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How raising the nation's debt limit could reduce spending of some coronavirus relief funds

How raising the nation's debt limit could reduce spending of some coronavirus relief funds

With the pandemic officially over, leftover coronavirus relief money for vaccines, public health initiatives and other programs has become a target as negotiators try to reach a budget deal to raise the nation's debt limit.
Ottawa rejigs trusted-traveller program in bid to avoid last summer's airport chaos

Ottawa rejigs trusted-traveller program in bid to avoid last summer's airport chaos

MONTREAL — The federal government has rolled out a revamp of its trusted-traveller program to clear any clogged airports as the summer travel season kicks off.
Leaders Smith and Notley cast advance ballots as Alberta election enters home stretch

Leaders Smith and Notley cast advance ballots as Alberta election enters home stretch

Alberta’s two main political rivals cast their ballots Tuesday as the provincial election campaign entered the home stretch with the start of advance voting.

More than 30 women in Cameroon abducted by separatist fighters for protesting illegal taxes

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — More than 30 women were abducted by separatist rebels in Cameroon, for protesting illegal taxes imposed on them by the fighters, said the government on Tuesday.
Mitt Romney faces new challenger in GOP primary for Utah Senate seat

Mitt Romney faces new challenger in GOP primary for Utah Senate seat

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs announced plans to run for U.S. Senate next year and challenge first-term Republican Mitt Romney in what could emerge as a competitive primary battle in the deeply conservative state.
UCP's Smith votes at advance poll as Alberta election enters final week

UCP's Smith votes at advance poll as Alberta election enters final week

CALGARY — United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith took advantage of an advance poll Tuesday to cast her vote in Monday's Alberta election.

Former UK leader Boris Johnson faces new police probe over lockdown visits

LONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was fined for breaking his own government's pandemic lockdown rules, has been reported to police again over more potential breaches.
Israeli budget vote could give Netanyahu stability after rocky start to term

Israeli budget vote could give Netanyahu stability after rocky start to term

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government on Tuesday prepared to pass a new budget — a step that could bring some stability to his coalition after a rocky start and clear the way for it to press ahead with its religious, pro-set
Appeals court ruling deals legal setback to Biden administration in gun stabilizing brace case

Appeals court ruling deals legal setback to Biden administration in gun stabilizing brace case

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court dealt a legal setback to the Biden administration on guns Tuesday in a lawsuit challenging tighter regulations on stabilizing braces , an accessory that has been used in several mass shootings in the U.S.
Alberta NDP Leader Notley casts ballot in advance poll as campaign enters last week

Alberta NDP Leader Notley casts ballot in advance poll as campaign enters last week

CALGARY — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley cast her advance vote in Calgary on Tuesday, urging more to do the same as the provincial election enters its final week.