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Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas

Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.
Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds

Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds

OTTAWA — Inadequate security measures opened the door to a data breach discovered two years ago at genetic testing company 23andMe, Canada's privacy watchdog says. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne and U.K.
Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta

Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta

KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading home to Ottawa today after hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. He had been meeting with world leaders since Sunday to discuss topics such as U.S.
Former US ambassador to Ukraine who resigned in protest launches run for Congress in Michigan

Former US ambassador to Ukraine who resigned in protest launches run for Congress in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Bridget Brink, who stepped down as U.S.
Carney heads to Europe on Sunday for NATO, Canada-EU summits

Carney heads to Europe on Sunday for NATO, Canada-EU summits

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Europe on the weekend to attend summits on NATO and Canada-EU relations. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed Carney's travel plans today, after he wrapped up the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta.
Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant governor

Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant governor

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The candidates for Virginia’s lieutenant governor are set to make history after Sen. Ghazala Hashmi won the Democratic nomination for the position on Wednesday.
Josh Weil announces 2026 Senate run to challenge Ashley Moody in Florida

Josh Weil announces 2026 Senate run to challenge Ashley Moody in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Democrat Josh Weil, who raised millions of dollars for an unsuccessful U.S. House campaign in Florida, said Wednesday that he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026.
Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites and kills top generals. Iran retaliates with missile barrages

Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites and kills top generals. Iran retaliates with missile barrages

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear and military structure Friday, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to assault key facilities and kill top generals an
Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith warned Tuesday that Parliament is hastily plowing ahead with the government's major projects bill when it should be in listening mode.
LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has increased

LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has increased

OTTAWA — An organization that helps LGBTQ+ people file refugee claims says it has seen a spike in pleas for assistance from around the world since 2020.