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Chinese and Russian officials to join North Korean commemorations of Korean War armistice

Chinese and Russian officials to join North Korean commemorations of Korean War armistice

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russia and China are sending government delegations to North Korea this week for events marking the 70th anniversary of the armistice that halted fighting in the 1950-53 Korean War.
Most kids with autism won't get core therapy funding soon: Ontario ministry document

Most kids with autism won't get core therapy funding soon: Ontario ministry document

TORONTO — Most of the children in Ontario waiting for publicly funded core autism therapy will not receive it any time soon, the government says in an internal assessment obtained by The Canadian Press.
Maine lawmakers endorse proposal that would jumpstart offshore wind projects

Maine lawmakers endorse proposal that would jumpstart offshore wind projects

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine is poised to launch an offshore wind program that would meet clean energy goals and produce enough power for about 900,000 homes from floating wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy floats an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy floats an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican lawmakers may consider an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden over unproven claims of financial misconduct, responding to enormous GOP pressure to demonstrate support for Donald Tr
Feds warn Alberta clinic will violate medicare by charging for faster doctor access

Feds warn Alberta clinic will violate medicare by charging for faster doctor access

Health Canada says a Calgary medical clinic that soon plans to charge its patients a fee to gain faster access to a family doctor would be breaching medicare laws.
Toronto secures more than 200 shelter spaces for asylum seekers amid housing crisis

Toronto secures more than 200 shelter spaces for asylum seekers amid housing crisis

TORONTO — The City of Toronto said Tuesday it has designated shelter spaces for more than 200 asylum seekers, responding to the rising numbers of refugee claimants sleeping on the streets, which the mayor has called a crisis.
Trial date set for Canadian anti-crime researcher detained in Algeria since February

Trial date set for Canadian anti-crime researcher detained in Algeria since February

MONTREAL — A Canadian researcher who has been detained in Algeria since February on charges that he published secret information and accepted money to commit offences against public order will stand trial next month.
B.C. ranchers struggle as drought sends hay prices soaring

B.C. ranchers struggle as drought sends hay prices soaring

British Columbia rancher Suzanne Fradette had just got off the phone with a hay broker who had grim news amid an ongoing drought that has sent feed prices soaring: "It's bad out there.
FEC asked to investigate flower shop's $500,000 contribution to super PAC backing Suarez's 2024 bid

FEC asked to investigate flower shop's $500,000 contribution to super PAC backing Suarez's 2024 bid

MIAMI (AP) — A government watchdog group is asking federal regulators to investigate a $500,000 contribution to a super PAC backing Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s presidential bid , citing possible campaign finance laws violations.
Colorado businessman gets over 5 years in prison for 'We Build The Wall' fundraiser fraud

Colorado businessman gets over 5 years in prison for 'We Build The Wall' fundraiser fraud

NEW YORK (AP) — A Colorado businessman convicted of fraudulently siphoning hundreds of thousands of dollars from an online fundraiser that raised $25 million to build a wall along the U.S.