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Opponents of telescope development in Hawaii urge UN to hold Canada accountable

Opponents of telescope development in Hawaii urge UN to hold Canada accountable

OTTAWA — Canada is under fire for its support of a controversial telescope slated for development on Hawai'i Island, the largest island in the state, over allegations the project violates Indigenous rights.
Ottawa gives $212M funding boost for housing asylum seekers

Ottawa gives $212M funding boost for housing asylum seekers

Ottawa is putting $212 million more toward interim housing for people claiming asylum in Canada, including about $97 million for Toronto, where a shelter system at capacity has forced people to sleep outside.
Canada might loosen Turkey arms embargo, Ottawa's former military envoy says

Canada might loosen Turkey arms embargo, Ottawa's former military envoy says

OTTAWA — A former high-ranking security expert says Canada may loosen its arms-export restrictions against Turkey as that country moves to strengthen ties with its Western peers.

Ohio lawmaker indicted on domestic violence charges with no plans to resign

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury indicted Ohio state Rep. Bob Young on misdemeanor domestic violence and assault charges Tuesday — but he has no plans to resign.
Blockade dismantled at Winnipeg landfill days after judge grants temporary injunction

Blockade dismantled at Winnipeg landfill days after judge grants temporary injunction

WINNIPEG — Police and municipal crews removed a blockade Tuesday at a Winnipeg landfill where protesters had barricaded a road for almost two weeks to demand a search for the remains of Indigenous women.
Judge refuses to toss discrimination lawsuits over Georgia voting districts

Judge refuses to toss discrimination lawsuits over Georgia voting districts

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has refused to dismiss lawsuits alleging Georgia’s congressional and legislative districts illegally discriminate against Black voters. U.S.
In backlash over their expulsions, 2 Tennessee Democratic lawmakers raised $2M combined

In backlash over their expulsions, 2 Tennessee Democratic lawmakers raised $2M combined

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee state Reps.
Crowded GOP field vies for the Christian Zionist vote as Israel's rightward shift spurs protests

Crowded GOP field vies for the Christian Zionist vote as Israel's rightward shift spurs protests

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — When John McCain was the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, he was forced to reject megachurch pastor John Hagee’s endorsement after a sermon surfaced that was derided as antisemitic.
A look at some Americans who crossed into North Korea over the past years

A look at some Americans who crossed into North Korea over the past years

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S.-led United Nations Command is trying to secure the release of an American soldier who fled to North Korea from the South Korean side of a border village .
Wisconsin's top elections official met with FBI in 2020 election probe focusing on Trump

Wisconsin's top elections official met with FBI in 2020 election probe focusing on Trump

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s top elections administrator on Tuesday became the latest official in a battleground state to say they have been interviewed by federal investigators as part of the special counsel's probe into the 2020 election.