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Some critics see Trump's behavior as un-Christian. His conservative Christian backers see a hero

Some critics see Trump's behavior as un-Christian. His conservative Christian backers see a hero

For eight years, Donald Trump has managed to secure the support of many evangelical and conservative Christians despite behavior that often seemed at odds with teachings espoused by Christ in the Gospels.
'You've got to move fast': Science learns to quickly link extreme weather and climate

'You've got to move fast': Science learns to quickly link extreme weather and climate

As firefighters and other first responders battle an unprecedented summer of fires, floods, tornadoes and heat waves around the country, a group of Canadian scientists are asking why they're happening in the first place.
What ideas were left on the cutting room floor in passport redesign? We'll never know

What ideas were left on the cutting room floor in passport redesign? We'll never know

OTTAWA — Garry Keller recalls the first images passport staff brought before the then-Conservative government for consideration during the last major passport overhaul. "We laughed," Keller recalls. "It looked like a C-minus effort.
Canadian intelligence flagged Chinese meddling 37 years ago: newly released report

Canadian intelligence flagged Chinese meddling 37 years ago: newly released report

OTTAWA — A newly released document shows intelligence officials have been tracking China's attempts to meddle in Canadian affairs for more than one-third of a century.
Oklahoma governor's feud with Native American tribes continues over revenue agreements

Oklahoma governor's feud with Native American tribes continues over revenue agreements

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov.
Harris says Florida rules on Black history pushed by DeSantis are 'propaganda'

Harris says Florida rules on Black history pushed by DeSantis are 'propaganda'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said extremists want to “replace history with lies" as she traveled to Florida on Friday to assail Republican efforts to overhaul educational standards, plunging into a battle over schooling that has rip
Developer who paid $500,000 bribe to Los Angeles councilman sentenced to 6 years in federal prison

Developer who paid $500,000 bribe to Los Angeles councilman sentenced to 6 years in federal prison

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A real estate developer was sentenced Friday to six years in federal prison for paying $500,000 in bribes to a Los Angeles city councilman for help with a downtown project.
At UN, Trudeau hails European values as source of global strength in troubled times

At UN, Trudeau hails European values as source of global strength in troubled times

NEW YORK — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heaped praise on the European Commission and its formidable first female president Friday as he presented Ursula von der Leyen with the judicial equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize.
DeSantis, in deeply conservative Utah, says he's driven more by faith in God than by politics

DeSantis, in deeply conservative Utah, says he's driven more by faith in God than by politics

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ron DeSantis boasted Friday about his lengthy list of endorsements and support in Utah, telling a group of backers in the deeply religious state that he was driven by faith in God more than political ideology.
Alabama lawmakers refuse to create 2nd majority-Black congressional district

Alabama lawmakers refuse to create 2nd majority-Black congressional district

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama on Friday refused to create a second majority-Black congressional district, a move that could defy a recent order from the U.S.