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Conservatives ask Twitter to label CBC accounts as 'government-funded' media

Conservatives ask Twitter to label CBC accounts as 'government-funded' media

OTTAWA — The Opposition Conservatives are asking Twitter to apply a "government-funded" label on accounts associated with the CBC, even as other broadcasters decry the tag for not making clear their editorial independence.
Zelenskyy calls for confiscating Russian Central Bank funds

Zelenskyy calls for confiscating Russian Central Bank funds

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an appeal to the heads of the IMF and World Bank, Ukraine's president on Wednesday renewed his call to confiscate Russian Central Bank assets held around the world and use them to help rebuild Ukraine.
Extended power outages raise questions about resilience of Quebec's power grid

Extended power outages raise questions about resilience of Quebec's power grid

MONTREAL — As some Quebecers remained in the dark Wednesday a week after an ice storm struck the province, energy experts said the lengthy outages raised questions about the resilience of the province's electrical grid.
Judge affirms stricter interpretation of federal mining law

Judge affirms stricter interpretation of federal mining law

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Another judge has adopted a U.S. appellate court's stricter interpretation of a century-and-a-half-old mining law in a new ruling that blocks a metals mine in Nevada.
Duelling U.S. court rulings over abortion drug set stage for Supreme Court showdown

Duelling U.S. court rulings over abortion drug set stage for Supreme Court showdown

WASHINGTON — The abortion debate is likely headed back to the U.S. Supreme Court, the scene of last summer's monumental decision to effectively end federal protections for the right of a woman to choose to end her pregnancy.
Congressman makes pitch for Kentucky gubernatorial candidate

Congressman makes pitch for Kentucky gubernatorial candidate

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft campaigned alongside U.S. Rep.
Lawsuit: Guards beat, taunt inmate with, 'You can't breathe'

Lawsuit: Guards beat, taunt inmate with, 'You can't breathe'

SANTA FE, N.M.
Bank turmoil led Fed officials to forecast fewer rate hikes

Bank turmoil led Fed officials to forecast fewer rate hikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Turmoil in the banking system after two major banks collapsed led many Federal Reserve officials to envision fewer rate increases this year out of concern that banks will reduce their lending and weaken the economy.
Ohio Republican Majewski launches 2nd bid to take on Kaptur

Ohio Republican Majewski launches 2nd bid to take on Kaptur

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Trump-backed Republican in Ohio whose military record was called into question during his unsuccessful 2022 congressional campaign announced Wednesday that he plans to run again next year. J.R.
White House wants rule to protect abortion patients' records

White House wants rule to protect abortion patients' records

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Wednesday proposed a new federal rule to limit how law enforcement and state officials collect medical records if they investigate women who flee their home states to seek abortions elsewhere.