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Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

EDMONTON — Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith won’t say if she will follow through on her threat to sue the CBC for defamation over its coverage of her role in prosecuting COVID-19 court cases.
AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US

AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will continue to allow tens of thousands of Afghans who fled Taliban control more than two years ago to stay and work in the U.S.
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced: What to know

Montana transgender lawmaker silenced: What to know

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Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek 4th term

Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek 4th term

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inlsee, a Democrat who has sought to make the state a leader on progressive policies from climate change to gun violence prevention, said Monday he will not seek a fourth term in office.
Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China

Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China

OTTAWA — Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong says Ottawa should have informed him about potential threats to his family made by China's government two years ago.
CNN says Trump to appear in New Hampshire town hall

CNN says Trump to appear in New Hampshire town hall

NEW YORK (AP) — As president, Donald Trump frequently derided CNN as “fake news.” Now that he's running again, Trump has agreed to appear on a live town hall forum from New Hampshire next week for CNN viewers. The event, scheduled for May 10 at St.
Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny' won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit

Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny' won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit

OTTAWA — Does Tucker Carlson really think the United States should invade its northern neighbour to free it from the tyranny of Justin Trudeau's Liberal government? Canadians may not find out the answer.
Sudan crisis: Canadians attempt land evacuations as calls for mediation continue

Sudan crisis: Canadians attempt land evacuations as calls for mediation continue

OTTAWA — Canada is encouraging Sudan's neighbours to help the country find a mediated end to recent violence as it attempts to continue getting Canadians to safety via perilous land evacuations.
Manitoba government announces new programs, services for those out on bail

Manitoba government announces new programs, services for those out on bail

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has developed a new pilot program that is to provide more supervision and support for up to 50 people who have been released on bail.
Former campaign manager to run for Conservatives in Manitoba byelection

Former campaign manager to run for Conservatives in Manitoba byelection

WINNIPEG — A Conservative candidate has been chosen to run in a federal byelection to replace former Manitoba MP Candice Bergen.