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Kim supervises N. Korean troops simulating attack on South

Kim supervises N. Korean troops simulating attack on South

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a live-fire artillery drill simulating an attack on a South Korean airfield and called for his troops to be ready to respond to the enemies’ “frantic war preparation moves” — appare
Trump invited to testify before NY grand jury, lawyer says

Trump invited to testify before NY grand jury, lawyer says

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has been invited to testify before a New York grand jury that has been investigating hush money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign, according to one of his lawyers.
Federal Court approves 'historic' $2.8 billion residential schools settlement

Federal Court approves 'historic' $2.8 billion residential schools settlement

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has approved a $2.8-billion settlement agreement between the Canadian government and plaintiffs representing 325 First Nations whose members went to residential schools.
Lawmaker says FBI wrongly sought surveillance info about him

Lawmaker says FBI wrongly sought surveillance info about him

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican lawmaker on Thursday accused the FBI of wrongly searching for his name in foreign surveillance data, underscoring the challenges ahead for U.S.

Oregon looking at allowing people in prison to vote

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A bill that would allow inmates of prisons and jails in Oregon to vote in elections moved on Thursday toward a Senate floor vote with the approval of the judiciary committee, with Republican members voting against.
Colorado Democrats to bolster haven against abortion bans

Colorado Democrats to bolster haven against abortion bans

DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers are looking to strengthen the state's role as a safe haven for abortion rights in a region largely dominated by conservative states that have restricted the practice since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
Kansas nears ban on transgender athletes in women's sports

Kansas nears ban on transgender athletes in women's sports

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Liberals set to begin consultation on creation of foreign influence registry

Liberals set to begin consultation on creation of foreign influence registry

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is poised to take the next step toward creating a registration system to help prevent foreign meddling in Canadian affairs.
Ottawa fast-tracks weapon purchase as military commanders warn of numerous other gaps

Ottawa fast-tracks weapon purchase as military commanders warn of numerous other gaps

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand promised to fast-track the purchase of several weapon systems for Canadian soldiers in Europe on Thursday, even as senior commanders painted a stark picture of the numerous other challenges facing the Canada's mi
Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'

Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'

Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is "worrisome," says federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.