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Sheriff Paul Penzone of Arizona's Maricopa County says he's stepping down a year early in January

Sheriff Paul Penzone of Arizona's Maricopa County says he's stepping down a year early in January

PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone announced Monday that he is resigning in January, a full year before his term ends.
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Manitoba Tory Leader Heather Stefanson stands by ads opposing landfill search

Manitoba Tory Leader Heather Stefanson stands by ads opposing landfill search

WINNIPEG — During her first appearance in Winnipeg in more than a week, Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson stood by her party's decision to take out billboard and newspaper ads that highlighted the province's decision not to
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Gaetz launches effort to bring down McCarthy, but removing the House speaker is no easy task

Gaetz launches effort to bring down McCarthy, but removing the House speaker is no easy task

WASHINGTON (AP) — “How would you be different as speaker, compared to Mr.
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New Baltimore police commissioner confirmed by City Council despite recent challenges

New Baltimore police commissioner confirmed by City Council despite recent challenges

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore City Council on Monday confirmed Richard Worley as the city’s new police commissioner, a leadership change that comes amid an ongoing push for reform of the embattled agency that began after Freddie Gray’s 2015 death.
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Trump seethes through the start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth

Trump seethes through the start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth

NEW YORK (AP) — Aggrieved and defiant, former President Donald Trump spent a day in court Monday for the sometimes testy start of a trial in a fraud lawsuit that could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties.
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Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled

Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has yet to issue mandate letters for his cabinet ministers, leaving those in new roles without clear marching orders two months after announcing an overhaul to his front bench.
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Judge plans May trial for US Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case

Judge plans May trial for US Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge is planning a spring trial for U.S. Sen.
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Manitoba Tories say economic growth, lower taxes are key parts of election platform

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson reiterated promises to cut taxes, spend new money on health care and tackle crime in her final announcement before Tuesday's election.
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Major events over the course of the Manitoba election campaign

Major events over the course of the Manitoba election campaign

WINNIPEG — Manitoba voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Here is a list of the major events during the provincial election campaign: — Sept. 5: Premier Heather Stefanson calls an election for Oct. 3, the date set out in provincial law.
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Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation

Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair on Monday helped President Joe Biden mark the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act , displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star
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