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Bi-state sage grouse considered for threatened status, again

RENO, Nev. (AP) — For the third time in a decade, federal wildlife officials are contemplating whether the bi-state sage grouse deserves protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican presidential candidate.
Canada, U.S. to share more data in fight against cross-border gun smuggling, opioids

Canada, U.S. to share more data in fight against cross-border gun smuggling, opioids

OTTAWA — Canada and the United States have agreed to share more information about the smuggling of guns and drugs across their shared border.
North Dakota's abortion ban bill becomes veto-proof

North Dakota's abortion ban bill becomes veto-proof

North Dakota state senators overwhelmingly passed a bill that would ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy. Narrow exceptions would be granted for rape and incest up to six weeks of pregnancy under the bill passed April 19.
Abortion bans fail in conservative South Carolina, Nebraska

Abortion bans fail in conservative South Carolina, Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb.
Window to safely airlift people from Sudan closing quickly, Canadian officials say

Window to safely airlift people from Sudan closing quickly, Canadian officials say

OTTAWA — Senior officials said Friday they are confident Canada has enough space on its aircraft to evacuate all the citizens, permanent residents and family members who have asked for help to leave Sudan — but the window to safely carry out those fl
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend King's coronation in London next week

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend King's coronation in London next week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to attend the coronation of King Charles in London next week alongside dignitaries from around the world.
Champagne vows to take action if telecoms don't reach deal for TTC cell service

Champagne vows to take action if telecoms don't reach deal for TTC cell service

Canada's industry minister vowed to step in if Canada's major telecom providers don't reach an agreement to ensure wireless service is available for all riders on Toronto's subway system.
N.S. mass shooting: Ottawa and province announce $18-million mental health plan

N.S. mass shooting: Ottawa and province announce $18-million mental health plan

HALIFAX — The federal and Nova Scotia governments rolled out an $18-million plan Friday aimed at helping people still suffering from mental health, grief and bereavement challenges three years after the worst mass shooting in Canadian history.
Former Trudeau Foundation CEO says she resigned after pushback on donation audit

Former Trudeau Foundation CEO says she resigned after pushback on donation audit

OTTAWA — The former CEO of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation told a parliamentary committee Friday that she resigned from that position earlier this month because of a breakdown in trust on the organization's board of directors.