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They helped US order airstrikes against Taliban. Now Trump's moves have left those Afghans in limbo

They helped US order airstrikes against Taliban. Now Trump's moves have left those Afghans in limbo

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — They helped the U.S. military order airstrikes against Taliban and Islamic State fighters and worked as drivers and translators during America's longest war. They were set to start new lives in the United States.
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A look at Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Marit Stiles

A look at Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Marit Stiles

Marit Stiles has led the Ontario New Democratic Party since 2023. Born: Sept. 20, 1969. Early years: Stiles was born in St. John's, N.L., and grew up on a small farm outside the city where her family raised goats, chickens and vegetables.
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Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'

Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'

LONDON (AP) — Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase in the wake of World War II, politicians have extolled the “special relationship” between the United States and Britain.
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As female representation hits new highs among states, constitutions still assume officials are male

As female representation hits new highs among states, constitutions still assume officials are male

PHOENIX (AP) — South Dakota’s constitution refers to the governor as a “he.” But for the past six years, the governor was a “she” — Kristi Noem, the first female to hold the position there.
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House Republicans mull taxes on scholarships and changes to student loan programs

House Republicans mull taxes on scholarships and changes to student loan programs

As Republicans in Congress look for ways to slash spending, some legislators are floating new taxes on college scholarships, an end to student loan repayment plans and a big hike in taxes on university endowments.
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B.C. Premier David Eby praises U.S.-Canada ties at Invictus Games opening ceremony

B.C. Premier David Eby praises U.S.-Canada ties at Invictus Games opening ceremony

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby did not shy away from mentioning the geopolitical climate between the United States and Canada as he addressed the crowd at the Invictus Games opening in Vancouver on Saturday.
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Ontario NDP pledges grocery rebate as PC leader Ford touts border security measures

Ontario NDP pledges grocery rebate as PC leader Ford touts border security measures

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford touted his party's border security measures amid the threat of U.S. tariffs, as the NDP focused on pocketbook issues Saturday with the promise of a monthly grocery rebate for millions of people.
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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
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Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

OTTAWA — Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed on their carbon tax rebates despite a commitment from the former finance minister that they would be tax-free, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
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The US stopped allowing passport gender marker changes. Here are some of the people affected

The US stopped allowing passport gender marker changes. Here are some of the people affected

The day after President Donald Trump returned to office, Lisa Suhay took her 21-year-old daughter, Mellow, to a passport office in Norfolk, Virginia, where they live. Getting a passport for Mellow, who is transgender, was urgent.
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