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Former Arizona television journalist announces bid for Schweikert’s US House seat

PHOENIX (AP) — A former Phoenix television journalist announced her candidacy Wednesday for the congressional seat currently held by seven-term Republican Rep. David Schweikert .
Wisconsin trial over fake electors set to start just before 2024 presidential election

Wisconsin trial over fake electors set to start just before 2024 presidential election

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A jury trial in a lawsuit seeking $2.
Minnesota governor signs ‘One Minnesota Budget’ as Democrats celebrate their top goals becoming law

Minnesota governor signs ‘One Minnesota Budget’ as Democrats celebrate their top goals becoming law

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — As hundreds of people cheered on the lawn around him, Minnesota Democratic Gov.

House GOP passes resolution overturning student loan cancellation; Biden vows veto

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans passed a resolution on Wednesday that would overturn President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan, but the White House has vowed to veto it and the plan remains on hold as the Supreme Court considers its fa
B.C. company expands antibody research, production facilities for second time

B.C. company expands antibody research, production facilities for second time

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based company that helped develop the first antibody therapy treatment for COVID-19 is expanding its research and development capacity as it continues to pursue world-leading new medicines, says Innovation Minister Francois-Ph
1995 referendum: Parti Québécois wants 'No' campaign investigation documents released

1995 referendum: Parti Québécois wants 'No' campaign investigation documents released

MONTREAL — Nearly 30 years after Quebec's second sovereignty referendum, the Parti Québécois says there are secrets about how the victorious No side spent money that the public deserves to know about.
Canada, Saudi Arabia restore full diplomatic ties, appoint envoys after 2018 spat

Canada, Saudi Arabia restore full diplomatic ties, appoint envoys after 2018 spat

OTTAWA — Canada and Saudi Arabia are normalizing diplomatic relations and appointing ambassadors five years after the Liberal government's public comments on women's rights led Riyadh to expel the top Canadian envoy.
Chinese hackers targeted U.S. infrastructure, warn Five Eyes, including Canada

Chinese hackers targeted U.S. infrastructure, warn Five Eyes, including Canada

WASHINGTON — State-sponsored hackers from China have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, cybersecurity officials from around the world, including Canada, warned Wednesday in a co-ordinated effort to root out the perpetrators.

US Park Police used excessive force against journalists during George Floyd protests, inquiry finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — An internal investigation has concluded that U.S. Park Police used unnecessary force in a confrontation with two Australian journalists three years ago during the George Floyd protests near the White House.

Greece says it's investigating claim migrants were illegally deported back to Turkey

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's outgoing prime minister says he has ordered a probe into a report that authorities illegally deported a group of migrants who had reached an eastern Aegean island from Turkey, allegedly leaving them on a raft at sea for