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El Chapo's son, Sinaloa members face sanctions over fentanyl

El Chapo's son, Sinaloa members face sanctions over fentanyl

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a son of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman , three members of the powerful Sinaloa cartel and two Mexican-based firms, alleging they trafficked fentanyl and other drugs into the U.S.
New Brunswick reviewing policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools

New Brunswick reviewing policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is facing intense scrutiny and some harsh criticism for its decision to review the province's two-year-old policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Feinstein returning to Senate after facing resignation calls

Feinstein returning to Senate after facing resignation calls

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Dianne Feinstein's office disclosed Tuesday that she is returning to Washington following an absence of more than two months in which the oldest member of Congress faced calls from within her own party to resign.
Migrants flow north to US border ahead of policy changes

Migrants flow north to US border ahead of policy changes

BAJO CHIQUITO, Panama (AP) — The long wooden boats packed with migrants in orange life jackets arrived one after another, pushed down the Tuquesa river by outboard motors.
UCP promises safe streets, announces plan to monitor offenders on bail

UCP promises safe streets, announces plan to monitor offenders on bail

EDMONTON — United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith has announced a plan to restore safety on city streets and public transit if re-elected on May 29.
US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries

US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Tuesday that it had disrupted a long-running Russian cyberespionage campaign that infected computer networks in dozens of countries, including in the United States, and resulted in the theft of sensitive

Gov. Whitmer's sister seeking New York congressional seat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic businesswoman Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan Gov.
Ukraine flags block Russian ambassador's path on Victory Day

Ukraine flags block Russian ambassador's path on Victory Day

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Protesters and a large installation representing Russian atrocities in Ukraine blocked the path of Russia's ambassador to Poland as he sought Tuesday to place a wreath at a Warsaw memorial to Soviet soldiers on Russia's Victory
Transgender youth sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban

Transgender youth sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two transgender children, their parents and two health care providers filed a lawsuit Tuesday arguing that a Montana law that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth is unconstitutional.
Ohio constitution overhaul faces deadline, backlash

Ohio constitution overhaul faces deadline, backlash

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An effort by a Republican faction in Ohio to make it harder to change the state constitution faces a critical juncture Wednesday, with action needed in the politically fractured Ohio House where the undertaking has so far stalle