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Ottawa on hook for software glitch that caused deadly military helicopter crash

Ottawa on hook for software glitch that caused deadly military helicopter crash

OTTAWA — A still-unresolved software problem identified as the main cause of a deadly military helicopter crash off the coast of Greece in 2020 will end up being fixed on Ottawa's dime — at a yet-to-be-determined cost and time.
Climate activists protest Germany's transportation policies

Climate activists protest Germany's transportation policies

BERLIN (AP) — Thousands of climate protesters, young and old, gathered Friday in Berlin and other German cities to demand tougher government action against global warming, particularly in curbing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector.
Permitless concealed carry gun bill advances in Nebraska

Permitless concealed carry gun bill advances in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb.
Zelenskyy tells US, Europe law chiefs Russia must face court

Zelenskyy tells US, Europe law chiefs Russia must face court

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Friday with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and top European legal officials, and called for Russia to face international prosecution for war crimes.
Alberta health minister says $1,400 car ride pricey, but value for money

Alberta health minister says $1,400 car ride pricey, but value for money

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says he appreciates that a $1,400 round-trip car service trip by his top administrator looks pricey, but it’s actually value for money.
Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs

Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former Iraq and Afghanistan War-era defense secretaries are recommending that the government consider new ways to ensure that military service is taken into account when courts prosecute former service members.
Officials split on when to report interference allegations to public, Rosenberg says

Officials split on when to report interference allegations to public, Rosenberg says

OTTAWA — The man who wrote a report that recommends a lower threshold for notifying Canadians about foreign interference in elections says there's no consensus about what that threshold should be.
Thousands march in Greece as anger builds over train deaths

Thousands march in Greece as anger builds over train deaths

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Protests have intensified in Greece days after the country's deadliest rail disaster, as thousands of students took to the streets in several cities and some protesters clashed with police in Athens.
Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome

Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome

BRISTOL, Va. (AP) — The pastors smiled as they held the doors open, grabbing the hands of those who walked by and urging many to keep praying and to keep showing up. Some responded with a hug. A few grimaced as they squeezed past.

Records show suspect in TV attack had many juvenile arrests

ORLANDO, Fla.