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Edmonton City Hall shooter was 'heavily armed,' police chief says

Edmonton City Hall shooter was 'heavily armed,' police chief says

EDMONTON — The police chief of Alberta's capital says a heavily armed man allegedly acted alone Tuesday when he entered city hall, fired shots and threw a Molotov cocktail from the building's second floor.
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Vancouver fire captain had 'bad feeling' just three days before fatal blaze

Vancouver fire captain had 'bad feeling' just three days before fatal blaze

BURNABY, B.C.
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Georgia secretary of state says it's unconstitutional for board to oversee him, but lawmakers differ

Georgia secretary of state says it's unconstitutional for board to oversee him, but lawmakers differ

ATLANTA (AP) — An attempt to state that Georgia's appointed State Election Board has the legal power to investigate Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's handling of elections blossomed into a constitutional showdown Tuesday, with a lawy
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Why AP called New Hampshire for Biden: Race call explained

Why AP called New Hampshire for Biden: Race call explained

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has won the New Hampshire Democratic primary as a write-in candidate.
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Uncertainty looms in Metro Vancouver bus dispute as 48-hour strike set to end

Uncertainty looms in Metro Vancouver bus dispute as 48-hour strike set to end

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver bus and SeaBus services are set to resume in time for Wednesday morning's commute but the dispute that triggered a 48-hour strike by transit supervisors appears no closer to resolution.
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Federal appeals court upholds local gun safety pamphlet law in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A federal appeals court upheld a county law in Maryland on Tuesday that requires gun dealers to distribute information about suicide prevention, conflict resolution and mental health resources. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.
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Primary care in 'critical condition,' Alberta doctors group head says, citing survey

CALGARY — The president of the Alberta Medical Association says a recent survey of family doctors suggests primary care in the province is in critical condition and needs immediate attention. Dr.
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Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds

Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A proposed high-speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Southern California got another boost on Tuesday with Biden administration approval to issue $2.5 billion in tax-exempt bonds for the $12 billion project.
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Here's how key players reacted to the Federal Court's decision on the Emergencies Act

Here's how key players reacted to the Federal Court's decision on the Emergencies Act

OTTAWA — The Federal Court ruled Tuesday the Liberal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act in response to the "Freedom Convoy" protests was unreasonable and led to the infringement of constitutional rights.
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Nebraska lawmaker announces Democratic bid for Congress, says Republicans bend to 'vocal minority'

Nebraska lawmaker announces Democratic bid for Congress, says Republicans bend to 'vocal minority'

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker in Nebraska who unsuccessfully ran for governor two years ago is seeking a seat in the U.S. House. Sen.
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