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The Latest: Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievances

The Latest: Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievances

President Donald Trump on Tuesday deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell , who was convicted of helping the financier sexually abuse underage girls and is now serv
Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says

Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA — The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year after three annual increases in a row, the national statistics agency said Tuesday.
B.C. Coastal First Nations write to Carney, asking him to reject any new pipeline

B.C. Coastal First Nations write to Carney, asking him to reject any new pipeline

VANCOUVER — Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking him to reject any new proposal for a crude oil pipeline to the northwest coast.
Poilievre calls for law to block long ballot protests that 'abuse' democracy

Poilievre calls for law to block long ballot protests that 'abuse' democracy

OTTAWA — Bipartisan support could be building behind the idea of reining in the long lists of names overwhelming election ballots in some ridings across Canada.
What's happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?

What's happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans , many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan forgiveness.
What to know about Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend

What to know about Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend

Once a British socialite who lived a life of luxury, Ghislaine Maxwell today is confined in a U.S. prison after being convicted of helping financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. Now, three years after she was sentenced, a top U.S.
Trump administration withdraws from UNESCO again, only 2 years after US rejoined

Trump administration withdraws from UNESCO again, only 2 years after US rejoined

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will once again withdraw from the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO, an expected move that has the U.S. further retreating from international organizations . The decision to pull U.S.
There are many illegal marijuana farms, but federal agents targeted California's biggest legal one

There are many illegal marijuana farms, but federal agents targeted California's biggest legal one

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There are thousands of illegal marijuana farms around the country.
Federal privacy watchdog discontinues investigation into student data breach

Federal privacy watchdog discontinues investigation into student data breach

The federal privacy watchdog says it has discontinued the investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across Canada, citing its satisfaction with the company's response and commitment to added security measur
Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up

Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up

OTTAWA — The Carney government is not saying whether it will keep appointing ambassadors on themes championed by the Trudeau cabinet, now that terms are lapsing for Ottawa's envoys on climate and women in security.
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