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Federal justice minister plans to talk bail reform with provincial counterparts

Federal justice minister plans to talk bail reform with provincial counterparts

OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti says he will discuss reforming Canada's bail system when he meets with his provincial counterparts this Friday.
Fox libel defense at odds with top GOP presidential foes

Fox libel defense at odds with top GOP presidential foes

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News is on an unlikely collision course with two leading contenders for the Republican presidential nomination over the rights of journalists.
2 Capitol riot defendants sought by FBI after disappearing

2 Capitol riot defendants sought by FBI after disappearing

The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
Finchem sanctioned over 'baseless' Arizona election suit

Finchem sanctioned over 'baseless' Arizona election suit

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona judge has sanctioned former Republican secretary of state candidate Mark Finchem and his attorney over a lawsuit challenging his loss in last year's election, saying the suit "was groundless and not brought in good faith.
In 'junk fee' fight, US details airline family seating rules

In 'junk fee' fight, US details airline family seating rules

The Transportation Department is rolling out a “dashboard” to let travelers see at a glance which airlines help families with young children sit together at no extra cost.
More spending, affordability measures coming in pre-election Manitoba budget

More spending, affordability measures coming in pre-election Manitoba budget

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government has signalled that it will the loosen its purse strings in the provincial budget Tuesday — its last fiscal plan before a provincial election scheduled for Oct. 3.
Ottawa will pay for repairs to Navy's new Arctic ships due to expired warranty

Ottawa will pay for repairs to Navy's new Arctic ships due to expired warranty

OTTAWA — Canadian taxpayers will foot the bill for repairs to the engines on at least two of the Royal Canadian Navy's brand-new Arctic patrol vessels because the one-year warranty on those vessels has expired.
DC to pull new crime law; Senate still plans to reject it

DC to pull new crime law; Senate still plans to reject it

WASHINGTON (AP) — The D.C. Council is withdrawing a sweeping rewrite of the capital city’s criminal code from consideration, just before a U.S. Senate vote that seemed set to overturn the measure.
Iowa football settles race bias lawsuit using taxpayer money

Iowa football settles race bias lawsuit using taxpayer money

Iowa taxpayers will pay $2 million to help the University of Iowa athletic department settle a lawsuit brought by former football players who allege racial discrimination existed in coach Kirk Ferentz's program, a state board decided in a vote Monday
Florida blogger registration bill 'insane,' Gingrich tweets

Florida blogger registration bill 'insane,' Gingrich tweets

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in Florida wants bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state, a proposal that's raised First Amendment concerns and the ire of GOP firebrand Newt Gingrich.
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