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Wagner owner blasts 'treason' of Russian military chiefs

Wagner owner blasts 'treason' of Russian military chiefs

The owner of the Russian private military company Wagner accused Russia's defense minister and chief of general staff on Tuesday of starving his fighters in Ukraine of ammunition, which he said amounts to an attempt to “destroy" the force.
Saskatchewan chief to lead advisory committee on residential school documents

Saskatchewan chief to lead advisory committee on residential school documents

A chief in Saskatchewan who became well-known after his First Nation found what are believed to be 751 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school will lead a new committee for sharing documents connected to the institutions.
Microsoft makes case for Activision merger amid EU scrutiny

Microsoft makes case for Activision merger amid EU scrutiny

BRUSSELS (AP) — Microsoft's Xbox video game division on Tuesday announced new partnerships with Nintendo and chipmaker Nvidia as it tries to persuade European regulators to approve its planned $68.
Supreme Court wrestles with lawsuit shield for social media

Supreme Court wrestles with lawsuit shield for social media

WASHINGTON (AP) — In its first case about the federal law that is credited with helping create the modern internet, the Supreme Court seemed unlikely Tuesday to side with a family wanting to hold Google liable for the death of their daughter in a ter
Judge rules dismissal of unvaxxed Newfoundland town councillor unfair, gives job back

Judge rules dismissal of unvaxxed Newfoundland town councillor unfair, gives job back

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An unvaccinated town councillor in rural Newfoundland has his job back after a provincial Supreme Court judge ruled he was unjustly removed for not attending council meetings.
Despite GOP rift, Kansas lawmakers target ballot drop boxes

Despite GOP rift, Kansas lawmakers target ballot drop boxes

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Kansas lawmakers pushed ahead Tuesday with trying to eliminate most ballot drop boxes in elections, despite a split among top Republicans that could doom the conspiracy-driven effort.
Integrity commissioner investigating Tory affair after ex-mayor's resignation

Integrity commissioner investigating Tory affair after ex-mayor's resignation

Toronto's integrity commissioner is investigating former mayor John Tory's self-described "inappropriate relationship" with someone who worked in his office.
Jen Psaki, ex-Biden spokesperson, to debut Sunday MSNBC show

Jen Psaki, ex-Biden spokesperson, to debut Sunday MSNBC show

NEW YORK (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki will debut a weekly MSNBC political program on Sundays at noon next month, the network said on Tuesday.
West Virginia passes campus carry, bill heads to governor

West Virginia passes campus carry, bill heads to governor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A bill that would allow people with concealed carry permits to bring firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses is heading to the desk of Republican Gov.
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter remembered for building affordable Alberta homes

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter remembered for building affordable Alberta homes

EDMONTON — Suzanne Taylor, a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, remembers former U.S. president Jimmy Carter being "strict" on construction sites, refusing to pose for pictures with others while on the job.