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Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in Wisconsin

Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Fourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors Monday by a pair of Republican state lawmakers.
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Wage increases secured by striking workers shouldn't be seen as 'fat cat': experts

Wage increases secured by striking workers shouldn't be seen as 'fat cat': experts

TORONTO — Labour experts say the wage increases the country's largest federal public-sector union secured Monday are far from the hefty gains some might perceive them to be. The experts say the 12.
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Americans fault news media for dividing nation: AP-NORC poll

Americans fault news media for dividing nation: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to the news media and the impact it's having on democracy and political polarization in the United States, Americans are likelier to say it's doing more harm than good. Nearly three-quarters of U.S.
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US Speaker McCarthy: Russia must pull out of Ukraine

US Speaker McCarthy: Russia must pull out of Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday said Russia must pull out of Ukraine, blistering Russia's “killing of the children” and distancing himself from some in his Republican party who oppose additional major U.S.
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Michigan clerk who doubts election results faces recall

Michigan clerk who doubts election results faces recall

DETROIT (AP) — A small-town clerk accused of improperly handling voting equipment after casting doubt on President Joe Biden's election victory faces a recall election Tuesday in one of Michigan's most conservative counties.
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A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

EDMONTON — Alberta's next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political landscape.
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Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign

Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign

EDMONTON — The Alberta election kicked off Monday with voting day set for May 29, but the two main political parties have already been campaigning for several weeks.
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Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley

Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley

EDMONTON — Alberta's provincial election has been called for May 29. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's two main parties: Danielle Smith, UCP Leader Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971.
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US House speaker in Knesset amid fraught US-Israel ties

US House speaker in Knesset amid fraught US-Israel ties

JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. House speaker addressed Israel’s parliament on Monday, a rare honor awarded to the highest-ranking Republican in U.S. politics at a time of fraught relations between Israel’s government and Democratic President Joe Biden.
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Ontario adds more mental health learning to school curriculum

Ontario adds more mental health learning to school curriculum

BURLINGTON, ONTARIO — Ontario is adding new curriculum expectations for Grade 10 students on mental health literacy and giving teachers more resources for students in Grades 7 and 8.
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