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Trump embraces the Jan. 6 rioters on the trail. In court, his lawyers hope to distance him from them

Trump embraces the Jan. 6 rioters on the trail. In court, his lawyers hope to distance him from them

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has embraced the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as patriots, vowed to pardon a large portion of them if he wins a second term and even collaborated on a song with a group of jailed defendants.
Saskatchewan government hires chief for marshals service

Saskatchewan government hires chief for marshals service

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has hired a chief to oversee the province's marshal service. It says Robert Cameron, who has decades of policing experience, is to be the chief marshal.
Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation is pending

Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation is pending

LANSING, Mich.
Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll

Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll

OTTAWA — A large majority of Canadians agree that higher immigration is fuelling the housing crisis and putting pressure on the health-care system, a new Leger poll suggests.
Winning the presidential nomination is all about delegates. But how does the process work?

Winning the presidential nomination is all about delegates. But how does the process work?

WASHINGTON (AP) — By now, Americans should be well aware that the process of electing a president isn’t like electing a senator or governor.
US agency ends use of 'cyanide bomb' to kill coyotes and other predators, citing safety concerns

US agency ends use of 'cyanide bomb' to kill coyotes and other predators, citing safety concerns

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S.
Judge dismisses liberal watchdog's claims that Wisconsin impeachment panel violated open meeting law

Judge dismisses liberal watchdog's claims that Wisconsin impeachment panel violated open meeting law

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge dismissed on Tuesday a liberal watchdog group's claims that a panel researching the possible impeachment of a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice violated the state's open meeting laws.
B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

VICTORIA — Global financial pressures and Canada's inflation rate challenges are major contributing factors in a forecast of slower growth for British Columbia's economy. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said Tuesday that B.C.
Conservative motion seeks support to order senators to pass carbon pricing bill

Conservative motion seeks support to order senators to pass carbon pricing bill

OTTAWA — The Conservatives dialed up the pressure on the Senate on Tuesday to vote in favour of a carbon-pricing bill, all the while accusing the Liberals of trying to intimidate senators into delaying the bill.
Auditor general raises concerns about B.C.’s bookkeeping for 16th time

Auditor general raises concerns about B.C.’s bookkeeping for 16th time

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general is repeating himself over concerns about the way the provincial government keeps its books, just as the Ministry of Finance's quarterly report projects a $5.6-billion deficit. Michael Pickup says if B.