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City: Schwarzenegger repaired utility trench, not a pothole

City: Schwarzenegger repaired utility trench, not a pothole

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “giant pothole” that Arnold Schwarzenegger said he recently filled on a street in his Los Angeles neighborhood was actually a trench that had been dug for utility work, according to the city. Southern California Gas Co.
Ontario legislator serves libel notice against Global News over China allegations

Ontario legislator serves libel notice against Global News over China allegations

TORONTO — An Ontario legislator says he has served Global News with a notice of libel over allegations of election interference by China.
El Chapo sons among 28 Sinaloa cartel members charged by US

El Chapo sons among 28 Sinaloa cartel members charged by US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday announced charges against more than two dozen members of Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel, including sons of notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman , in a sprawling fentanyl-trafficking invest
Dangerous driving factor in drowning deaths of four RMC cadets: military

Dangerous driving factor in drowning deaths of four RMC cadets: military

OTTAWA — Military police say dangerous driving was a factor in what led a vehicle carrying four Royal Military College students plunging into the water near their campus in Kingston, Ont.
A look at the bargaining demands ahead of potential strike by federal civil servants

A look at the bargaining demands ahead of potential strike by federal civil servants

OTTAWA — More than 120,000 federal public servants voted in favour of a countrywide strike mandate this week — and their union has made clear that wages are top of mind as it mulls whether to launch the potential job action.
Missouri rules part of rapid push to limit trans health care

Missouri rules part of rapid push to limit trans health care

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The push to restrict health care for transgender people has expanded beyond children, with Missouri placing new limits on gender-affirming care for both adults and minors.
Supreme Court lets challenges to federal agencies go forward

Supreme Court lets challenges to federal agencies go forward

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing challenges to the structure of two federal agencies to go forward in federal court.
In Newfoundland, 'commissioning' of troubled hydro dam met with skepticism, unease

In Newfoundland, 'commissioning' of troubled hydro dam met with skepticism, unease

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Though Muskrat Falls has weighed heavily on Newfoundland and Labrador's finances and residents' morale, reaction was surprisingly muted to an announcement this week that the project is finally considered to be in working order.
Onion Lake Cree Nation sues province over Saskatchewan First Act

Onion Lake Cree Nation sues province over Saskatchewan First Act

SASKATOON — Onion Lake Cree Nation is suing the Saskatchewan government over autonomy legislation meant to reassert the province’s control over natural resources.

Lawyer: 25-year term sought for Russian opposition figure

MOSCOW (AP) — A lawyer for jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr.