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Firefighters from France arrive to battle blazes as wildfire smoke lingers

Firefighters from France arrive to battle blazes as wildfire smoke lingers

Firefighters from France arrived in Canada to help Quebec face a marathon wildfire season while most evacuation orders were lifted in Nova Scotia nearly two weeks after intense infernos caused thousands to flee their homes.
Key moments in Trump indictment: Flaunting classified material, stowing boxes in Mar-a-Lago bathroom

Key moments in Trump indictment: Flaunting classified material, stowing boxes in Mar-a-Lago bathroom

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department detailed stunning allegations against former President Donald Trump in a criminal indictment unsealed Friday, including allegations he stored classified documents in a bathroom and shower at his Florida club,
Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections for community deemed 'under attack' in the US

Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections for community deemed 'under attack' in the US

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B.
Former Supreme Court justice Louis LeBel remembered for eloquence, humour, intellect

Former Supreme Court justice Louis LeBel remembered for eloquence, humour, intellect

OTTAWA — Former colleagues of a long-time Supreme Court justice are remembering Louis LeBel as a strong legal mind who was kind with sharing his insights. The former justice died Thursday at the age of 83.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shuffles familiar faces into new cabinet roles

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shuffles familiar faces into new cabinet roles

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced her new cabinet Friday, shuffling familiar faces, keeping former leadership rivals close and welcoming back two exiled political veterans.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Chris Coons, D-Del. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Pre-empted by coverage of the French Open tennis tournament. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D.
Happy to help Canada, but U.S. wildfire season is rapidly approaching, officials warn

Happy to help Canada, but U.S. wildfire season is rapidly approaching, officials warn

WASHINGTON — The United States is happy to help Canada beat back the fearsome start of its wildfire season, officials say — but they are keeping one eye on the calendar, worried about when those resources might be needed closer to home.
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada with poor air quality in parts of Ontario and Quebec and the same blanketing much of the west.
Trump indicted: What to know about the documents case and what's next

Trump indicted: What to know about the documents case and what's next

Donald Trump's indictment on 37 counts of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate represents the most serious legal jeopardy so far for Trump, coming less than three months after he was charged in New York with 34 felony counts of fals
Texas court dismisses GOP donor's defamation lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke

Texas court dismisses GOP donor's defamation lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas appeals court on Friday dismissed a billionaire's defamation lawsuit against Democrat Beto O'Rouke that was brought after O'Rourke criticized a $1 million campaign contribution to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.