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The Latest: Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

The Latest: Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a major shift in U.S.
Alberta Premier Smith defends health minister amid scandal on health purchases

Alberta Premier Smith defends health minister amid scandal on health purchases

WASHINGTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has her full support as they navigate allegations of high-level government corruption in medical contracts.
As DOGE hammers away at the US government, Republicans stir with quiet objections

As DOGE hammers away at the US government, Republicans stir with quiet objections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.
Attorney for NYC Mayor denies 'looming threat' of prosecution after unusual Justice Department order

Attorney for NYC Mayor denies 'looming threat' of prosecution after unusual Justice Department order

NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed confidence Wednesday that the criminal case against the Democrat is dead and buried, even though the Justice Department official who ordered the charges dismissed left the door ope
FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

DALLAS (AP) — The FBI on Tuesday said it discovered 2,400 new records related to the assassination of President John F.
Trudeau says Ukraine decides how war with Russia ends, praises cancelling U.S. trips

Trudeau says Ukraine decides how war with Russia ends, praises cancelling U.S. trips

BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's up to Ukrainians to decide how the war with Russia ends. At a press conference today in Brussels, Trudeau pushed back on comments made earlier today by U.S.
Powell says Trump's comments won't affect interest rate decisions by the Fed

Powell says Trump's comments won't affect interest rate decisions by the Fed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's calls for lower interest rates won't lead the central bank to change its rate decisions.
Ontario Greens unveil platform, pledge to build two million homes, cut taxes

Ontario Greens unveil platform, pledge to build two million homes, cut taxes

TORONTO — Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner says his party will commit to building two million homes, cut taxes for low- and middle-income earners and create a "foodbelt" to protect farmland should they win the upcoming Ontario election.
Attorney for NYC Mayor denies "looming threat" of prosecution after unusual Justice Department order

Attorney for NYC Mayor denies "looming threat" of prosecution after unusual Justice Department order

NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed confidence Wednesday that the criminal case against the Democrat is dead and buried, even though the Justice Department official who ordered the charges dismissed left the door ope
Nova Scotia NDP wants robust legislature session to deal with budget, tariff threat

Nova Scotia NDP wants robust legislature session to deal with budget, tariff threat

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's NDP leader says the looming economic threat from the United States means the government should not try to rush through the upcoming sitting of the provincial legislature.