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Congressional candidate arrested for alleged drunken driving

Congressional candidate arrested for alleged drunken driving

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California lawmaker who is running for Congress was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Tuesday night, according to law enforcement and jail records. Sen.
Why nationalities matter as US braces for migration surge

Why nationalities matter as US braces for migration surge

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A decade ago, it was a safe bet that anyone stopped by U.S. authorities at the southern border was probably Mexican.
Quebec flooding: Bodies of firefighters found two days after being swept away

Quebec flooding: Bodies of firefighters found two days after being swept away

BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, Que. — Searchers recovered two bodies Wednesday believed to be those of volunteer firefighters swept away by a swollen river this week, as residents of Quebec's Charlevoix region began cleaning up from the devastating flooding.
Feds charge 45 people in takedown of 2 Minneapolis gangs

Feds charge 45 people in takedown of 2 Minneapolis gangs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities announced racketeering and other charges Wednesday against 45 members or associates of two major Minneapolis street gangs for crimes including seven homicides, plus numerous drug trafficking and firearms violati
PM's brother denies Trudeau Foundation was involved in foreign interference

PM's brother denies Trudeau Foundation was involved in foreign interference

OTTAWA — The prime minister's brother insisted to members of Parliament on Wednesday that the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation has not been part of any foreign interference attempts by China, as the organization continues to be dogged by questions a
White House warns of recession as debt limit fight drags on

White House warns of recession as debt limit fight drags on

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House economists on Wednesday warned of “severe damage” to the U.S. economy in the event of a debt default , warning that a prolonged default could cause 8.3 million job losses and the stock market to tumble 45%.
At UN, world's divided nations agree there's little trust

At UN, world's divided nations agree there's little trust

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The world’s divided nations agreed Wednesday on one thing: There is a lack of trust in a world beset by conflicts and crises. Diplomats at the U.N.
Alberta UCP Leader Smith declines comment on pastor's conviction in blockade protest

Alberta UCP Leader Smith declines comment on pastor's conviction in blockade protest

EDMONTON — United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith says she won’t comment on a controversial Calgary street pastor being convicted of mischief for his actions at the COVID-19 border protest in Coutts, Alta.
Beck booted from Saskatchewan legislative assembly after saying minister had lied

Beck booted from Saskatchewan legislative assembly after saying minister had lied

REGINA — Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck has been removed from the legislative assembly after saying the trade and export minister was lying over comments he made about her party.
Balanced budget, electoral reform back on policy agenda for Liberals at convention

Balanced budget, electoral reform back on policy agenda for Liberals at convention

OTTAWA — Balanced budgets and electoral reform are back on the agenda for Canada's Liberals this week as the party holds its first in-person policy convention in five years.