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Judge strikes paragraph from Trump classified docs indictment but denies request to dismiss charges

Judge strikes paragraph from Trump classified docs indictment but denies request to dismiss charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump and two of his associates struck a paragraph from the indictment on Monday but denied a defense request to dismiss some of the char
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Jurors in Hunter Biden’s gun trial begin deliberating whether he’s guilty of federal firearm charges

Jurors in Hunter Biden’s gun trial begin deliberating whether he’s guilty of federal firearm charges

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Jurors in Hunter Biden’s gun trial began deliberating Monday whether the president’s son is guilty of federal firearms charges over a revolver he bought in 2018 when prosecutors say he was addicted to crack cocaine.
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Right wing ascendance to EU mainstream could impact Canada trade, climate policy

Right wing ascendance to EU mainstream could impact Canada trade, climate policy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he's taking an optimistic approach after Europeans made a lurch to the far-right in continental elections that could impact Canada's trade and climate policies.
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Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry's potential 'chilling effect'

Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry's potential 'chilling effect'

OTTAWA — Canada's leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended "chilling effect" on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities.
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Calgary energy company told to abandon hundreds of wells after ongoing care problems

Calgary energy company told to abandon hundreds of wells after ongoing care problems

CALGARY — A Calgary energy company has been ordered to abandon close to 1,000 wells, pipelines and other facilities over concerns about care and maintenance of the sites.
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Donald Trump completes mandatory presentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump completed his mandatory presentencing interview Monday after less than 30 minutes of routine, uneventful questions and answers, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
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Biden plans to head to Camp David to prepare for June 27 debate with Trump

Biden plans to head to Camp David to prepare for June 27 debate with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — After back-to-back trips to Europe, President Joe Biden plans to head to Camp David next week to prepare for his first 2024 debate with former President Donald Trump , hunkering down at the woodsy Maryland hideaway that has hosted m
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Senior Alberta NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips to resign seat

Senior Alberta NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips to resign seat

EDMONTON — Shannon Phillips, a member of the Alberta's Opposition NDP and a former environment minister, is quitting public life, citing toxic politics and police surveillance.
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Montreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable

Montreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal has launched an investigation and suspended an employee after fire prevention officers ordered a number of restaurants to shut their packed outdoor seating areas at dinner time during the busy Grand Prix weekend.
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Two weeks after hush money verdict, Trump to meet with Senate Republicans

Two weeks after hush money verdict, Trump to meet with Senate Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will meet with Senate Republicans Thursday, speaking to the group just two weeks after he was convicted on 34 charges in his hush money trial and as GOP senators have increasingly rallied around him.
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