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Jimmy Carter's state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know

Jimmy Carter's state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know

ATLANTA (AP) — Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter begin Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits

Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits

TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January, they may look to Canada's health agencies for guidance — and find some conflicting advice.
Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

NEW YORK (AP) — In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money criminal case for Jan.
Liberal caucus to meet Wednesday as calls mount for Trudeau to resign

Liberal caucus to meet Wednesday as calls mount for Trudeau to resign

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau's Liberal caucus will meet on Wednesday as calls from MPs mount for the prime minister to step down.
Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview

Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a lengthy interview to psychologist and media personality Jordan Peterson, touching on his vision for Canada and how he plans to implement it.
Biden awards the Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to military heroes and first responders

Biden awards the Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to military heroes and first responders

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Feb. 15, 1951, Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig was returning from a mission when he found his fellow soldiers under attack in what's now known as the Battle of Chipyong-ni.
Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation

Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee on Friday, as people inside and outside the Liberal caucus call for him to resign as leader.
Excerpts from the judge's ruling to go ahead with Trump sentencing

Excerpts from the judge's ruling to go ahead with Trump sentencing

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money case in New York dealt with a host of weighty, unprecedented questions before deciding Friday that the president-elect should be sentenced later this month for the crime of falsifying bus
Canada pausing applications for parent, grandparent permanent residency sponsorships

Canada pausing applications for parent, grandparent permanent residency sponsorships

OTTAWA — Canada will not accept new parent and grandparent permanent residency sponsorship applications until further notice, according to a ministerial directive.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas; Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. John Thune, R-S.D.