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Montreal group takes campaign to restore U.S. foreign aid to Times Square

Montreal group takes campaign to restore U.S. foreign aid to Times Square

OTTAWA — A Montreal-based organization promoting democracy and digital rights is using a billboard in New York's iconic Times Square to urge Americans to resist cuts to U.S. foreign aid.
Trapped miners named as rescue chief tells of air flow and stable route behind debris

Trapped miners named as rescue chief tells of air flow and stable route behind debris

Natural air is flowing to the area where three contractors are trapped in a northern British Columbia mine, the operator's safety chief said, adding that there appears to be a stable rescue route to them behind the massive rockfall that cut them off.
Canada condemns Israel over humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Canada condemns Israel over humanitarian crisis in Gaza

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday accused the Israeli government of failing to prevent a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and of violating international law by denying aid.
Trading a suit for boots and a hard hat: Behind the scenes at the Federal Reserve, mid-renovation

Trading a suit for boots and a hard hat: Behind the scenes at the Federal Reserve, mid-renovation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Typically I wear a suit and tie when visiting the Federal Reserve, one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world. But on Thursday, it was jeans, boots and a hard hat.
The Latest: Interest rates are central to Trump’s continuing feud with Fed chair Powell

The Latest: Interest rates are central to Trump’s continuing feud with Fed chair Powell

President Donald Trump visited the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington on Thursday, where he publicly scorned Fed chairman Jerome Powell over the costs of a long-planned, roughly $2.
Prosecutor who handled high-profile Capitol riot cases sues government over his firing

Prosecutor who handled high-profile Capitol riot cases sues government over his firing

Michael Gordon prosecuted some of the most notorious members of the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His latest case to make is proving that the Justice Department fired him because he was good at his job.
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump's backing

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump's backing

Michael Whatley , chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate seat in North Carolina in 2026 with the blessing of President Donald Trump after Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara, passed on the seat.
New Arctic ambassador will play a 'key role' in defending sovereignty: Anand

New Arctic ambassador will play a 'key role' in defending sovereignty: Anand

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's new Arctic ambassador will play a key role in preserving sovereignty in the region as the military closely watches the movements of a Chinese icebreaker.
The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight

The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is eyeing redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans hold the U.S. House in 2026 — and Democrats are preparing to escalate in response, with one senator vowing to go “nuclear” if needed.
Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots

Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots

Tech companies looking to sell their artificial intelligence technology to the federal government must now contend with a new regulatory hurdle: proving their chatbots aren't “woke.
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