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Ukrainians hail Zelenskyy after US visit dismissed by Putin

Ukrainians hail Zelenskyy after US visit dismissed by Putin

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians hailed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wartime visit to the United States as a success, while Russian officials said Thursday that it only fueled the conflict. The U.S. has announced a new $1.
Back-to-office mandate has some public-service parents scrambling to find child care

Back-to-office mandate has some public-service parents scrambling to find child care

OTTAWA — The holidays are already stressful enough and for Tania Marcil spare moments are hard come to by with Christmas weekend creeping up.
Brazil's Lula taps 16 ministers ahead of inauguration

Brazil's Lula taps 16 ministers ahead of inauguration

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , appointed 16 ministers on Thursday, tapping two members of his party who oversaw states in Brazil's northeast to run the country's education and welfare systems.
With House shifting, Senate locks in Ukraine funds

With House shifting, Senate locks in Ukraine funds

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the heels of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s emotional appeal for continued U.S. support, the Senate voted Thursday to ensure the money keeps flowing for years, even after Republicans take control of the House.

Rep.-elect George Santos says he'll address questions

NEW YORK (AP) — A newly elected New York Republican whose life story has come under question since his election to the U.S. House of Representatives said Thursday that he plans to respond to the concerns. In a statement on Twitter, Rep.
US probing automated driving system use in 2 Tesla crashes

US probing automated driving system use in 2 Tesla crashes

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency said Thursday it will send teams to investigate two November crashes in California and Ohio involving Teslas that may have been operating on automated driving systems.
EXPLAINER: What's the debate over releasing Trump's taxes?

EXPLAINER: What's the debate over releasing Trump's taxes?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday voted to release former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, raising the potential of additional revelations in the coming days related to the finances of the long
Canada's move to seize assets from Russian oligarch could test Charter: trade lawyer

Canada's move to seize assets from Russian oligarch could test Charter: trade lawyer

OTTAWA — Canada's attempt to seize and forfeit a Russian oligarch's holdings will be a major test of how the federal government balances sanctions and Charter rights, says an Ottawa trade lawyer.
Quebec court sides with First Nation regarding underfunding of its police force

Quebec court sides with First Nation regarding underfunding of its police force

MONTREAL — First Nations in northern Quebec are calling on the province and the federal government for more funding for Indigenous police forces, following an appeals court decision in favour of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan First Nation on the iss
Trudeau signals shift away from humanitarian aid toward financing infrastructure

Trudeau signals shift away from humanitarian aid toward financing infrastructure

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is signalling a shift away from humanitarian aid toward funding infrastructure projects in developing countries.