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Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances

Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced from the first of three rounds of debate — but with a caveat. Sen.
Politicians spar in Manitoba legislature over government therapy contract

Politicians spar in Manitoba legislature over government therapy contract

WINNIPEG — Tempers flared at the Manitoba legislature Tuesday as the Opposition Progressive Conservatives questioned the NDP government about a contract for mental health therapy, suggesting it may have been for the benefit of Finance Minister Adrien
FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington

FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington

A federal review of helicopter safety concerns launched after the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C.
White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border — but offered no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada.
Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair

Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff.
The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always has

The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always has

NEW YORK (AP) — With his show involved in a bitter dispute with President Donald Trump, the top executive at the storied CBS News show “60 Minutes” abruptly resigned on Tuesday while saying he's losing the freedom to run it independently.
Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property

Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property

Clothing retailer Frank and Oak is closing all 14 of its stores in the coming weeks and selling its intellectual property to a Montreal-based company as part of ongoing restructuring efforts.
Hudson's Bay sees interest in 65 of its leases: court documents

Hudson's Bay sees interest in 65 of its leases: court documents

TORONTO — A process to find takers for leases held by Hudson's Bay has generated plenty of interest.
S&P/TSX composite up almost 300 points, U.S. stock markets also post gains

S&P/TSX composite up almost 300 points, U.S. stock markets also post gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose almost 300 points Tuesday on strength in energy, financials and base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed.
South Dakota panel rejects permit for an $8.9 billion carbon capture Midwest pipeline

South Dakota panel rejects permit for an $8.9 billion carbon capture Midwest pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The massive carbon capture pipeline in the Midwest was thrown into uncertainty Tuesday after South Dakota’s Public Utility Commission denied its route permit application.