Politics

6 US troops have traumatic brain injury after Syria attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Thursday that an additional six troops were injured in attacks last week in northeastern Syria that U.S. officials have blamed on Iranian-backed militants. Air Force Brig. Gen.

Mar 30, 2023 1:34 PM Read more >

Helicopters in Kentucky crash are versatile Army workhorses

Two U.S. Army Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters crashed during training Wednesday night in Kentucky, killing nine soldiers.

Mar 30, 2023 1:26 PM Read more >

A look at how the largest US counties gained or lost people

Several large, urban counties across the United States gained residents or stemmed population declines in the year ending last July after losing residents in the previous 12-month period amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the U.S.

Mar 30, 2023 1:20 PM Read more >

As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way

OTTAWA — As some vulnerable Canadians who don't file their taxes miss out on benefits, the Canada Revenue Agency is expected to pilot a new automatic system next year.

Mar 30, 2023 1:19 PM Read more >

Ontario government and doctors reach last-minute deal in effort to save virtual ERs

Ontario has granted a three-month funding extension for doctors to provide care in virtual emergency departments, but the last-minute deal came too late for some hospitals to reverse plans to close online ERs.

Mar 30, 2023 1:13 PM Read more >

Liberals must create national autism framework after Tory bill receives royal assent

OTTAWA — The federal health minister will be required to develop a framework on autism spectrum disorder, including identifying ways to give financial support to autistic people, within the next 18 months.

Mar 30, 2023 12:52 PM Read more >

Top UN court rejects Iranian bid to free assets frozen by US

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court on Thursday rejected Tehran’s legal bid to free up some $2 billion in Iranian central bank assets frozen by U.S.

Mar 30, 2023 12:41 PM Read more >

Netanyahu supporters block highway to support judicial plan

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Thousands of right-wing Israelis on Thursday blocked a main highway in Tel Aviv as they demonstrated in favor of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the country's judicial system.

Mar 30, 2023 12:23 PM Read more >

Buttigieg touts airport projects to boost safety, efficiency

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The federal government is spending more money on improvements at Dallas-Fort Worth International and other airports that officials say will increase safety by reducing the number of times that planes on the ground must taxi a

Mar 30, 2023 12:06 PM Read more >

US: Russia seeks arms-for-food deal with North Korea

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday said it has new evidence that Russia is looking again to North Korea for weapons to fuel the war in Ukraine, this time in a deal that would provide Pyongyang with needed food and other commodities in retu

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