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New migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support network

New migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support network

FORT MORGAN, Colo. (AP) — Magdalena Simon's only consolation after immigration officers handcuffed and led her husband away was the contents of his wallet, a few bills.
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In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should "find strength in our differences" this Christmas.
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Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda

Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda

RENO, Nev.
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With the Supreme Court on sideline for now, Trump's lawyers press immunity claims before lower court

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acting within his role as president when he pressed claims about “alleged fraud and irregularity” in the 2020 election, his lawyers told a federal appeals court in arguing that he is immune from prosecution.
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Manitoba minister and top doctor urge vaccinations as hospitals strain

Manitoba minister and top doctor urge vaccinations as hospitals strain

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's health minister and its top doctor are urging people to get vaccinated before joining family and friends over the holidays. Dr.
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Premier tells Albertans to ask professionals what vaccines they should get

Premier tells Albertans to ask professionals what vaccines they should get

Alberta's premier has reacted to criticism her province toned down this year's vaccination campaign, telling listeners to her call-in radio show that "most people can make their own judgements on their own level of risk.
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New York governor vetoes bill that would make it easier for people to challenge their convictions

New York governor vetoes bill that would make it easier for people to challenge their convictions

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov.
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Iowa won't participate in US food assistance program for kids this summer

Iowa won't participate in US food assistance program for kids this summer

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa will not participate this summer in a federal program that gives $40 per month to each child in a low-income family to help with food costs while school is out, state officials have announced.
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Leaders of two Quebec teachers unions approve partial deal with provincial government

Leaders of two Quebec teachers unions approve partial deal with provincial government

QUEBEC — Two Quebec teachers unions say their leadership has approved a partial agreement with the provincial government, marking one small step forward in a broader series of labour disputes that threaten to upend a large swath of the province's pub
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Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7

Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7

Most U.S. state legislatures will reconvene in January for the first time since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel sparked a war in Gaza and protests worldwide — and they're preparing to take action in response, both symbolic and concrete.
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