Politics

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's Democratic establishment coalesced Thursday in support of state Sen. Jennifer McClellan in her bid to succeed the late U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin. One of McClellan's primary opponents, Del.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense passed the Senate on Thursday and now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 25-year veteran was chosen Thursday to lead the Kansas City police department, which is embroiled in internal and external controversies.

MONTREAL — A successful biodiversity framework to halt the devastation of global ecosystems and wildlife will require compromise from the world's wealthy and developing nations both, Canada's environment minister said Thursday.

CALGARY — Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley says she would lead a "stable, no surprises government" focused on growing the Alberta economy and providing strong public health care and education if elected next year.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may not have started the day thinking about whether mermaids reproduce like fish or like humans, but that's what one person is asking him to consider.

EDMONTON — Alberta's justice minister says provincial prosecutors are to take over the handling of charges under the federal Firearms Act starting in the new year.