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Biden fires Architect of the Capitol over alleged abuses

Biden fires Architect of the Capitol over alleged abuses

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has fired the embattled Architect of the Capitol, Brett Blanton, following a scathing inspector general report on his personal and professional management and calls for his removal.
Premier Moe says health deal less than expected but Saskatchewan won't turn it down

Premier Moe says health deal less than expected but Saskatchewan won't turn it down

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe says Ottawa's offer for health-care funding is much less than what provinces wanted but Saskatchewan will not be turning it down.
Feds probe United plane's December dip near ocean off Hawaii

Feds probe United plane's December dip near ocean off Hawaii

Federal investigators are seeking more information about an incident in which a United Airlines plane dropped to within about 800 feet (250 meters) of the ocean surface after taking off from Hawaii.
After more than five years, inquiry into Innu children in care begins in Labrador

After more than five years, inquiry into Innu children in care begins in Labrador

SHESHATSHIU, N.L. — After a wait of almost six years, an inquiry into the treatment of Innu youth in provincial government care began Monday with a message of hope from a respected elder.
Billy Two Rivers, retired Mohawk wrestler and politician, dies at 87

Billy Two Rivers, retired Mohawk wrestler and politician, dies at 87

MONTREAL — Billy Two Rivers, a celebrated Mohawk professional wrestler who became a prominent politician and Indigenous rights advocate, has died at 87.
Judge to release parts of Georgia special grand jury report

Judge to release parts of Georgia special grand jury report

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Monday ordered the partial release later this week of a report by a special grand jury that investigated efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Albanian opposition disrupts parliament as supporters rally

Albanian opposition disrupts parliament as supporters rally

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian opposition lawmakers blowing whistles disrupted a Parliament session on Monday to press home their demand for the government's resignation for alleged corruption, as hundreds of their supporters outside tried to push i
Roslyn Pope, author of 'Appeal for Human Rights,' dies at 84

Roslyn Pope, author of 'Appeal for Human Rights,' dies at 84

ATLANTA (AP) — Roslyn Pope, a college professor and musician who wrote “An Appeal for Human Rights,” laying out the reasons for the Atlanta Student Movement against systemic racism in 1960, has died. She was 84. Pope died Jan.
Polish officials observe training of Ukrainians on new tanks

Polish officials observe training of Ukrainians on new tanks

SWIETOSZOW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s president and defense minister met Monday with Polish and foreign instructors intensively training Ukrainian troops to operate the German-made Leopard 2 tanks that some European countries and Canada have offered Kyi
Tennessee GOP introduces bills that would shake up Nashville

Tennessee GOP introduces bills that would shake up Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn.