Skip to content

Politics

Oregon primate research facility under scrutiny after deaths

Oregon primate research facility under scrutiny after deaths

SALEM, Ore.

Border agencies in Canada, U.S. detail how new Nexus trusted-traveller plan will work

WASHINGTON — Canada and the United States are laying out the details of their new bilateral workaround for the Nexus trusted-traveller system. The biggest change, to take effect in the spring, will allow U.S.
Nova Scotia housing officials promise new policy to address conflicts of interest

Nova Scotia housing officials promise new policy to address conflicts of interest

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Housing Department says a new policy will address issues of conflicts of interest highlighted in a recent auditor general's report.
US, Germany to send advanced tanks to aid Ukraine war effort

US, Germany to send advanced tanks to aid Ukraine war effort

BERLIN (AP) — Germany and the United States announced Wednesday that they will send advanced battle tanks to Ukraine, offering what one expert called an “armored punching force” to help Kyiv break combat stalemates as the Russian invasion enters its
New lawsuits target state restrictions on abortion pills

New lawsuits target state restrictions on abortion pills

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of abortion rights filed separate lawsuits Wednesday challenging two states' abortion pill restrictions, the opening salvo in what’s expected to be a protracted legal battle over access to the medications.
Nova Scotia Liberal Angela Simmonds resigns less than two years after being elected

Nova Scotia Liberal Angela Simmonds resigns less than two years after being elected

HALIFAX — Liberal Angela Simmonds is resigning her seat in the Nova Scotia legislature effective April 1, less than two years after being elected.
Agency delays protections for imperiled bat, prairie chicken

Agency delays protections for imperiled bat, prairie chicken

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The Biden administration is temporarily delaying stepped-up legal protections for two imperiled species following efforts by congressional Republicans to derail the actions. The U.S.
Lawyer defends North Carolina's transgender care exclusions

Lawyer defends North Carolina's transgender care exclusions

RALEIGH, N.C.
FDA food safety official resigns, cites structural issues

FDA food safety official resigns, cites structural issues

The federal Food and Drug Administration's top food safety official resigned Wednesday, citing concerns about the agency's oversight structure and the infant formula crisis that led to a nationwide shortage.

What you need to know about Canada's Leopard 2 tanks

OTTAWA — Canada is facing pressure to send some of its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine after Germany said it would donate some of the weapons and approve requests from other countries that have the same equipment.