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Waste shipments resume from Ohio toxic train derailment

Waste shipments resume from Ohio toxic train derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment in Ohio began moving out again Monday, after concerns were raised during the weekend about oversight of where it was being shipped, federal officials said.

Los Angeles ringleader of $18M COVID fraud scheme extradited

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A leader of a Los Angeles-based fraud ring that stole $18 million in COVID-19 aid money was extradited Monday from Europe to the United States, where she could face more than a decade in prison, authorities said.
St. Louis prosecutor faces mounting criticism over crash

St. Louis prosecutor faces mounting criticism over crash

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republicans who want the state to take over prosecutions of violent crimes in St.
From White House, Biden says 'Black history matters'

From White House, Biden says 'Black history matters'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that “history matters, and Black history matters” during a White House reception marking Black History Month, a forceful declaration that comes after the state of Florida blocked a new advanced course
UN will struggle to unify Libya with elections this year

UN will struggle to unify Libya with elections this year

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A new push to convince chaos-stricken Libya's rival factions to hold presidential and legislative elections this year was announced by the top United Nations diplomat in the country on Monday, but any optimism was dampened by a
Finance minister suggests budget deficits on way for B.C. after surplus

Finance minister suggests budget deficits on way for B.C. after surplus

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's financial status will not be as rosy as it has been over the past year, says Finance Minister Katrine Conroy, who will table the New Democrat government's budget on Tuesday.
Nunavut awaiting updated offer before signing onto federal health-care deal

Nunavut awaiting updated offer before signing onto federal health-care deal

YELLOWKNIFE — As provinces begin signing health-care funding agreements with the federal government, territories say further negotiations are needed to address challenges in the North. The federal government announced Feb. 7 that it would spend $198.
Trudeau defends MP's loyalty to Canada after reports of alleged Chinese interference

Trudeau defends MP's loyalty to Canada after reports of alleged Chinese interference

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Liberal MP Han Dong is loyal to Canada, defending him Monday in response to a media report that said he was helped by the Chinese consulate while running to be the party's candidate in a Toronto-area riding

Prosecution rests in ex-Ohio House speaker's bribery trial

CINCINNATI (AP) — The federal government rested its case Monday in former Republican Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder's racketeering trial after presenting jurors with reams of financial documents, emails, texts, wire-tap audio and firsthand acco
Canada banning video app TikTok on government-issued mobile devices

Canada banning video app TikTok on government-issued mobile devices

OTTAWA — The federal government is banning TikTok from government-issued mobile devices days after federal and provincial privacy commissioners began investigating the social media platform.