory drug treatment if it's re-elected May 29.

HIGH RIVER, Alta. — Alberta's NDP says the only hospital in a town south of Calgary faces potential closures in its emergency department because the United Conservative Party has not supported it.

The third week of Alberta's election campaign continues, as the United Conservatives and New Democrats jockey for position on the health file.

CALGARY — Alberta's NDP has released a fully costed economic plan that predicts a $3.3-billion surplus over three years if elected on May 29.

OTTAWA — A bill that aims to enshrine a francophone immigration program into law is heading to the Senate after clearing the House of Commons.

OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti introduced new legislation Tuesday morning to reform Canada's bail system, after months of calls for tougher laws from premiers, police and opposition.

The British Columbia Wildfire Service hopes calmer winds in the province's northeast will give it the break it needs to assess fires threatening Fort St. John. Evacuation alerts were issued in that city and the District of Taylor on Monday.

CALGARY — Police say remains found last week in Banff National Park are that of a woman who vanished nearly three years ago.