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As new public safety minister, LeBlanc has plenty of tricky leftover files to handle

As new public safety minister, LeBlanc has plenty of tricky leftover files to handle

OTTAWA — As public safety minister, Marco Mendicino had a full plate of simmering issues and legislative initiatives.

GOP nominee says he would renew push for Medicaid work requirement if elected governor in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican candidate Daniel Cameron said Wednesday that he would move quickly as Kentucky's governor to revive a push to require some able-bodied adults to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid.
Hugh Carter Jr., the cousin who helped organize Jimmy Carter's 'Peanut Brigade,' has died

Hugh Carter Jr., the cousin who helped organize Jimmy Carter's 'Peanut Brigade,' has died

ATLANTA (AP) — Hugh “Sonny” Carter Jr., who helped organize the “Peanut Brigade” that helped elect his cousin Jimmy to the White House and later enforced the president’s frugal ways in the West Wing, has died. He was 80.
White House nominates Allvin as next Air Force chief

White House nominates Allvin as next Air Force chief

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has nominated a career air mobility pilot with key deployments in Afghanistan and Europe to serve as the Air Force’s next top general. In a notice to Congress posted Wednesday, the White House nominated Gen. David W.
Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a dramatic change to his inner circle Wednesday, bringing in a number of new faces to cabinet and shuffling veterans into new roles. Here's what you need to know about the new federal cabinet.
Canadians travelling to Europe in 2024 will need a permit to enter some countries

Canadians travelling to Europe in 2024 will need a permit to enter some countries

Canadians eyeing a trip to certain European countries next year will need to obtain a permit first.
Giuliani concedes he made public comments falsely claiming Georgia election workers committed fraud

Giuliani concedes he made public comments falsely claiming Georgia election workers committed fraud

ATLANTA (AP) — Rudy Giuliani has conceded that he made public comments falsely claiming two Georgia election workers committed ballot fraud during the 2020 presidential race but is arguing that the statements were protected by the First Amendment.
A look at who is in — and who is out — of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet

A look at who is in — and who is out — of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet will have seven new faces, after dropping the same number of ministers from his bench on Wednesday.
Manitoba lacks capacity for addiction treatment: auditor general report

Manitoba lacks capacity for addiction treatment: auditor general report

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's auditor general says many in the province don't have access to appropriate addiction treatment, especially in rural and northern areas.
NatWest Bank CEO ousted after furor over politician Nigel Farage's bank account

NatWest Bank CEO ousted after furor over politician Nigel Farage's bank account

LONDON (AP) — The chief executive of NatWest, one of Britain's biggest banks, left her job on Wednesday after discussing personal details of a client — the populist politician Nigel Farage — with a journalist amid a furor over financial institutions'