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Trump’s House GOP allies take fight to Manhattan DA's turf

Trump’s House GOP allies take fight to Manhattan DA's turf

NEW YORK (AP) — Republicans upset with Donald Trump’s indictment are escalating their war on the prosecutor who charged him, trying to embarrass Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on his home turf partly by falsely portraying New York City as a
Manitoba NDP want to stop expanded private liquor sales, review private cannabis

Manitoba NDP want to stop expanded private liquor sales, review private cannabis

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's plan to expand private sales of liquor is on hold, and its private retail system for cannabis may come under review after an upcoming election.
Ontario seeks to set priorities for school boards on student achievement

Ontario seeks to set priorities for school boards on student achievement

TORONTO — Ontario's school boards need to "refocus" on reading, writing and math, the province's education minister said Monday as he introduced legislation that would give him greater control over boards, including by setting student achievement pri
Workers at anti-poverty World Bank struggle to pay bills

Workers at anti-poverty World Bank struggle to pay bills

WASHINGTON (AP) — Andre Blount has been serving food to dignitaries at World Bank headquarters for nearly 10 years but his pay still isn’t much above minimum wage. This week, as leaders from around the world are in D.
Liberals, Tories must publish fundraiser venues despite concerns: Elections Canada

Liberals, Tories must publish fundraiser venues despite concerns: Elections Canada

OTTAWA — Elections Canada is insisting that regulated fundraising events be publicly advertised with precise locations, despite safety concerns raised by the governing Liberals and Opposition Conservatives.
Printing error forces Pennsylvania county to replace ballots

Printing error forces Pennsylvania county to replace ballots

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Federal Court sides with Facebook in privacy case tied to Cambridge Analytica affair

Federal Court sides with Facebook in privacy case tied to Cambridge Analytica affair

OTTAWA — A judge has dismissed the federal privacy watchdog's bid for a declaration that Facebook broke the law governing the use of personal information in a case flowing from the Cambridge Analytica affair.

US ambassador visits reporter accused by Russia of spying

MOSCOW (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Russia on Monday said she was able to visit the Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained more than two weeks ago on charges of espionage.
Alberta NDP promises $200 million to create post-secondary campus in downtown Calgary

Alberta NDP promises $200 million to create post-secondary campus in downtown Calgary

CALGARY — Alberta's Opposition NDP is promising up to $200 million to create a post-secondary campus in downtown Calgary if it wins the upcoming election.
Spring flooding: Some Montrealers warned to pack emergency kits, protect their homes

Spring flooding: Some Montrealers warned to pack emergency kits, protect their homes

MONTREAL — The risk of spring flooding in the Montreal area is high and officials on Monday warned residents living by the water to pack emergency kits in case evacuation orders are issued.