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At Trump Org. fraud trial, defense rests and deflects blame

At Trump Org. fraud trial, defense rests and deflects blame

NEW YORK (AP) — The defense rested Monday at the Trump Organization’s criminal tax fraud trial after a contentious day in court, putting the case involving former President Donald Trump’s real estate empire on track for deliberations next week.
Line 5 shutdown 'draconian,' both sides must consider 'imperfect' alternatives: judge

Line 5 shutdown 'draconian,' both sides must consider 'imperfect' alternatives: judge

WASHINGTON — A Wisconsin judge ordered a Canadian energy giant and a U.S. Indigenous band to water down their wine Monday and come together to avert the "draconian" shutdown of the cross-border Line 5 pipeline.
Manitoba government reintroduces bill to ease liquor rules, aims to change pot tax

Manitoba government reintroduces bill to ease liquor rules, aims to change pot tax

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is making another attempt at loosening restrictions on liquor sales and is changing the way it taxes cannabis.
'Work hard and never give up,' Michelle O'Bonsawin says during Supreme Court welcome

'Work hard and never give up,' Michelle O'Bonsawin says during Supreme Court welcome

OTTAWA — The newest member of the Supreme Court of Canada says her journey has not been an easy one, but it has been meaningful and rewarding.

UK waters down online restrictions after free speech outcry

LONDON (AP) — The British government on Monday abandoned a plan to force tech firms to remove internet content that is harmful but legal, after the proposal drew strong criticism from lawmakers and civil liberties groups. The U.K.
Uvalde mom sues police, gunmaker in school massacre

Uvalde mom sues police, gunmaker in school massacre

WASHINGTON (AP) — The last conversation Sandra Torres had with her 10-year-old daughter was about her nervous excitement over whether she’d make the all-star softball team.
Jury deliberates for 2nd day in Oath Keepers sedition case

Jury deliberates for 2nd day in Oath Keepers sedition case

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury weighed seditious conspiracy charges against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four associates for a second day without reaching a verdict Monday in a high-stakes trial stemming from the U.S. Capitol attack.
Conservatives are 'fearmongering' over assault-style gun ban: public safety minister

Conservatives are 'fearmongering' over assault-style gun ban: public safety minister

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is accusing the Conservatives of "whipping up fear" that the Liberal government is outlawing ordinary long guns and hunting rifles.
Indo-Pacific strategy adds new pressures for navy amid personnel, warship challenges

Indo-Pacific strategy adds new pressures for navy amid personnel, warship challenges

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's new Indo-Pacific strategy has sparked concerns about added pressure on the Royal Canadian Navy at a time when it is already dealing with a shortage of sailors and warships.
Poles vent anger at leader over his policies, ideas on women

Poles vent anger at leader over his policies, ideas on women

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Some 300 demonstrators gathered Monday outside the house of Poland’s ruling party leader to protest what is widely seen as the erosion of women’s rights under the conservative government and a recent remark by the politician abo