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First Nations blast Alberta Energy Regulator at hearing; Guibeault promises reform

First Nations blast Alberta Energy Regulator at hearing; Guibeault promises reform

OTTAWA — Chiefs of First Nations affected by releases of wastewater from an oilsands mine excoriated Alberta's regulator at a House of Commons committee hearing, calling it a system that serves theindustry and not the public.
Environment groups sue EU over green label for gas, nuclear

Environment groups sue EU over green label for gas, nuclear

BRUSSELS (AP) — Environmental groups have started legal action against the European Union’s executive branch in a bid to block a move to include natural gas and nuclear power generation on a list of sustainable activities.
Fugees rapper in political conspiracy trial launches defense

Fugees rapper in political conspiracy trial launches defense

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Fugees rapper on trial in a multimillion-dollar campaign finance and foreign influence case was trying to reinvent himself as he entered the political arena, not break any laws, defense attorneys said Monday.

US approves F-16 upgrade after Turkey eases stand on NATO

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. agreed Monday to sell Turkey $259 million in software it has long sought to upgrade its fleet of U.S. F-16 fighter jets.
DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov.
Member of Alberta multiculturalism council resigns over antisemitic posts

Member of Alberta multiculturalism council resigns over antisemitic posts

EDMONTON — A member of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new multiculturalism panel resigned Monday after the Opposition resurrected past antisemitic social media posts.
Gallego raises more money than Sinema in Arizona Senate race

Gallego raises more money than Sinema in Arizona Senate race

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema reported raising just over $2.1 million in her first full fundraising quarter since leaving the Democratic Party, a smaller haul than the $3.7 million raised by Democratic Rep.
NDP, Bloc accuse Poilievre of threatening French, Quebec culture with stance on CBC

NDP, Bloc accuse Poilievre of threatening French, Quebec culture with stance on CBC

OTTAWA — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Pierre Poilievre's criticisms of the CBC amount to an attack on Canadian culture by the Conservative leader — and Quebec and francophone culture, in particular.
Trump’s House GOP allies take fight to Manhattan DA's turf

Trump’s House GOP allies take fight to Manhattan DA's turf

NEW YORK (AP) — Republicans upset with Donald Trump’s indictment are escalating their war on the prosecutor who charged him, trying to embarrass Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on his home turf partly by falsely portraying New York City as a
Manitoba NDP want to stop expanded private liquor sales, review private cannabis

Manitoba NDP want to stop expanded private liquor sales, review private cannabis

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's plan to expand private sales of liquor is on hold, and its private retail system for cannabis may come under review after an upcoming election.